Bon Jovi: A look at the iconic rock band then and now
foxnews.comSince forming in 1983, Bon Jovi has had an incredible career, spanning three decades. With a number of accolades, including a Grammy under their belt, the band was still hitting the road as of late.They are currently on a North American tour.
However, the band took a pause on Sunday, after it was revealed that their former bassist had died. Here's a look at the iconic rock band through the years.
The Wild Ones John Francis Bongiovi Jr., known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, and keyboard player David Bryan began playing music together in New Jersey as the band called Atlantic City Expressway in the early ‘70s.
Jon formed a few other groups through the years and recorded his first single, "Runaway," in 1980 with studio musicians before re-recording the song for a compilation album on local New York station, WAPP 103.5FM "The Apple." As the song picked up plays on radio airwaves in 1983, Jovi used the opportunity to put a full band together.
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