BON JOVI

The Bon Jovi is an American rock band, formed in Sayreville (New Jersey). The lead singer is Jon Bon Jovi. He formed the band in 1983 with the guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, bassist Alec John Such and drummer Tico Torres. But in 1994, Alec John was replaced by Hugh McDonald.

The group Bon Jovi has been known for using different styles in their music. They have always been together, except in some years, when two member were in solitary.

After touring, the band went on a hiatus after the New Jersey Tour in 1990. During that hiatus Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora released successful solitary albums.

In 1992, the band returned with the album Keep the Faith. Since that moment they created successful albums during 1990 and 2000. Their latest album, The Circle, was released on the 10th of November, 2009.

They have performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries and for more than 35 million fans.

All albums are:

• Bon Jovi (1984)
• 7800° Fahrenheit (1985)
• Slippery When Wet (1986)
• New Jersey (1988)
• Keep the Faith (1992)
• These Days (1995)
• Crush (2000)
• Bounce (2002)
• Have a Nice Day (2005)
• Lost Highway (2007)
• The Circle (2009)

Bon Jovi was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006. The band was also honoured with the Award of Merit at the American Music Awards in 2004, and as songwriters and collaborators inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009.