Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey in 1983. The band consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarists John Shanks and Phil X, percussionist Everett Bradley, [1] and bassist Hugh McDonald. [2]

Bon Jovi is an iconic American rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. Founded by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, the band achieved vast commercial success and global recognition with their third album, Slippery When Wet (1986), which included hits like “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name.”

Today, the entire band consists of frontman and lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, drummer Tico Torres, keyboardist David Bryan, guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald.

May 9, 2024 · Catch up with the Bon Jovi band members and see where the "Livin' On a Prayer" singers have ended up over the years!

Richard Stephen Sambora (born July 11, 1959) is an American musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013. He and lead singer Jon Bon Jovi formed the main songwriting unit for the band.

American rock band helmed by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi. They released a string of number one hits during the 1980's, including karaoke mainstays such as "You Give Love a Bad Name" and "Livin' on a Prayer."

Feb 9, 2024 · From Jon Bon Jovi’s charismatic leadership to Richie Sambora’s guitar mastery, David Bryan’s keyboard wizardry, Tico Torres’ powerful drumming, and Hugh McDonald’s bass guitar finesse, each member has played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s identity.

Jan 18, 2025 · The band’s original members included its eponymous founder and lead singer Jon Bon Jovi (the professional byname of John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), keyboardist David Bryan, lead guitarist Richie Sambora, bassist Alec John Such, and drummer Tico Torres. After Such left the band in 1994, he was replaced by Hugh McDonald.

John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, which was formed in 1983. He has released 16 studio albums with his band as well as two solo albums.

2 days ago · The “All Summer Long” singer joined Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan onstage as the keyboardist celebrated his 63rd birthday Feb. 8 at JBJ's Nashville, a bar owned by Jon Bon Jovi.