The 58 year old is one of the biggest rock stars in the world, with an estimated net worth of $318 million. He is known for his passionate concerts and he has collaborated with many artists, such as Jennifer Nettles, Lea Michele and Chris Daughtry. Jon Bon Jovi has also been active in charity work, having founded the Bon Jovi Soul Foundation which combats issues that force families into economic despair. He has also delved into the film and television world with appearances in movies such as New Year’s Eve and Cry Wolf, and television shows such as Sex in the City and 30 Rock.
In addition to being a successful musician, Jon Bon Jovi is a philanthropist and an owner of the Philadelphia Soul Arena Football Team. He is also an advocate for the environment, having signed the Declaration of Environmental Citizenship and worked on campaigns for Barack Obama and Al Gore. He has received honorary degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Monmouth University.
Unlike some of their big-haired pop-metal peers, Bon Jovi transcended the ’80s by sticking with their sound but tweaking it to keep up with changing times. Their 1986 album Slippery When Wet, along with its sequels New Jersey and Keep the Faith, became worldwide smash hits. These albums showcased the band’s ability to blend hard rock with slick pop-rock, creating catchy, anthemic tunes that celebrated love, lust, and the fun of being young.
Although Bon Jovi is well-known for their hit songs, they also wrote many ballads that were incredibly touching. One of these was You Give Love a Bad Name, a song that was written in response to the loss of Jon’s former manager, Maureen O’Hara. The track is about the pain that comes with losing someone close to you and how it can feel like your whole world is falling apart.
The song was a huge hit for the band, and helped to cement their position as one of the biggest rock bands in the world. The song’s music was powerful and the lyrics were deep, demonstrating that the band could write just as well about intimate relationships as they did about larger-than-life events. This is a perfect example of the depth of their writing talents and why they are so beloved by fans around the world.