OLD TRAFFORD CRICKET GROUND FRIDAY 24th JUNE 2011.
John Francis Bongiovi Jr Born March 2nd 1962 Perth Amboy New Jersey
US. . Known Professionally as Jon Bon Jovi is an American Singer, Song
Writer , Guitarist & Actor . He is best known as a Founder & Frontman
of the Rock Band Bon Jovi which was formed in 1983 . He has released
15 Studio Albums with his Band as well as 2 Solo Albums . In 1980s
Bon Jovi started an Acting Career starring in the Films Moonlight &
Valentino , The Leading Man . Little City , Home Grown , Pay It Forward,
U-571 & Cry Wolf & Appearing on Television in shows such as Sex In
The City , 30 Rock , Ally Mc Beal Bon Jovi was Inducted into The Song
Writers Hall Of Fame . In 2012 He Ranked Number 50 on the list of
Billboard Magazines ” Power 100 ” A Ranking of ” The most Powerful
& Influential People in the Music Business . Bon Jovi began playing
Music in 1974 when he formed his First Band Raze & took part in
a Talent Contest at his school . At 16 He Formed a Band called
Atlantic City Expressway & was joined by David Bryan who would
Later become a Member of the Bon Jovi Band . Still in his Teens
Bon Jovi played in the Band John Bongiovi & The Wild Ones Performing
in Clubs such as the Fast Lane & Opening for Local Acts by 1980 . He
had formed his First Original Band ” The Rest ” the band opened for
New Jersey Acts such as ” Southside Johnny & The Ashbury Jukes ”
In March 1983 Bon Jovi called Bassist Alec John Such & Such called
experienced Drummer Tico Torres & Guitarist Ritchie Sambora. Bon
Jovi , Sambora , Such , Bryan & Torres began forming members of
the Band Bon Jovi . Released it’s First 2 Studio Albums . The Bands
Debut Single Runaway managed to crack the Top 40 . In 1986 the
Band Achieved Widespread Success & Global Recognition with it’s
third Studio Album ” Slippery When Wet ” which sold 28 Million
Copies World Wide as of 2011 , Slippery When Wet included Three
Top Ten Singles two of which ” You Give Love A Bad Name ” & Livin’
On A Payer ” . As of 2019 Bon Jovi has released 15 Studio Albums ,
Five Compilations & Three Live Albums . The Band has sold more
than 130 Million Records Worldwide , making it one of the Best
Selling Rock Bands . Bon Jovi has performed more than 2,700
Concerts over 50 Countries for more than 34 Million Fans , Bon
Jovi was inducted Into The Music Hall Of Fame 2018 . Years Active
( 1975 -2024 ) Genres Hard Rock , Glam Metal , Arena Rock , Pop
Rock & Country Rock . Line Up Jon Bon Jovi Lead Vocals / Rhythm
Guitar ( 1983 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Richie Sambora Lead Guitar/ B/V &
Talk Box ( 1983 – 2024 ) ( Left a Couple of Times ) ! ex. ex. ex. Tico
Torres Drums / Percussion ( 1983 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. David Bryan
Keyboards / Piano & B/V ( 1983 – 2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Hugh Mc Donald
Bass & B/V ( 1994 – 2024 ) Touring Member ex. ex. ex. Bobby Bandiera
Rhythm Guitar & B/V ( Live Only ) ( 2003 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Magic .
SONG 1. Blood On Blood ex. ” I can still remember ” ” When I was a
Kid ” ” When friends were friends forever ” & what you said was what
you did ” Amazing arrangement & Song-writing & Brilliant Playing .
SONG 2. You Give Love A Bad Name ex. ( Intro ) ” Shoot through the
heart & you’re to blame ” ” Darling you give love a bad name ” Love It.
SONG 3. Born To Be My Baby ex. ” Rainy night & we worked all day ”
” We both got jobs ‘ cause there bills to pay ” ” We got something they
can’t take away ” ” Our love , our lives ” Outstanding Vocals & Sounds.
SONG 4. We Weren’t Born To Follow ex. ” This one goes out to the man
who mines for miracles ” ” This one goes out to the ones in need ”
” This goes out to the sinner & the cynical ” ” This ain’t about no apology”
SONG 5. In These Arms ex. ” You want commitment ” ” Take a look into
these eyes ” ” They burn with fire , yeah ” ” Until the end of Time ” ” & I
would do anything I’d beg , I’d steel , I’d die ” ” To have you in these arms
tonight ” Another amazing arrangement & playing & Vocals & Harmonies.
SONG 6. Lost Highway ex. ( C ) ” Hey , Hey , I finally found my way ” ” Say
goodbye to yesterday ” ” Hit the gas there ain’t no brakes on the Lost
Highway ” ” Yeah I’m busting loose I’m letting go ” ” Out on this open road”
” It’s Independence Day on this Lost Highway ” Outstanding Song-writing .
SONG 7. It’s My Life ex. ” This ain’t a song for the broken hearted ” No silent
prayer for the faith departed ” ” I ain’t gonna be just a face in the crowd ”
” You’re gonna hear my voice ” ” When I shout it out loud ” Amazing Sounds.
SONG 8. Runaway ex. ” On the streets were you live ” ” Girls talk about their
social lives ” ” They’re made of lipstick , plastic & paint ” ” A touch of sable
in their eyes ” Amazing Lead / Rhythm / Bass / Keys / Drums & Vocals Love It.
SONG 9. Raise Your Hands ex.(C)” You’re under a Gun ,out on the Run , under
the Gun ” ” Playin’ to win ” Another amazing arrangement & Playing. Love It.
SONG 10. We Got It Goin’ On ex. ” Is there anybody out there looking for a
Party ? ” ” Shake your money maker , Baby smoke it if you got it ” ” We just
wanna have some Fun if you don’t wanna kiss this ” ” Everybody raise your
hands come on I need a witness ” Amazing Lights / Mixing & Screens. Magic.
SONG 11. Captain Crash & The Beauty Queen From Mars ex. ” Dressed up
for a Big Date ” ” Like Halloween Day but it is the fourth of July now ” ” A
Car Crash in a suitcase & a painted face ” ” She was one of a kind ” Magic .
SONG 12 . Bad Medicine ex. ( With Roadhouse Blues & Shout ) ” Your Love
is like Bad Medicine ” ” Bad Medicine is what you need ” ” Oh , Oh , Oh ,
shake it up , just like Bad Medicine ” ” There ain’t no Doctor that can cure
my Disease ” Crowd going wild with delight & magical arrangement. Love It.
SONG 13. When We Were Beautiful ex. ” The world is cracked ” ” The sky is
torn ” ” I’m Hanging in ” ” You’re Holding on ” Amazing Vocals & Harmonies.
SONG 14. Bed of Roses ex. ( C ) ” want to lay down in a Bed Of Roses ” For
tonight I sleep on a Bed Of Nails ” ” Oh I wanna be just as close as , the
Holy Ghost Is ” ” & Lay you Down ” ” On a Bed Of Roses ” Just Love It.
SONG 15. I’ll Be There For You ex. ” I guess this Time you’re really leaving”
” I heard your suitcase say Good- Bye ” ” Well , as my broken heart lies
bleeding ” ” You say true love is suicide ” Amazing arrangement Just Love It.
SONG 16. Who Says You Can’t Go Home ex. ” I spent 20 years trying to get
out of this place ” ” I was looking for something I couldn’t replace ” ” I was
running away from the only thing I’ve ever known ” Amazing overall Sounds.
SONG 17. I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead ” ( Pre Chorus ) ” I wont Lie to you ” ” I’m
never going to cry to you ” ” I’ll probably drive you wild eight days a week ”
SONG.18. Work For The Working Man ex. ” I’m hear trying to make a living ”
” I ain’t living just to Die ” ” Never getting back what I’m giving ” ” Can some-
one somewhere help me Justify ” ” Why these strong hands are on the un-
employment line . Amazing Lead / Rhythm / Bass / Keys / Drums & Vocals.
SONG 19. Have A Nice Day ex. ” Ooh if there’s one thing I hang onto ” ” That
gets me through the night ” ” Ain’t gonna do what I don’t want to ” ” I’m
gonna Live my Life ” Amazing arrangement & Song-writing Just Heavenly .
SONG 20. Keep The Faith ex. ” Mother Mother tell your children ” ” that their
time has just begun ” ” I have suffered for my anger ” ” There are wars that
can’t be won ” This has been a wonderful Show of the Highest Order from
this Outstanding Band of Talented Musicians with Amazing Lights , Mixing
& Video Screens at the Fantastic Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Just Magic .
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