Bon Jovi American rock band Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bon-Jovi Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Bon-Jovi Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 22, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents The American rock band Bon Jovi became well known to music audiences soon after its founding in 1983. Incorporating energetic guitar riffs and strong melodies in its emotionally charged power ballads, Bon Jovi has enjoyed critical and commercial success through its many hit singles, live concerts, and popular studio albums. The band’s original members included its eponymous founder and lead singer Jon Bon Jovi (the professional byname of John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.), keyboardist David Bryan, lead guitarist Richie Sambora, bassist Alec John Such, and drummer Tico Torres. After Such left the band in 1994, he was replaced by Hugh McDonald. ...(100 of 668 words)

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