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Happy Birthday, Bon Jovi!!!! Post by: Eddie Ruckus 2 March, 2010 - 8:33 AM
Happy birthday, Jon!!!! The great Jon Bon Jovi turns 48 today. Unbelievable, right?
To celebrate Jon’s birthday and honour the man himself, we decided to take a moment to list the Top 10 reasons that we will always love the Jov.
1. That hair
Throughout his career, Jon Bon Jovi has proudly flaunted some of the best/worst hair the world of rock has ever, ever seen, and yet somehow he’s managed to survive it. From the lion mane of the 1980s through to the recent rumours of possible impending baldness, that hair has only enhanced rather than diminished the potency of the Jov.
2. That name
Very early on, he had the good sense to change the spelling of his name. Like, seriously, would many of us have ever worn t-shirts saying “Bongiovi”?
3. Charity
In 2006, he founded the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, a charity that tackles homelessness across the US. Jon is spending his spare time between gigs on the band’s current Circle tour visiting homeless shelters to work out how to improve the foundation’s work.
4. What a guy
Who else would have put up with Richie Sambora’s crap for so long?
5. Looking good
Jon is arguably the least f**ked up rocker of his generation. Just look at the other stars of the hair-band era – any member of, say, Motley Crue, Poison or the Gunners. God, just look at Richie!
6. Solo career
Did he ever really need the rest of Bon Jovi? His solo hits would suggest no, and yet he’s remained faithful for almost three decades.
7. Family man
He could have had anyone – anyone!!! – yet he’s stayed faithful to his childhood sweetheart/wife Dorothea forever.
8. He can act
He’s had a sideline in movies and TV, but never let that affect his real art.
9. He can’t act
But that’s never stopped him trying.
10. Well, obviously, THE MUSIC!!!
“You’ve got to hold on to what you’ve got …”
Happy birthday, Jon. Thank you for the music. Thanks for being you!!!!
Your turn – why do you love Mr Jon Bon Jovi?
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Karyn says
Well, DUH!! No one looks hotter in a pair of leather pants than Jon. He can leave his dirty socks at the end of my bed any day!! Happy Birthday Jon!! Bon Jovi ROCK!!
Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 8:48 AM -
Alicia Walsh says
Happy Birthday Jon!! He's the best looking 48 year old EVA!!
Can't wait to see them here in Melb, but in the meantime I'm going VIP 2ND ROW May 27th New Jersey baby!!! BON JOVI ROCKS!!!
Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 9:43 AM -
Fiona says
Happy Birthday Jon, wow 48, what a sexy man. Can't wait to see them this tour.
Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 10:03 AM -
Jenni says
OMG!!! How young is he in that interview?
We can't wait to see you and the boys in Australia!
Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 10:16 AM -
billy derbas says
Best damn band ever, 25 years, still strong. Happy birthday Jon.
Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 3:23 PM -
Leanne says
There are a thousand reasons to love the Bonj, but you've pretty much covered them all (the good ones anyway!!).
What I love most about him? He doesn't have attitude, he is giving back to the community (whilst not having to sprout his message constantly, yes, I'm looking at you Bono!!), he is a fantastic singer and entertainer and he's still HOT at 48!!
That pretty much covers it!! Happy Birthday Jon, see you in OZ sooner rather than later.
Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 3:49 PM -
Kim Mitchell says
Yes, I would love to post a comment about Jon, I know deep within my heart, and soul that he is a very caring, and loving person. Jon know's how to love God's way, and Jon know's the TRUE meaning of FAITH!...
Jon is a Blessed Gift from The Lord above, "To Jon I send my many of "Happy Birthday" Blessing's"... In All Truth, Truly, Kim Mitchell in Baltimore, MD True Love is forever'...
Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 4:51 PM
"GOD BLESS" -
Kim Mitchell says
I LOVE YOU KIM
Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 4:53 PM -
neil poullos says
he has inspired me to dream of an amazing invention and now write a manuscript about how it came to be - long live SIR JON BON JOVI I would love to meet him and tell him what his presence has meant to a man like me.
Posted Tuesday 2 March, 2010 9:55 PM -
Michelle says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST LOOKING MAN ON PLANET EARTH LOL !!! YOU ARE LIKE A GOODWINE YOU GET BETTER WITH AGE. BRING ON THE AUSSIE TOUR :)
Posted Wednesday 3 March, 2010 1:09 PM
