Jon Bon Jovi - Fame is a liar and a thief
How To Fail With Elizabeth Day
Jon Bon Jovi’s Early Years and New Jersey Roots
Elizabeth asks about Jon's origins; Jon recounts running errands at a cousin's studio and how New Jersey shaped his musical start.
We have a bonafide legend on How To Fail: the American singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor and philanthropist who, along with his band, sold more than 130 million albums and performed in over 50 countries for more than 40 million fans before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s ACTUAL Jon Bon Jovi - the frontman of the world-dominating rock band who released hits such as You Give Love A Bad Name, Blaze of Glory and Livin’ On A Prayer.
In this conversation we talk about his life-changing vocal cord surgery, burnout, his faith, friendship with Bruce Springsteen and how being a father has taught him he’s ‘not the boss of anything anymore’. Plus: the key to a successful marriage from a rock star who has been with his childhood sweetheart, Dorethea, for 36 years! He’s charming, quick-witted and yes, that famous smile still lights up the room.
Bon Jovi is back with the album ‘Forever (Legendary Edition)’ featuring collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Robbie Williams, Avril Lavigne, James Bay and many more. The band’s Forever Tour will kick off next year, with dates in America and Europe.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
07:01 The Making of 'Living on a Prayer'
11:29 Vocal Surgery and Recovery
20:50 Reflections on Faith and Philanthropy
27:41 Challenges of Touring
28:19 The Performance Experience
29:43 Reflections on Fame
30:54 A Long-lasting Marriage
34:19 Parenting and Family Life
36:17 Friendship with Bruce Springsteen
41:20 Fashionista Failures
46:21 Wisdom and Aging
💬 QUOTES TO REMEMBER:
‘Fame is a liar and a thief. It would be easy and understandable for many a person to have fallen victim to it... it doesn't care who you are. It can break you.’
Jon on his wife, Dorethea: ‘She's a complete sentence. She's a one word complete sentence: Everything.’
‘I’m not doing this for the fame, or for the money - but I would like to feel that joy and resonance - I don’t think I’m anywhere near a farewell tour.’
🔗 LINKS + MENTIONS:
Jon’s tour dates and new album can be found here: jonbonjovi.komi.io
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