15 Years Ago: Jon Bon Jovi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’15 Years Ago: Jon Bon Jovi Hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’Frontman elbowed aside musical guests Foo Fighters in 2007 outing.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
Paul McCartney Joined by Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon JoviPaul McCartney Joined by Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon JoviNew Jersey concert marked final date on the Got Back North American tour.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When Jon Bon Jovi Took a Swipe at the ReplacementsWhen Jon Bon Jovi Took a Swipe at the ReplacementsBon Jovi frontman scoffed in response to alt-rock band's critical praise in 1989. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Jon Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams Cancel Shows After Positive COVID TestsJon Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams Cancel Shows After Positive COVID TestsThe stars were forced to cancel separate live appearances after positive tests. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Day Mick Jagger Recruited Jon Bon Jovi As His Fake BandmateThe Day Mick Jagger Recruited Jon Bon Jovi As His Fake BandmateBon Jovi was just a teen when he met the Rolling Stones icon. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Why Jon Bon Jovi Spent a Year Giving His Guitar ‘The Finger’Why Jon Bon Jovi Spent a Year Giving His Guitar ‘The Finger’Singer says large-scale touring is “not motivational” anymore and suggests he’s moved on from being “eternal optimist.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Jon Bon Jovi Thought ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ Was Just ‘Okay’Jon Bon Jovi Thought ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ Was Just ‘Okay’Richie Sambora told his partner he was an "idiot" for not recognizing the song's potential. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Bon Jovi ‘Never Listened to’ Judas Priest Before Tour TogetherBon Jovi ‘Never Listened to’ Judas Priest Before Tour TogetherFrontman wanted to tour with "pop groups," but his manager had other ideas. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Jon Bon Jovi’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ Cover Slammed by ListenersJon Bon Jovi’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ Cover Slammed by ListenersHe releases a non-duet attempt at Christmas song by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Jon Bon Jovi Explains His ‘Biggest Mistake’Jon Bon Jovi Explains His ‘Biggest Mistake’Singer celebrates his failures, starting with “terrible” performance in front of his parents.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty