Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1983. Led by singer Jon Bon Jovi, the band became one of the most commercially successful American rock acts, combining hard rock influences with accessible melodies and pop-oriented songwriting.
The group achieved international recognition with "Slippery When Wet" (1986), which featured the major hits "You Give Love a Bad Name" and "Livin' on a Prayer". Its follow-up, "New Jersey" (1988), continued the success with five Top 10 singles, including "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You". During this period, Bon Jovi also established a reputation as a major live act through extensive international touring.
During the 1990s and 2000s, the band continued to evolve with albums including "Keep the Faith", "These Days", "Crush" and "Have a Nice Day". The 2000 single "It's My Life" introduced Bon Jovi to a new generation, while "Who Says You Can't Go Home" brought country influences into the band's sound and earned a Grammy Award. "The Circle" (2009) marked a return to a more traditional rock direction.
Bon Jovi has released 16 studio albums and sold more than 130 million records worldwide. The band has performed thousands of concerts internationally and ranks among the best-selling American rock groups. Bon Jovi was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, while also receiving the American Music Awards' Award of Merit in 2004.
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