Jon Bon Jovi is a musician and composer, singer, producer and actor who became famous back in the 1980s. Popularity surrounds the artist to this day. He can truly be called a cult figure.
Biography
John Bon Jovi (John Francis Bongovi Jr.), born March 2, 1962 in Perth Emboy, New Jersey, USA, was the first child in the union of John Francis and Carol. Later he had two brothers. John's father was a hairdresser of Italian blood. Mother was engaged in floristry, and in the past she was a model.
John was a gifted child from an early age, demonstrating his musical and vocal talents. While John was receiving a standard education at school, he actively performed on the school stage and was a member of several local bands. When he was only 13 years old, he wrote his first song, creating poetry and music for it.
After graduating from school, John managed to work hard at various jobs. For example, he worked as a shoe salesman. At some point, his cousin offered John a job at a recording studio. John happily agreed. At the same time, the future famous musician and singer had the opportunity to secretly record his songs, play studio musical instruments.
Young Jon Bon Jovi created his first solo track in 1980. However, he did not immediately develop a solo career. During 1980, John gradually assembled a musical group that eventually became known as Bon Jovi and became popular all over the world.
Musical creativity of the artist
In 1983, combining work in his band and part-time as a rhythm guitarist in the Scandal collective, John and his guys recorded their first song. She came out as a single and immediately gained popularity. Critics and fans of rock music turned their eyes to the young group with interest. As a result, the debut single took the 40th line in the Billboard chart. This success gave John and his band the opportunity to sign a contract with the studio Mercury.
In 1984, the band's first album, Bon Jovi, went on sale.
In 1985, the band recorded their second album, 7800 Fahrenheit.
In the following years, several more highly successful discs were recorded and published. The group actively shot videos, went on tour, collecting huge halls. Every day more and more people joined the regiment of Bon Jovi fans.
Solo career
In the late 1980s, the already established artist switched to a solo career.
In 1990, he released the album Blaze of Glory. Among the tracks on this disc was also the soundtrack for the film "Young Arrows 2".
Despite the success of the disc, Jon Bon Jovi did not actively develop as a solo musician, composer and singer. His second solo disc was released only in 1997. The third life album was released in 2009.
Film work
In 1995, Jon Bon Jovi showed his acting talent to the world. He starred in the movie Moonlight.
In 1996, the artist got the main role in a movie called "Leader".
The next year, a new film was released with the participation of John Bon Jovi - "Lovers".
Subsequent film projects of the talented and successful artist were such films as "Homegrown", "U-571", "Without looking back" and some others. To this day, Jon Bon Jovi takes an active part in the filming of various films.
Additional projects and the return of the Bon Jovi group
Back in 1987, the artist tried himself as a composer, creating music for films. He worked on the musical accompaniment for the comedy "Space Eggs", but this experience did not suit John's taste. He no longer continued to move in this direction.
In the late 1980s, the musician also tried himself as a producer. He was involved in such groups as Gorky Park and Cinderella.
The paused work of the Bon Jovi group resumed again in the early 2000s. Specifically in 2000, they returned to the world music scene, presenting their new album - Crush. In 2016, the group released its 14th disc.
The artist's activities are not limited only to show business. He pays considerable attention to charity. So, for example, during his life he managed to organize several charitable foundations.
Personal life
In 1989, Jon Bon Jovi married a girl named Dorothea Hurley. He lives happily with his wife to this day. Their family has four children: three boys and one girl.
