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JonBon Jovi - Brief Bio

Talented performer Jon Bon Jovi first set hearts racing when he formed rock group Bon Jovi in 1983. Known for his sexy looks as much as his incredible talent, Jon has always been an idol to many. For years, many men have tried to emulate his cool style, while women everywhere harbor secret and not-so-secret crushes! Read more about the "Sex Rock God" himself in Femail's Star Snapshots!

Stage Name: Jon Bon Jovi
Full Name: John Francis Bongiovi
Nickname: Johnny

D.O.B: March 2, 1962
Born: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

Star Sign: Pisces

Eye Colour: Green/Blue
Hair Colour: Light Brown
Height: 5' 10"

Current Residence: Rumson, New Jersey, USA

Famous for: Being an actor and the lead singer of successful and popular rock group Bon Jovi.

Favourites:
Artists: Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, Willy DeVille, Bruce Springsteen
Destinations: The Caribbean, Cayman Islands & cruising the Mediterranean.
Food: Italian, Mexican, Sushi
Sport: Baseball, Football
TV Shows: "Hill Street Blues" & cartoons
Clothes: Casual clothes including jeans & shirts

Hobbies: Jon likes driving cars, playing baseball, working out at the gym, football, music and spending time with his family.

Education: Sayreville War Memorial High School, Sayreville, New Jersey, USA
Studied acting with Harold Guskin

Married to: Dorothea Hurley
Children: Daughter - Stephanie Rose, Sons - Jesse James Louis, Jacob Hurley
Parents: John & Carol
Siblings: Anthony & Matthew

Best Known Character Trait: His messy hairstyle and smoldering good looks!

Discography:

ALBUMS
2002: Bounce
2001: One Wild Night
2000: Crush
1997: Destination Anywhere (solo)
1995: These Days
1994: Crossroads
1992: Keep The Faith
1990: Blaze Of Glory (solo)
1988: New Jersey
1986: Slippery When Wet
1985: 7800 Degrees Fahrenheit
1984: Bon Jovi

Filmography:

FILM
2002: Vampires: Los Muertos
2000: Pay It Foward
2000: U-571
1998: Homegrown
1998: No Looking Back
1998: Little City
1996: The Leading Man
1995: Moonlight and Valentino

TV
2002: Ally McBeal

Awards:

2001: BON JOVI take home trophy for "HOTTEST LIVE SHOW" at 2001 MY VH-1 AWARDS
2000: BON JOVI take home MY VH-1 AWARD for "MY FAVOURITE VIDEO" for "It's My Life".
1991: MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award; shared with band
1990: Oscar nominated, Best Song, Young Guns II
1990: Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture, Blaze of Glory (from Young Guns II soundtrack)
1987: American Music Award: Best Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group; award shared with band

Achievements:

2002: BON JOVI have sold in excess of 100 million albums worldwide, played at over 2,000 shows & have released 8 studio albums (not including Jon's solo albums).
2000: Voted the "Sexiest Rock Star" by People Magazine (USA)
1996: Voted by People Magazine (USA) as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world.

Other Facts:

Jon started his career sweeping the floor at New York's Record Plant recording studio, which led to him making demos with some of the musicians who recorded there.

Jon is an accomplished musician and can play several musical instruments including guitar, piano, harmonica and keyboards.

Jon has sensitive eyes against sunlight and cigarette smoke, which is why he can regularly be seen sporting sunglasses.

Distinguishing Marks: A Superman tattoo on his upper left arm; a Steer's head tattoo on his upper right arm & another tattoo on his ankle.

Quotes: "This is the way I look at sex scenes: I have basically been doing them for a living for years. Trying to seduce an audience is the basis of rock 'n' roll. And if I may say so, I'm pretty good at it..."

"People who have to tell you how successful they are aren't really successful. That's something I learned sweeping floors at this recording studio called the Power Station. Mediocre stars were the biggest pricks, and the big stars were the ones who came in and said, 'How're those demos going? Keep pushing, you'll get it. It'll happen for you.'"

Official Site: http://www.bonjovi.com

"Bad Medicine"

I ain't got a fever got a permanent disease
It'll take more than a doctor to prescribe a remedy
I got lots of money but it isn't what I need
Gonna take more than a shot to get this poison out of me
I got all the symptoms count 'em 1,2,3

First you need
That's what you get for falling in love
Then you bleed
You get a little but it's never enough
On your knees
That's what you get for falling in love
And now this boy's addicted cause your kiss is the drug

Your love is like bad madicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Shake it up, just like bad madicine
There ain't no doctor that can
Cure my disease

Bad, bad medicine
Bad, bad medicine

I don't need no needle
To be giving me a thrill
And I don't need no anesthesia
Or a nurse to bring a pill
I got a dirty down addiction
It doesn't leave a track
I got a jone for your affection
Like a monkey on my back

There ain't no paramedic
Gonna save this heart attack

When you need
That's what you get for falling in love
Then you bleed
You get a little but it's never enough
On your knees
That's what you get for falling in love
Now I'm addicted and your kiss is the drug

Your love is like bad madicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Shake it up, just like bad madicine
So let's play doctor, baby
Cure my disease

Bad, bad medicine
Bad, bad medicine

[Solo]

I need a respirator cause I'm running out of breath
You're an all night generator wrapped is stockings and a dress
When you find your medicine you take what you can get
Cause if there's something better baby well thay haven't found it yet

Your love is like bad madicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Shake it up, just like bad madicine
There ain't no doctor that can
Cure my disease

Your love is like bad madicine
Bad medicine is what I need
Shake it up, just like bad madicine
Your love's the potion that
Can cure my disease

Bad, bad medicine
Bad, bad medicine

Bon Jovi - If I Was Your Mother And Lyrics

If I Was Your Mother lyrics

If I was your mother
Would you let me hold your hand
Would you say you were my baby
Would you always be my friend

If I was your mother
Could I teach you what's right
Could I tell you stories
Maybe tuck you in
And kiss you sweet goodnight

Tell me what I got to do
To make my life mean more to you
I could get so close it's true
If I was your mother

Would you always believe me
'Cause I'd wake up in the middle
Of the night
Just to see if you need me

Tell me there's no mother
To who you're telling your secrets
And would you tell me
'Bout all the boys you been
Bringing home to meet me

Tell me what I got to do
To make my life mean more to you
I could get so close it's true
If I was yours

Mother, mother
If I was your
Mother, mother

When love is blood
You're never on trial
Love don't get deeper
Than a mother & child
Oh baby, I got to get that
Close to you

Tell me what I got to do
To make my life mean more to you
I could get so close it's true
If I was yours

Tell me what I got to be
To make you a part of me
There's no one else you'd ever need
If I was your

Mother, mother
If I was your mother
Mother, mother

Mother, mother
If I was your mother
Mother, mother

Never Say Goodbye

"Never Say Goodbye"

As I sit in this smokey room
The night about to end
I pass my time with strangers
But this bottle's my only friend

Remember when we used to park
On Butler Street out in the dark
Remember when we lost the keys
And you lost more than that in my backseat

Remember how we used to talk
About busting out - we'd break their hearts
Together - forever

Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
You and me and my old friends
Hoping it would never end
Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
Holdin' on - we got to try
Holdin' on to never say goodbye

Remember days of skipping school
Racing cars and being cool
With a six pack and the radio
We didn't need no place to go

Remember at the prom that night
You and me we had a fight
But the band they played our favorite song
And I held you in my arms so strong

We danced so close
We danced so slow
And I swore I'd never let you go
Together - forever

Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
You and me and my old friends
Hoping it would never end
Never say goodbye, never say goodbye
Holdin' on - we got to try
Holdin' on to never say goodbye

I guess you'd say we used to talk
About busting out
We'd break their hearts
Together - forever

Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora - Bridge Over Troubled Water

Never Say Goodbye