49-573: John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi , is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi , which was formed in 1983. He has released 16 studio albums with his band as well as two solo albums. In the 1990s, Bon Jovi started an acting career, starring in the films Moonlight and Valentino , The Leading Man , Little City , Homegrown , Pay It Forward , U-571 and Cry Wolf and appearing on television in shows such as Sex and
98-613: A Republican representative from Ohio's 16th congressional district and then a potential candidate for Ohio governor with whom he had had common business interests several years prior. In the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries , Bon Jovi endorsed fellow New Jersey resident Cory Booker for President of the United States . On October 24, 2020, Bon Jovi performed at a drive-in event for Joe Biden at Dallas High School in Dallas, Pennsylvania . On January 20, 2021, Bon Jovi and
147-612: A recovering Catholic . Bon Jovi is a close friend of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former head coach Bill Belichick . He owns two Super Bowl rings from the Patriots and has performed several times at the Patriots' home field, Gillette Stadium . In 2019, Bon Jovi received an honorary Doctor of Music degree from University of Pennsylvania and a second honorary doctorate from Princeton University in 2021, recognizing his contributions in music and social welfare. In October 2021, Bon Jovi tested positive for COVID-19 at
196-491: A collaborative album with Stevie Salas under the name "Inaba/Salas". The album, Chubby Groove , went to #2 in the Japanese album charts and was certified Gold by RIAJ. Hiroshi Inaba takes care of his physical condition by not drinking alcohol and not using the air conditioning much during the tour to protect his throat. Marty Friedman once listed Hiroshi Inaba as the best vocalist in the whole world. The reason for this, he says,
245-449: A daughter, Stephanie, born in 1993; and three sons, Jesse, Jake , and Romeo, born in 1995, 2002, and 2004, respectively. The British actress Millie Bobby Brown is his daughter-in-law; she married his son Jake in May 2024. A former resident of Rumson, New Jersey , Bon Jovi established his Sanctuary Sound recording studio in the basement of his home there. Bon Jovi has described himself as
294-505: A fan event in Florida. He was reported as fully vaccinated and "feeling great". He had recovered from the disease by November 12, 2021. In April 2022, Bon Jovi spoke of how much his COVID-19 experience had affected him, including in his songwriting, saying about COVID-19 that it made him realize "how volatile we are and how fragile life is. It didn't matter if you were young or old, American or Egyptian, no matter who you were or where you were from,
343-458: A leadership role in rehearsals, unless there is a bandleader who takes on this role. If the lead singer is a singer-songwriter, she or he may write some or all of the lyrics or create entire songs (including chords and melodies). Examples of a lead vocalist in rock music are Freddie Mercury from Queen and Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones . Similarly in soul music, Smokey Robinson was
392-572: A performance by Bon Jovi and the rest of the band, which was their first full band live performance since the end of the 2022 tour. The grand opening was attended by Vince Neil of Mötley Crue , Jeremy and Ajay Popoff from Lit , Big Kenny , Jelly Roll , and Jamie O'Neal , amongst others. JBJ's also features the first ever permanent installation of a Proto hologram machine in a music venue, which can show Jon Bon Jovi and his band's holograms and "beam in" special guests. During an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2005, Bon Jovi (the band, not
441-448: A short-lived band. Beginning with B'z in 1988, Inaba has, together with guitarist Tak Matsumoto , continued to release new material and tour as part of B'z almost every year since. He has also periodically released solo material, starting in 1997 with the album Magma , produced whilst B'z were on a brief hiatus. It was one of the albums to receive the "Best Rock Album of the Year" award at
490-455: A supporting role in the movie Pay It Forward , where he played Helen Hunt 's abusive ex-husband. His TV series appearances include Sex and the City , 30 Rock , Las Vegas , The West Wing , and an extended stint on Ally McBeal as a plumber who was Ally's boyfriend for a short period of time. He also had a brief, uncredited role in the 1990 film Young Guns II . On January 24, 2011, it
539-651: A talent contest at his school. At 16, he formed a band called Atlantic City Expressway and was joined by David Bryan , who would later become a member of the Bon Jovi band. Still in his teens, Bon Jovi played in the band John Bongiovi and the Wild Ones, performing in clubs such as the Fast Lane and opening for local acts. By 1980, he had formed his first original band, the Rest; the band opened for New Jersey acts such as Southside Johnny and
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#1732855284102588-472: Is a Japanese singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the vocalist and lyricist of the rock duo B'z , the best-selling music act in their native Japan . He also has a successful solo career, with six studio albums and five singles topping the Japanese music charts. Inaba collaborated with Slash on the latter's 2009 single " Sahara ", and with Stevie Salas on the albums Chubby Groove (2017) and Maximum Huavo (2020). Koshi Inaba
637-508: Is often the front man or front woman , who may also play one or more instruments and is often seen as the leader or spokesman of the band by the public. In K-pop , the lead vocalist is often referred to as a vocalist with the second-best vocal technique. It is uncertain when the term "lead vocals" was first used, but it may have emerged in the late 1930s, when rich vocal interplay with multiple voices where one or more voices may dominate began to impact on North American popular music, which
686-457: Is one of 21 artists singing on " Everybody Hurts ", a charity single organized by Simon Cowell aiding victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake . Although Bon Jovi's voter registration indicates that he is unaffiliated, he has supported many Democratic politicians. During the 2004 presidential campaign , he toured extensively on behalf of presidential candidate John Kerry , appearing at and playing acoustic sets with Richie Sambora at rallies for
735-621: The Billboard Hot 100 . In 1991, "Blaze of Glory" won an award for Favorite Pop/Rock Single at the American Music Awards and won a Golden Globe as well. The song also earned Jon Bon Jovi an Academy Award nomination and a Grammy Award nomination. In 1991, Jon Bon Jovi started his own label, Jambco Records, and produced Aldo Nova 's album Blood on the Bricks and Billy Falcon 's album Pretty Blue World . Bon Jovi's second solo album
784-730: The Denver Broncos and co-owner of the AFL's Colorado Crush . Bon Jovi is no longer part owner of the Soul. In 2011, Bon Jovi expressed interest in purchasing 15% of the Atlanta Falcons for $ 150 million. In 2014, a group of investors including Bon Jovi made it to the final round of bidding to acquire the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League, but the team was sold to Terry Pegula ,
833-589: The NJPAC in Newark, New Jersey . On June 24, 2009, Bon Jovi, Sambora and Andy Madadian recorded a musical message of worldwide solidarity with the people of Iran . The handwritten Persian sign in the video translates to "we are one". On December 15, 2010, Bon Jovi was appointed by then U.S. president Barack Obama to the White House Council for Community Solutions . In 2017, Bon Jovi raised money for Jim Renacci ,
882-430: The accompaniment parts of the ensemble as the dominant sound. In vocal group performances, notably in soul and gospel music , and early rock and roll , the lead singer takes the main vocal melody, with a chorus or harmony vocals provided by other band members as backing vocalists. Lead vocalists typically incorporate some movement or gestures into their performance, and some may participate in dance routines during
931-475: The 12th Japan Gold Disc Awards . Unlike in B'z, where he contributes only lyrics, Inaba has composed the music for his solo releases. All his studio albums and singles until now have topped the Oricon music charts. Additionally, the first studio album with 1,001,160 sold copies was the 21st best-selling album of the year, second Shian with 438,930 copies was the 39th in 2002, third Peace of Mind with 297,103 copies
980-530: The 1960s, and in US groups such as The Beach Boys . From these various points – including Motown – it went on to become a standard device in much rock and pop music. In some bands – most famously, The Beatles – the role of lead singer alternated (in this case, principally between two performers), while in others – for example, Herman's Hermits – one lead singer dominated. There are as many types and styles of lead singer as there are styles and genres of music. However,
1029-875: The Asbury Jukes . At the time, Bon Jovi ran errands between gigs at the Power Station recording studio owned by his cousin Tony Bongiovi . One day, he was sweeping the floor as Disco producer Meco was in the studio recording Christmas in the Stars: The Star Wars Christmas Album . Meco suggested that Bon Jovi sing " R2-D2 We Wish You a Merry Christmas", which became his first professional recording (credited as John Bongiovi). In March 1983, Bon Jovi called bassist Alec John Such and Such called experienced drummer Tico Torres and guitarist Richie Sambora . Bon Jovi, Sambora, Such, Bryan, and Torres became
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#17328552841021078-643: The COVID-19 pandemic affected you. I was aware of that when I was writing the record." On September 11, 2024, Bon Jovi helped prevent a woman from jumping off the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville. Lead vocalist The lead vocalist in popular music is typically the member of a group or band whose voice is the most prominent melody in a performance where multiple voices may be heard. The lead singer sets their voice against
1127-607: The City , 30 Rock , Ally McBeal , and The West Wing . Bon Jovi was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009. In 2012, he ranked number 50 on the list of Billboard magazine's "Power 100", a ranking of "The Most Powerful and Influential People in the Music Business". Bon Jovi is a founder and former majority owner of an Arena Football League team, the Philadelphia Soul . John Francis Bongiovi Jr.
1176-626: The JBJ Soul Kitchen, a community restaurant in Red Bank, New Jersey , where patrons pay what they can afford for their meals, either with money or by volunteering work. As of 2023, three additional locations have been opened—one in Toms River , another at the Newark campus of Rutgers University , and a third one inside the Gilligan Student Union at New Jersey City University . Jon Bon Jovi
1225-645: The Kerry-Edwards ticket throughout the U.S. In 2009, he played at a Manhattan fundraiser for former Secretary of State and 2016 presidential Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton to lessen some of her $ 6.3 million 2008 presidential campaign debt. On January 18, 2009, Bon Jovi performed a duet at Barack Obama 's inauguration concert, performing the Sam Cooke song "A Change is Gonna Come" with Bettye LaVette . On June 4, 2009, Bon Jovi performed an acoustic benefit show for Democratic New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine at
1274-750: The Kings of Suburbia performed a cover of the Beatles ' song " Here Comes the Sun " as part of the "Celebrating America" Inauguration of Joe Biden event. During a stop in Los Angeles on the New Jersey Syndicate Tour in 1989, Bon Jovi secretly took a trip to Las Vegas , where he married his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley, on April 29 at the Graceland Wedding Chapel . The couple have four children:
1323-639: The U.S. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. In 1990, Jon Bon Jovi recorded a soundtrack to the movie Young Guns II . The soundtrack is commonly known as Blaze of Glory . Having been originally approached by his friend Emilio Estevez to lend " Wanted Dead or Alive " as the theme song for his upcoming Billy the Kid sequel, Bon Jovi ended up composing an all-new theme song for the film's soundtrack and delivering his first solo album. The album featured guests such as Elton John , Little Richard and Jeff Beck . The title track, " Blaze of Glory ", peaked at number one on
1372-490: The agency's groups, as well as by the special unit. As of 2019, Bon Jovi has released 15 studio albums, five compilations and three live albums. The band has sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making it one of the bestselling American rock bands . Bon Jovi has performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. Bon Jovi was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and into
1421-497: The album Crush, written by him and Sambora , is a self cover. The Japanese version, with lyrics by B'z 's Koshi Inaba , was recorded first in 1999 by Johnny & Associates 's special unit called J-Friends as part of the relief efforts for the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake . The live version of the song was also included in a DVD released in April 2003, "J-FRIENDS Never Ending Spirit 1997-2003". It included performances from several of
1470-673: The early 20th century, the role of the lead vocalist became more established, although popular groups of the 1930s and 1940s such as the Ink Spots and the Mills Brothers generally used different lead singers on different songs rather than keeping the same lead singer throughout. By the 1950s, singers such as Sam Cooke (with the Soul Stirrers ) and Clyde McPhatter (with the Drifters ) took on more clearly defined roles as lead singers, and by
1519-533: The end of the decade credited group names often changed to reflect the leading roles of the main vocalists, with examples such as Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers and Dion & the Belmonts . Academic David Horn has written: The influence of US rhythm and blues recordings may well be a crucial one in the assimilation of the format of lead singer plus backing group into the guitar-based British ' beat ' groups of
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1568-563: The first single, " Sahara ", released on November 11, 2009, in Japan. The song, for which Inaba wrote the lyrics, was featured as the 15th track of the Japanese edition of the album. The single charted at #4 on the Oricon weekly singles chart. On February 24, 2010, it was announced that single "Sahara" won the Western "Single of the Year" award at Japan Gold Disc Award held by RIAJ . In 2017, Inaba released
1617-448: The founding members of the band Bon Jovi . In 1984 and 1985, Bon Jovi released its first two albums. In 1986, the band achieved widespread success and global recognition with its third album, Slippery When Wet , which had sold 28 million copies worldwide as of 2011. Slippery When Wet included three Top 10 singles, two of which--" You Give Love a Bad Name " and " Livin' on a Prayer "--reached number one. The song "Next 100 years" from
1666-423: The general public. In rock music, the lead singer is often the band's leader and spokesperson. While lead singers or spokespersons for any musical ensembles can be called a front man, the term is used very widely in rock music. Since the position commonly has an expanded role from simple lead vocalists, there have been cases in which the front man for a band is someone other than the lead vocalist. For example, while
1715-603: The individual) donated $ 1 million to the Angel Network foundation. In July 2007, Jon Bon Jovi announced a project that would rehabilitate a block of 15 homes in North Philadelphia . The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation (formerly the Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation) was founded in 2006. It supports community efforts to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. On October 19, 2011, it opened
1764-421: The lead singer of The Miracles . There may be two or more lead vocalists in a band who rotate singing lead between songs or within songs, such as with The Beatles or Fleetwood Mac , or two or more vocalists may share lead vocals on the same lines, as was often the case with ABBA . The lead vocalist may also be called the main vocalist or lead singer . Especially in rock music, the lead singer or solo singer
1813-419: The lead singer of a group or band is usually the main focus of audiences' attention. The lead vocalist of band is sometimes called the "front man" or "front woman", as the most visible performer in a group. While most bands have a single lead singer, many others have dual lead singers or other members of the band that sing lead on particular songs. The lead singer often defines the group's image and personality to
1862-499: The lead vocalist for the band Fall Out Boy is guitarist Patrick Stump , the bassist and lyricist, Pete Wentz , is generally called the front man, both in the media and by the band members themselves, since he represents the band in most interviews and contributes most to the band's image in the popular media. Koshi Inaba Koshi Inaba ( Japanese : 稲葉浩志 , Hepburn : Inaba Kōshi , born September 23, 1964 in Tsuyama, Okayama )
1911-544: The owner of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League . On June 8, 2024, Jon Bon Jovi opened a rooftop restaurant and bar in Nashville, Tennessee, located at 405 Broadway . JBJ's is a Bon Jovi and rock music themed restaurant and bar. It hosts live music daily. The restaurant is multi-leveled, with each level having a balcony looking down upon the stage in the center of the venue. The grand opening included
1960-457: The show, particularly in pop music . Some lead vocalists also play an instrument during the show, either in an accompaniment role (such as strumming a guitar part), or playing a lead instrument/instrumental solo role when they are not singing (as in the case of lead singer-guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix ). The lead singer also typically guides the vocal ensemble and band with visual cues to indicate changes of tempo or dynamics, stops or pauses, and
2009-403: The starts of new sections (unless there is also a conductor onstage, as with a big band or unless an instrumentalist bandleader is providing this role). The lead vocalist also typically speaks to the audience between songs, to give information about a song (such as who wrote it or why it was chosen), introduce the band members, and develop rapport with the audience. The lead vocalist may also play
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2058-452: Was 1997's Destination Anywhere . A short movie of the same name was based entirely on the songs from the record; it starred Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Moore , Kevin Bacon and Whoopi Goldberg . The film debuted in 1997 on both MTV and VH1 . In 2012, Jon Bon Jovi recorded a soundtrack to the movie Stand Up Guys . The soundtrack is commonly known as Not Running Anymore . On December 13, 2012, it
2107-405: Was 48th in 2004, fourth Hadou with 177,984 was 38th in 2010, and Singing Bird with 107,551 was certified Gold by RIAJ . As for singles, "Tooku Made" with 663,660 sold copies was the 28th best-selling single of the year 1999, "Ki" with 275,957 copies was 25th in 2003, "Wonderland" with 225,229 copies was 36th in 2004, "Okay" with 134,381 copies was 45th in 2010, and "Hane" was certified Gold and
2156-533: Was 51st in 2016. His live video recordings also topped the charts, hence cumulatively, according to reported yearly sales and certifications he sold over 3.4 million records. Inaba has also sung on other artists' releases, such as the Steve Vai song "Asian Sky" from the album The Ultra Zone in 1999. On September 29, 2009, it was announced that Inaba would be featured in Slash 's 2010 solo album, Slash . Inaba sang on
2205-518: Was announced that "Not Running Anymore" would be nominated for a Golden Globe Award . In 2020, Jon Bon Jovi released a Christmas single called A Jon Bon Jovi Christmas , with three new holiday songs. Jon Bon Jovi is a credited actor in the films Moonlight and Valentino , The Leading Man , Destination Anywhere , Homegrown , Little City , No Looking Back , Row Your Boat , Vampires Los Muertos , U-571 , Cry Wolf , National Lampoon's Pucked , and New Year's Eve . He also had
2254-469: Was born and raised in Tsuyama, Okayama , and enrolled in Yokohama National University 's Faculty for Education in 1983 to become a qualified mathematics teacher. Inaba made his musical debut in 1985 whilst still a student, contributing vocals to Toshiya "Ran" Matsukawa's album Burning ~Dedication to Randy Rhoads~ under the stage name Mr. Crazy Tiger. He graduated in 1987 when he also formed
2303-811: Was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey . His father John Francis Bongiovi Sr. was a barber and a former Marine. His mother Carol (Sharkey), also a former Marine, was a florist and Playboy Bunny . His father was of Italian and Slovak ancestry; the name Bongiovi comes from Sciacca , Sicily . His mother was of German and Russian descent. Bon Jovi was raised Catholic . He attended St. Joseph High School in Metuchen, New Jersey , during his freshman and sophomore years. He later transferred to Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey . Bon Jovi began playing music in 1974, when he formed his first band Raze and took part in
2352-473: Was confirmed that Bon Jovi would be cast in the film New Year's Eve , released later that year, as a successful rock star who is connected with Katherine Heigl 's character. In 2004, Bon Jovi became founder and primary owner of the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League . He appeared in several television commercials for the league, typically with John Elway , Hall of Fame quarterback for
2401-455: Was previously dominated by solo vocals. The practice of using a lead singer in vocal groups, however, has a longer history: an early form is the " call and response " found in work songs and spirituals sung by African-American slaves. Songs of the late nineteenth century frequently used a leading solo voice (or "call"), followed by a choral response by other singers. As the style developed through early commercial recordings and performances in
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