July 11, 1982 – Pete Willis is fired from Def Leppard and replaced by Phil Collen, due to excessive alcohol consumption on the job.  “Things were going too fast for me.” says Willis. “I was still enjoying it, but I was using drink as a crutch. It wasn’t nice to go that way, but it was something that … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 11 in Classic Rock →

July 1, 1983 – Bon Jovi signs with Mercury Records, and goes on to sell over 130 million records worldwide.  Initially, they had considered calling themselves “Johnny Electric.” July 1, 1978 – The very first Texxas Jam takes place at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, with Aerosmith, Van Halen, Journey, Ted Nugent, Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, Heart, Head East, Eddie Money, … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 1 in Classic Rock →

As the latest covid variant threatens live music and events once again (including this week’s postponement of the Grammy Awards), Bon Jovi are taking a chance, announcing the band’s return to the road for their first tour since the start of the pandemic. Dubbed simply the Bon Jovi 2022 Tour, the 15-date trek kicks off … Continue reading Bon Jovi Announce 2022 Spring Tour →

We’ve all heard the classic holiday tale “’Twas The Night Before Christmas” a few times, but have you heard it told by Elton John, Bon Jovi or Billy Idol? Those are just three of the celebrities participating in iHeartRadio’s ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas podcast, which features an array of artists and celebrities reading the … Continue reading Hear ’Twas the Night Before Christmas’ Read by Elton John, Bon Jovi and More →

When it comes to the holidays, older really is better.  Aside from Twisted Sister’s 2006 version of “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” all of the songs on of list of the top 15 classic rock Christmas songs have been out for at least two decades, and in the case of Chuck Berry, six decades!  But … Continue reading Top 15 Classic Rock Christmas Songs →

Sting, Billy Joel and Bon Jovi are among the artists set to perform for the Rise Up New York! benefit next week. The initiative, organized by iHeartMedia and Robin Hood (an organization that focuses on fighting poverty in New York), will raise money and awareness for individuals and organizations on the frontlines for the COVID-19 … Continue reading Sting, Billy Joel and Bon Jovi Join Rise Up New York Benefit Lineup →

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Tony Bennett will participate in the Jersey 4 Jersey benefit event tonight, raising funds for the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund. Also making appearances are Danny DeVito, Whoopi Goldberg, Chelsea Handler and Jon Stewart, among others. The one-hour special event will air at 7pm ET on Wednesday, April 22nd … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen to Headline Jersey 4 Jersey Benefit Tonight →

While the majority of artists set to tour this summer have announced postponements of their upcoming concert dates due to COVID-19, Bon Jovi is going one step further so that fans can get their money back. Rather than postponing, the band has officially canceled their summer tour with Bryan Adams, a move that ensures ticket … Continue reading Bon Jovi Cancels Tour to Ensure Fans Receive a Refund →

Jon Bon Jovi will record a charity single for Prince Harry’s Invictus Games Foundation. The song, titled “Unbroken”, was originally released in 2019 and featured in the documentary To Be of Service. Bon Jovi will record a new version of the track with the Invictus Games Choir at Abbey Road Studios in London next week. … Continue reading Jon Bon Jovi Will Record Charity Single for Prince Harry’s Invictus Games →

Jon Bon Jovi and his JBJ Soul Foundation have teamed up with Rutgers University to open a kitchen which will help students who struggle with food insecurity. The rocker says 1 in 3 college students lack the financial resources to afford consistent and healthy meals. According to Rutgers, more than 50 percent of their student … Continue reading Jon Bon Jovi Partners with Rutgers to Help Provide Meals for Students in Need →

Bon Jovi have released a new single “Unbroken”, which was written for Josh Aronson’s documentary, To Be of Service. The film explores the stories of veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the positive impacts of being paired with a service dog. To Be of Service will screen in theaters around the U.S. in … Continue reading Listen: Bon Jovi Releases new Single “Unbroken” to Benefit the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation →

Bon Jovi’s original line-up reunited on stage Saturday night for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Guitarist Richie Sambora, who left the band in 2013 and original bassist Alec John Such who quit in 1994 took the stage with their former bandmates to deliver a fiery performance of some of Bon … Continue reading Bon Jovi Reunite for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction →