2018
Howard Stern
Over 130 million albums sold. More than 2,700 concerts around the world. They’ve seen well over a million faces – and yes, they rocked ‘em all. Bursting out of New Jersey in 1984, with charismatic frontman Jon Bon Jovi at the helm, Bon Jovi’s irresistible combo of heavy metal and pop brought multiple chart-topping hits and worldwide rock stardom. A formidable live act, the quintet was unstoppable into the ‘90s and beyond.
Induction
Impact
Signature Sound
As ‘80s glam-metal kings, Bon Jovi ruled airwaves with anthems like “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “Bad Medicine,” transitioning in the ‘00’s to mature rock with “It’s My Life” and modern country chart-topper “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” Their knack for evolving alongside their audience, plus a constant stream of hooky songs, resulted in remarkable longevity and historic sales.
The single that started it all. Entered into a “best unsigned bands” competition, it won, and the rest is history.
From the Museum
Leather Man
Leather fits Jon Bon Jovi like a glove, and this black leather frock coat is no exception. He wore it in a photo seen on the sleeve of Bon Jovi’s fourth studio album, New Jersey, released in 1988.
The album title – the band’s home state – is emblazoned in leather on the coat’s back. New Jersey yielded 5 Top 10 hits and lodged at No. 1 for a month.
From the Museum
Leather Man
Leather fits Jon Bon Jovi like a glove, and this black leather frock coat is no exception. He wore it in a photo seen on the sleeve of Bon Jovi’s fourth studio album, New Jersey, released in 1988.
The album title – the band’s home state – is emblazoned in leather on the coat’s back. New Jersey yielded 5 Top 10 hits and lodged at No. 1 for a month.
I don’t think you can go anywhere in this world without hearing a Bon Jovi song. It’s pretty incredible… thank you, from the bottom of my heart, Bon Jovi.
Howard Stern
2019 Hall of Fame Essay
"Write well-crafted rock songs with a deliberate pop sheen, play your heart out every time you take the stage, always exceed the expectations of your fans, have fun and look good. Thirty-four years later, with millions of records sold, a batch of No. 1 albums and singles, world tours and international fame, you might say the Bon Jovi plan was a pretty good one."
– Robert Santelli
Influence
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