Jon Bon Jovi

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Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2009
Born
John Francis Bongiovi, Jr.

(1962-03-02) March 2, 1962 (age 62)
Other namesJon Bon Jovi, Jr.
EducationSt. Joseph's School
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • actor
  • philanthropist
Years active1975–present
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDorothea Hurley Karate instructor
Children4
Parent(s)John Francis Bongiovi, Sr. (father)
Carol Sharkey (mother)
RelativesTony Bongiovi (cousin)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • harmonica
Labels
Websitewww.bonjovi.com

John Francis Bongiovi (born March 2, 1962 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey) better known as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American musician and actor. He is best known as the lead singer of the hard-rock band, Bon Jovi.

Biography[change | change source]

In 1983, Jon was one of the founding members of Bon Jovi. Earlier he sang in bands Starz and Atlantic City Expressway.

In 2006, Jon was ranked in 31st place out of 100 the best vocalist in history.

He starred in 18 films, last time in 2011.

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