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Jon Bon Jovi Biography

Birth Name:Jon Bon Jovi

Birth Place:Sayreville, New Jersey, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Was named to the White House Council for Community Solutions in 2010 by President Barack Obama
  • Made early connections with various musicians while working sweeping floors at the recording studio The Power Station
  • Quote: "Success is falling nine times and getting up ten․"
  • Often creates songs based on overcoming hardships in life
  • Constantly wears sunglasses because his eyes are sensitive to sunlight and cigarette smoke
  • Is a member of the first rock band to have a number one hit on the country music charts

Awards

  • 1991ASCAP Award-Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures: winner
  • 1991Oscar-Best Music, Original Song: nominated
  • 1991Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: winner
  • 1991Grammy-Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television: nominated
  • 1997Grammy-Best Music Video - Long Form: nominated
  • 2002Peabody Award-Winner: winner
  • 2011Felix-Best Original Song: winner
  • 2013Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated