One of the most overexposed classic rock songs ever is Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” — and yet, some fans miss its meaning. Jon Bon Jovi revealed the tune was inspired by one of the defining ...

It’s the ultimate singalong — and now we know some of the backstory. On the Nov. 12 episode of the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora reflected on the creation ...

Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” is one of the most recognizable songs in the history of rock. And yet the 1986 hit originally sounded very different. During a conversation with UCR’s Matt Wardlaw, Jon ...

Outside of nurturing a promising solo career, many know Jon Bon Jovi as the founder and frontman of the iconic band Bon Jovi. First formed in 1983, the band watched as their stardom hit new heights.

Earlier this week, Bon Jovi and the RIAA posted a photo on their social media sites of frontman Jon Bon Jovi grinning widely while holding the Diamond award. “Livin’ on a Prayer” becomes the New ...

The Times’ pop music critics’ take on “American Idol”: WHO would have thought that Jon Bon Jovi, New Jersey’s steel-horse-riding pop-metal belter, would bring this “Idol” season back from the musical ...

Jon Bon Jovi says he’s “grateful to this day” to Taylor Swift for encouraging Prince William to join them onstage for a rendition of his signature 1986 hit, “Livin’ on a Prayer”. The unlikely trio ...

We spoke with Jon Bon Jovi and Phil X on the red carpet for the premiere of 'Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story' at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Ricardo B. Brazziell, a devoted husband, father of three ...

It’s hard for me to get sick of anything having to do with classic rock. However, one of Bon Jovi’s songs is too ubiquitous for its own good. The track doesn’t need to be shoved down everyone’s ...

Jon Bon Jovi's music is a testament to the enduring power of arena rock, narrating four decades of struggle, romance and anthemic defiance. This selection charts the musical story from a runaway dream ...

It’s the ultimate singalong — and now we know some of the backstory. “A good song is a good song,” Sambora, 65, said. And though the band knew they liked “Livin' on a Prayer” when they recorded it, ...