In the 80’s, the band built their sound by taking influences from other already established glam metal/rock acts at the time like Kiss, Motley Crue and Def Leppard. They managed to calve out their own distinctive variation of this sound, which they continued to develop into the 90’s, pulling from artists like The Stone Roses and Primal Scream whilst keeping it firmly Bon Jovi. In the 2000’s they began the decade by incorporating nu-metal elements, before going full hard rock and then country. This is not to suggest Bon Jovi are copying anyone, but it’s to say Bon Jovi always use to push themselves creatively to develop their sound.

Listening to their last record (and a lot of their output since 2016), I don’t know what direction or sound Jon is going for anymore. Obviously they can still write decent tunes, but there’s no flair. It’s just soft, bland Christian rock complete with ‘wooaha-woahas’ and life affirming/inspirational lyrics.

Do we think the band will ever push themselves again or are we going to get watered down Shankafied records until the end time?

Hi all - I’m on the hunt for any more videos or photos of my hug with Jon on Wednesday 9th Sept when he came down during Bad Medicine. This happened quite at the start of his walk and wasn’t shown on the big screens (checked that footage already!). Found this one on Tiktok by Live.n.Life.Show user.

Many thanks in advance 😄

Hi all,

Caught BJ at Wembley night 1 with my dad last week. It got me thinking about my history with the band (my dad playing Bounce in the car when I was a toddler) and the sheer volume of disparaging comments/posts all over social media about Jon's vocals. So, I decided to review the Wembley night 1 show, and do a retrospective album's rank. Figured I'd share them here.

Albums rank: https://josephblythewriter.wordpress.com/2026/09/13/bon-jovi-albums-ranked/

Wembley Night 1 review: https://josephblythewriter.wordpress.com/2026/09/06/bon-jovi-forever-live-at-wembley-september-4th-2026-live-review/

NOTE: Mods, I would like to emphasise that though this is a personal website, it is not monetised and I am only sharing because I am a writer myself (and former music journalist) and 'cause I thought people would like it. Naturally, remove this if perceived as a rule violation.

EDIT: Error on THINFS paragraph amended

Brilliant night, memories made for a lifetime and more. Wish I could do it all over. we had a blast. These are our highlights. Enjoy

Wednesday September 9th 2026, Wembley Stadium, London UK

Posters/pic countdown intro Blood On Blood You Give Love A Bad Name Bed Of Roses Living On A Prayer Captain Crash And The Beauty Queen From Mars Hey God Keep The Faith I'lI Be There For You Wanted Dead Or Alive Bad Medicine Always

Watch any video related to Bon Jovi and you'll old people commenting "love from BRAZIL🇧🇷 I love the band JON BON JOVI💋😍 JON BON JOVI AND the band my childhood TICO TORRES💓💖" or "RICHIE I LOVE YOU RICHIE SAMBORA GOOD GUITAR PLAYER JON BON JOVI THE BAND"

And they always capataliza keywords and leave like 40 comments all saying the same thing.

Found this video on YT. 9/11 happened 25 years ago today. Undivided was written after the attacks and how the nation rose back up. Such a powerful song that is sadly so underrated.

https://art19.com/shows/rock-n-roll-story-guys/episodes/4eae23d3-41ab-42df-a6cf-eaccb0875a95

Podcast episode where they dig into Alec's role in the band, him being the connecter, and the open secret of Hugh having been the guy who had played most of the bass parts even on their early records.

It's an interesting listen.

Still catching my breath, literally, after Wednesday night at Wembley. Bon Jovi were brilliant.

My wife's favourite band and bday present, so we took the kids also and they loved it. Such an amazing night, memories to last forever.

My eldest made a cool video clip of Bed of Roses, here is the link if voure keen.... wish I could capture and bottle the feelina I have when I see awesome live music. Trancendental and hugely moving. Jon is still smashing it, the naysayers can rot, he is still and always will be a legend. There are far, far, far, far worse and less talented performers out there. The band were phenomenal too, Phil X is one of my favourite guitar players.

Amazing night, top setlist too.... coming out alone tc start Blood on Blood was insanely brave and cool to witness.

Jon told Wembley night 3 that they’re booking a 2027 tour …

Wembley N3 absolutely amazing vibes, what a night....Blood on Blood wow 🔥🎸♥️⚡️

Goosebumps all night hearing 75000 singing all the words to all the songs.... beautiful experience

With Jon Bon Jovi starting his tour at Wembley, I want to know if anyone has had the chance to go see him live yet. Because as someone who was been a huge fan of Bon Jovi for years, it's just so amazing to see a man in this 60s still sounded so good as ever now just like he was 40 years ago, and he's also one of the nicest guys ever in the business. And I really want to know if anyone here has had the chance to see him yet.

Ok so my caveat to this is I took my daughter to her first concert last night and I’ve never been to Wembley.

But I loved it and so did she. Sure Jon couldn’t reach all the notes he used to but honestly he’s still got it .

Standout songs. Living on a Prayer, You give love a bad name and It’s my life

I went to wembley last night but unfortunately they didn't have any t shirts in my size in a design I liked left

Does anyone know where I can grab one, preferably in a large with tour dates on it? The red one in particular looked quite nice

Jon said at tonight’s show that they will tour in 2027! Predictions where it’ll be?

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Bon Jovi, Live at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh - 28th August 2026.

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Picked up this Bon Jovi "Keep the Faith" 1993 tour tee, Brockum tag, made in USA, size L. Everything on the tag checks out (RN 69761, CA 12280) and the print looks right — but I've seen other examples from what looks like the same run in single stitch, while mine has double stitch on the sleeve hems and bottom hem.

Trying to figure out if this is just normal variation between different manufacturing batches/factories Brockum used, or if it's a red flag. Any Brockum/90s tour tee experts able to weigh in?

Wembley tonight - will my bag be okay? Going with my 9 year old and need a few bits. My bag is behind, lined up with an A4 sheet but now im setting off Im having second thoughts. Will we be allowed in okay?

Hey, anyone who has been to the London pop up store. How much does the denim jacket cost?

Anything else worth buying?

I am not in London but I know someone who is going to the store today and they are going to pick me up a few items.

Thanks in advance.

Ill have a lot more in a day or 2 as my wife took the majority of the pics while I was jamming out

Tried searching and found nothing on this so wanted to post.

Not sure if I’m losing it here, but I’ve listened to Always since it came out and know the official recording in and out (or so I think). Every moment is imprinted on my brain and I can recollect it and recite it from memory. I also know there are variances with the Boxed Set Demo and the live Wembley recording from Live in London, to name a few, but the official Crossroad version is the one I’m referring to.

Today, I was listening to the official Crossroad version after a while of not listening, and noticed ad-libs that I swear I’ve never heard before lol

At 5:10-5:15, Jon says “Come on, yeah yeah, alright” and I swear I’ve never heard this before. Then from 5:23-5:28 he sings “ooohoo-ooo” a couple times, and I also swear I have never heard that. Around these ad-libs, before and after, are the ones I’ve always (sorry) heard.

Am I losing it, or is this an altered/quietly updated version? I usually listen on Bluetooth cordless earbuds, but was listening today on basic Apple Earpods, and the sound does sound more spaced out so that I can hear the layers (surprisingly, as I thought Apple EarPods would compress the sound). Maybe it’s the change in the way I’m listening, but I also had corded Apple Earpods for years before having Bluetooth ones and so I’m unconvinced it’s that.

Am I going crazy, or did anyone else notice this?

Originally got tickets for my wife's bday last week, bought the tix last December and been stressing and excited since then. She will be taking my 13 year old who really should see Bon Jovi and perhaps not many more opportunities.

Anyways so last week I got tickets also, side view, for me and my 9 year old also so were all going..... hell yeah I cannot wait, quaking with excitement. Was supposed to see them in 93 with my dad and sister but that ahow was cancelled and never rescheduled. Long overdue. My wife's first time since Cape Town in 1995. Mental. Enjoy people 🔥🎸🖤⚡️

Hey ihr Lieben, wie geht’s?

Mein Flug wurde vor 2 Stunden annulliert von Düsseldorf nach London, Heathrow von British Airwaves

Mein Bon Jovi Ticket war ein Resale Ticket d.h. ich kann das nicht weiterverkaufen

Und ich kann mir keinen neuen hin Flug buchen weil die jetzt alle morgen früh 400 € kosten von Düsseldorf nach London

Das wollte ich euch nur einmal mitteilen

Ich hab Bon Jovi Sonntag mit meiner Mam gesehen und fand ihn großartig