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20 unusual facts about Bon Jovi


20:20 Vision

#* Parody of "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi

Aftermath of the Lowdown Tour

It had a mixture of songs including songs from the first two solo albums and his new solo album, Aftermath of the Lowndown and some songs from his band Bon Jovi.

Back Door Santa

It was replaced on later pressings of with the song "I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas" also performed by Bon Jovi.

It was also performed by Bon Jovi and released on the A Very Special Christmas compilation album produced to benefit the Special Olympics.

Britannia Stadium

The likes of Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Busted, and Elton John have all played out on the pitch at the ground in addition to the numerous summer music concerts.

Central Park Medical Unit

In addition to its three ambulances, CPMU also operates a rapid-response bike patrol, particularly during major events such as the New York City Marathon, the 1998 Goodwill Games, and concerts in Central Park (like the 2003 Dave Matthews Band Concert and the 2008 Bon Jovi Concert).

Churchill Downs

Besides the heat and poor seating, many blamed the lineup of artists, calling them "washed up acts from the state fair circuit." While headliners Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, and Kenny Chesney drew large crowds, other acts that filled slots during the day did not.

Fair Haven, New Jersey

Fair Haven has an annual Fireman's Fair during the last weekend of summer including Labor Day weekend which attracts a couple of thousand people, including noted musicians Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi.

Hemmerleinhalle

Many top acts during its existence performed there such as Kiss, Bon Jovi, Black Sabbath, Slayer, Metallica, Rush, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne and Thin Lizzy.

Mandarynkowy sen

"Ev'ry Night" and a cover of Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name" were big hits in Poland.

Mark Furze

Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi was Mark's sixth song of the series, Judges Billy Sammeth and Chris Cowey said that the performance was on par with Bon Jovi's and that they would be proud of that performance.

Molineux Stadium

On 24 June 2003, Molineux also became Wolverhampton's biggest live concert venue, with Bon Jovi performing in front of 34,000 people.

New Hall Manor

Bon Jovi's video for 'Sleep when I'm dead' was filmed at New Hall Manor in 1993.

On a Full Moon

On a Full Moon is the solo debut album by David Bryan from the band Bon Jovi.

Stade de Suisse, Wankdorf

Bon Jovi performed a sold-out show at the stadium on June 30, 2013 during their Because We Can: The Tour.

Thief of Hearts

:Not to be confused with the songs by either Madonna (from Erotica) or Bon Jovi (from 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong).

Trabrennbahn Krieau

Krieau Race Track is also used as a concert venue, recently hosting artists like Robbie Williams, Green Day and Bon Jovi.

What Do You Got?

"What Do You Got?" is a mid-tempo rock ballad by American hard rock band Bon Jovi.

When a Blind Man Cries

In 1999, Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi appeared as a guest musician on a Stuart Smith album "Stuart Smith’s Heaven and Earth" performing a cover of this song.

WMSS

During this time of day, the station's variety of music can range from The Beatles to The Supremes to Jim Croce to Phil Collins to Bon Jovi to Madonna to Celine Dion.


Beth Toussaint

Before television roles, Toussaint worked as model, and appeared in the 1984 music video for Bon Jovi's song "She Don't Know Me", Bob Seger's 1986 song "Like a Rock", and in the 1987 music video for SAGA's song "Only Time Will Tell".

Cornwall Coliseum

Through the 1970s and 1980s, various major acts of the era would perform at the venue, including The Clash, The Jam, The Who, Black Sabbath, Cliff Richard, Iron Maiden, Rainbow, Slade, Bon Jovi, Simple Minds, Deborah Harry, T'Pau and Glen Campbell who recorded a live album there in 1981, as well as many comedy and light entertainment acts.

Culture of the United Arab Emirates

The UAE has an active music scene, with musicians Amr Diab, Diana Haddad, Tarkan, Aerosmith, Santana, Mark Knopfler, Elton John, Pink, Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd, Shakira, Celine Dion, Coldplay, Linkin Park Slipknot and Phil Collins having performed in the country.

Hollywood Dream – The Ride

At the time of the ride's launch these tracks included "Homebound Train" by Bon Jovi, "Lose Yourself" by Eminem, "Get Back" by The Beatles, "Osaka Lover" by Dreams Come True, and "The Wing Named You" by Kobukuro.

Jacksonville Coliseum

The Coliseum hosted hundreds of concerts and shows during its 43-year history, including Rush, Bob Dylan, Duran Duran, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Frank Sinatra, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Journey, AC/DC, Deep Purple and Iron Maiden.

Jan Kuehnemund

The band toured with the Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bon Jovi, and appeared in Penelope Spheeris' 1988 film, The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years.

Keep the Faith: The Videos

Keep the Faith: The Videos is a video release by rock band Bon Jovi featuring all the videos (except for Dry County) from their hugely successful Keep the Faith album, together with interviews, behind the scenes footage and an exclusive video for "If I Was Your Mother".

Live from the Have a Nice Day Tour

Live from the Have a Nice Day Tour is a live EP from the American band Bon Jovi.

Luke Ebbin

Diener introduced Ebbin to the legendary A&R man, John Kalodner, and Kalodner in turn recommended Ebbin to Jon Bon Jovi when he asked an "up and coming producer" for Bon Jovi's next album.

Malaysian rock

One of the most noted underground indie-bands of all-time, The Matrix (metalcore/speed metal) or simply better known as (The 3 Mates) to their fans, which hails from Berkeley Garden of Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, played gigs all-over the Klang Valley during their earlier days & most of their inspirations came from metal bands especially from Metallica to the sultry Bon Jovi.

Mayo Civic Center

It is perhaps famous, but unknown, to music fans for being the shooting location for Bon Jovi's music video for 1986's "Wanted Dead or Alive".

MCD Productions

Other international acts promoted by MCD in Ireland in the past include Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Radiohead, Celine Dion, Bon Jovi, David Bowie and Fleetwood Mac.

McMorran Place

The arena is also used for conventions, circuses, ice shows, trade shows, and banquets, among other events.The arena has hosted many major headlining musicians throughout the years such as KISS, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Rush, Ozzy Osbourne, Ratt, Johnny Cash.

Michael Heatley

Michael Heatley is the author or editor of over thirty biographies, including Backstreet Boys: The Unofficial Book, Bon Jovi: In Their Own Words and Rolf Harris: The Most Talented Man In The World.

Stranger in This Town

Occasionally, "Stranger in This Town" has been played by Sambora on Bon Jovi's tours, most recently on their Lost Highway Tour in 2008.

The Boy from New York City

As part of a collaboration with Everfree Radio's MandoPony, actress Michelle Creber did a cover of the song, as well as one of "Wanted Dead or Alive" by rock group Bon Jovi.

VanVelzen

Aside from his own tour, VanVelzen opened for various large acts throughout 2008, including Kelly Clarkson at the Heineken Music Hall and Bon Jovi at the Amsterdam ArenA, as well as several smaller festivals throughout the Netherlands.

Besides being known for his short stature, he and his band enjoy a huge live reputation; they have played at virtually every festival in the Netherlands, shared the stage with Queen's Brian May, and supported Kelly Clarkson, Bon Jovi and German megastars Reamonn.

Volkswagen Golf Mk3

During the 1990s, Volkswagen sponsored three high-profile rock bands' European tours, and issued a special-edition Golf, with distinctive exterior markings, for each: the Golf Pink Floyd Edition (1994), the Golf Rolling Stones Edition (1995), and the Golf Bon Jovi Edition (1996).

WRMF

WRMF plays a variety of today's hits by artists and bands such as Pink, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, and Lady Gaga, 1990s songs by artists such as Sheryl Crow, Matchbox Twenty, and 1980s songs by artists such as Madonna, Bon Jovi, Prince.

WTMX

In addition to celebrated guests, the show has played host to live performances from platinum selling, chart topping artists like Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Bon Jovi, Kelly Clarkson, Train and others.