Jon Bon Jovi released his first solo album “Blaze of Glory” with guest appearances of Jeff Beck, Little Richard and Elton John. Hits like “Livin’ On A Prayer”, “You Give Love A Bad Name” and “Wanted Dead Or Alive” rocketed in the charts.Īfter a very long and exhausting tour in 1990 the band took a musical break so the members could focus on their solo projects. With their third album “Slippery When Wet” however they had their huge international breakthrough in 1986. The first two albums of Bon Jovi didn’t really have much success. Jon Bon Jovi and his co-writer Richie Sambora thought about giving it another band before its release. Bon Jovi’s first US number-one-hit was “You Give Love a Bad Name” but it was just inches away from being a miss. He has a father with Italian and Slovak roots and also a mother of German and Russian ancestry. The real-life name of the band's lead singer, Jon Bon Jovi, is actually John Francis Bongiovi. And he seems to be the boss as he actually owns the band, and employs the other band members as employees. The venue also plans to bring in other acts in the future, such as Dena Blizzard's One Funny Mother tour, Brass Transit and American Graffiti and Jersey Seasons.Johnny Electric - this was originally planned to be the band's name, but they then decided to name it after their lead singer Jon Bon Jovi. In the past, acts such as Kiss, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne and Johnny Cash have performed at McMorran. In the ‘70s, the band released an album every year, with its commercial breakthrough coming in 1977 with 'The Grand Illusion.' Prices range from $65 to $75 for the floor and $55 for arena seating. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday at /styx, at McMorran's box office or by calling (810) 985-6166. 'This is something we're going to try, and we really look forward to having a concert in the arena again.' 'We're coming off a big shutdown, and this is our big reopening,' said Rob Churchill, McMorran general manager. 'This is not a tribute band, this is the real deal,' Port Huron City Manager James Freed said in a text message. In a press conference Monday, it was announced that American rockers Styx will be performing at McMorran Arena Thursday, Nov. This November, rock fans will be treated to a special show at McMorran.

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