June 21st 2024.
Jon Bon Jovi, the legendary rock icon, is known for founding the band with lead guitarist Richie Sambora and bassist Alec John Such in 1983. However, his future as a singer was recently thrown into doubt when he revealed that he may be forced to retire due to a vocal injury.
The 62-year-old American singer has been recovering from vocal cord surgery for the past two years, after sustaining the injury. In an interview with The Agency, Jon spoke about his ongoing recovery process, admitting that he had no choice but to undergo the surgery. "It was either get the surgery or retire," he said, as he couldn't continue to struggle with the emotional and physical toll of performing.
But even after the surgery, his future as a singer remains uncertain. He confessed, "This is the first time I'm saying this – if the singing is not great, if I can't be the guy I once was... then I'm done." Despite the uncertainty, he is at peace with the possibility of retiring, saying, "And I'm good with that."
Recently, Jon made a comeback at the MusiCares gala in Los Angeles, where he performed in February. His battle with vocal injury is also documented in the upcoming Disney Plus series, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, which follows the band's journey in February 2022.
The series delves into the band's contemplation about their future after four decades in the industry. Jon shared his thoughts on this, saying, "There is a big difference between being in a studio and going out on the road. We have just recorded a new album. I sing in vocal therapy every day. But I want to perform for two and a half hours a night, four nights a week – and I know how good I can be, so if I can't be that guy... put it this way, I don't ever need to be the fat Elvis."
Formed in 1983, the band is best known for their rock anthems such as Livin' On A Prayer, It's My Life, You Give Love A Bad Name, and Thank You For Loving Me. They have received numerous nominations and awards, including a Grammy and a Brit Award. In 2018, they were also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Led by Jon Bon Jovi, the band consists of lead guitarist Phil X, bassist Hugh McDonald, drummer Tico Torres, and David Bryan. Earlier this year, they announced the release of their 16th studio album, Forever, on June 7th, marking their 40th year in the industry. The album features 12 new songs, including the hit single Legendary.
Despite his health struggles, Jon Bon Jovi has his eyes set on performing at Glastonbury in the near future. He said, "I never went to it. But I heard about that legend slot. I'm aware of the festival obviously. But I never went... I feel like it would be pretty legendary. Let's think about it, for next year."
Outside of the band, Jon Bon Jovi is a proud father of four children with his wife Dorothea Bongiovi – Stephanie, Jesse, Jake, and Romeo. He recently shared his happiness about his son Jake's marriage to Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, saying, "They're great, they're absolutely fantastic. It was a very small family wedding and the bride looked gorgeous, and Jake is happy as can be."
For fans who want to know more about the band's journey, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story is now available to stream on Disney Plus. And for those who have a celebrity story or pictures to share, The Agency entertainment team can be reached via email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page – they would love to hear from you.
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