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September 2024
Jon Bon Jovi praised for helping distressed woman off edge of Nashville bridge
City’s police department thanks rock singer after he is pictured talking to and embracing a woman on the Seigenthaler pedestrian bridge
June 2024
‘I wish I had enjoyed success more’: Jon Bon Jovi on megahits, marriage – and his fears for his career
For years the frontman couldn’t enjoy the rock star ride – and now that he finally is, a vocal injury could end it. He explains how he stays upbeat, even with the US ‘at a precipice’
May 2024
Honest playlist
Jon Bon Jovi’s honest playlist: ‘You couldn’t help but learn the moves to Gangnam Style’The arena rock frontman on his friendship with Ed Sheeran, an embarrassing early Christmas song, and the 80s hit he wishes he’d written
April 2024
TV review
Thank You, Goodnight review – Bon Jovi’s surprisingly devastating ode to lost youthThere’s plenty of great stuff in this documentary to keep super fans happy – but you only need to know 80s banger Livin’ on a Prayer to get emotional as the ageing band break down before your very eyes
October 2023
Livin’ on a Prayer! Desmond Child on writing bombastic hits with Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and more
From Dude (Looks Like a Lady) to You Give Love a Bad Name, the great songwriter has racked up 500m sales. As he publishes a star-studded memoir, Child talks about being a gay man at the more macho end of rock
June 2022
Alec John Such, founding member of Bon Jovi, dies aged 70
New York-born Such played bass for American rock band in its 1980s heyday
January 2021
The G2 interview
Jon Bon Jovi on wealth, love and his ugly tussle with Trump: 'It was seriously scarring'The big hair and bombast have long gone and the thoughtful singer-songwriter remains. He talks about politics, pain and meeting his wife of 40 years in history class
April 2020
Coronavirus refunds: why fans are raging over ticket policies
With thousands of live events axed or rescheduled, many fans are finding it tricky to get money back
February 2020
Prince Harry treads in Beatles’ footsteps on Abbey Road visit
Harry poses with Jon Bon Jovi and choir members during recording of charity single
August 2019
Shortcuts
Alexa, play Bon Jovi! Guardian readers on their worst noisy neighboursIt’s not just playing music at loud volumes that can be annoying – it’s what’s being played and the noises that can accompany it
June 2019
Bon Jovi review – shaky stadium heroes go with the whoah
Punch-ups, overdoses and Riverdance: why Hollywood can’t resist an evil rock mogul
February 2019
‘I have a carpet Take That stood on’: meet the ultimate superfans
From the academic who has seen U2 73 times to the Bros fan who had Matt Goss’s autograph tattooed on her leg, some fans just don’t know when to stop …
April 2018
Sultan of snub: Mark Knopfler skips Dire Straits' rock hall of fame induction
This week's new tracks
This week’s tracks reviewed: Calvin Harris, Friendly Fires and Bon Jovi
January 2018
Readers recommend
Readers recommend playlist: songs about industry and manufacturingIggy Pop, OMD, Spandau Ballet and the Commodores have their say on a hard working and eclectic reader-curated list
November 2016
With the band: Patrick Harbron's intimate rock’n’roll photography
The photographer’s latest exhibit, Rock and Roll Icons, gives fans of Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Queen and Bon Jovi the chance to see their idols up close
Lady Gaga and Bon Jovi back Hillary Clinton at final campaign rally – video
Hillary Clinton gives the last speech of her US presidential election campaign in Raleigh, North Carolina
Bon Jovi: This House Is Not for Sale review – more stadium pop than rock
October 2016
The best original photographs from the Observer
Original Observer photography: October 2016Reportage from Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign; the dispossessed of Johannesburg; and stars of stage and screen – all feature in this showcase of the best photography commissioned by the Observer this month
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