Jon Bon Jovi
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
- 2012Razzie Award - Worst Ensemble:Nominated
- 2013Golden Globe - Best Original Song - Motion Picture:Nominated