Jon Bon Jovi

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Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still
Full Name
John Francis Bongiovi Jr.
Born
March 2nd, 1962
Height
5ft 9in
Hometown
Sayreville, New Jersey, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $410 million
Partner
Dorothea Hurley
Family
Jon Bon Jovi was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to John Francis Bongiovi Sr., a barber, and Carol Sharkey, a former Playboy Bunny and florist. Raised in Sayreville, New Jersey, he married his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley, in 1989, and they have four children, including musician Jake Bongiovi.
Years Active
1980–present
Bands
Bon Jovi
Top Tracks
'Livin' on a Prayer', 'You Give Love a Bad Name', 'Wanted Dead or Alive', 'It's My Life', 'Always'
Top Albums
Slippery When Wet, New Jersey, Keep the Faith, Crush, These Days
Records Sold
More than 130 million
Fun Facts
Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet (1986) became one of the best-selling albums of all time, selling more than 28 million copies worldwide and transforming the band into global superstars. Jon Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi in 2018, with the original line-up reuniting for the ceremony. Away from music, Bon Jovi founded the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation and the JBJ Soul Kitchen community restaurants, which help tackle food insecurity by allowing diners to pay what they can or volunteer in exchange for meals.
Related Artists
Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Def Leppard, Bryan Adams, Aerosmith

Jon Bon Jovi is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor and philanthropist best known as the founder, lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the rock band Bon Jovi.

Since emerging in the early 1980s, he has helped make Bon Jovi one of the world’s best-selling rock bands through anthemic hits such as ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’, ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’, ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’, ‘It’s My Life’ and ‘Always’. Alongside his work with the band, Bon Jovi has enjoyed a successful solo career, appeared in numerous films and television series, and earned widespread recognition for his philanthropic work, particularly through the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.

His enduring popularity has established him as one of the defining figures in arena rock.

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Jon Bon Jovi is an American singer-songwriter and actor best known as the founder and lead vocalist of Bon Jovi, whose hits include 'Livin' on a Prayer', 'You Give Love a Bad Name', 'Wanted Dead or Alive' and 'It's My Life'.
'Livin' on a Prayer' is widely regarded as Jon Bon Jovi's signature song, while 'You Give Love a Bad Name', 'Wanted Dead or Alive', 'Always' and 'It's My Life' are also among his best-known recordings.
Jon Bon Jovi helped define 1980s arena rock through his songwriting, charismatic performances and enduring success with Bon Jovi. Beyond music, his philanthropic initiatives and community work have further cemented his legacy as one of rock's most influential figures.
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