Jon Bon Jovi - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 02, 1962 |
|---|---|
| Age | 63 |
| Birthplace | Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Jon Bon Jovi's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Lead singer and founder of the band Bon Jovi; hit songs such as 'Livin' on a Prayer' and 'Wanted Dead or Alive'. |
Intro
Jon Bon Jovi is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi. With a career spanning four decades, he has achieved tremendous commercial success and recognition, both as a solo artist and with his band.
Early Life & Background
Jon Bon Jovi, born John Francis Bongiovi Jr., grew up in Sayreville, New Jersey. He was influenced by music early on through his family and began playing in local bands as a teenager. He later attended St. Joseph High School, then Sayreville War Memorial High School.
Career Highlights
- Formed Bon Jovi in 1983 and released their debut album the following year.
- Breakthrough with the album 'Slippery When Wet' (1986), featuring signature songs like 'Livin' on a Prayer' and 'You Give Love a Bad Name'.
- Inducted with Bon Jovi into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
- Solo career includes hit albums like 'Blaze of Glory' (1990), which earned him a Golden Globe and an Academy Award nomination.
- Has acted in various films and television shows, including 'Moonlight and Valentino' and 'Ally McBeal'.
Trivia
- Jon Bon Jovi is the owner of the Philadelphia Soul, an Arena Football League team.
- He has been heavily involved in philanthropy, founding the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation to combat issues of homelessness and hunger.
- He holds an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Monmouth University.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jon Bon Jovi?
Jon Bon Jovi is 63 years old.
When was Jon Bon Jovi born?
Jon Bon Jovi was born the 2 March 1962.
Where is Jon Bon Jovi from?
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About March 2nd, 1962, in brief:
- Historical events: In a historic basketball performance, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored 100 points against the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania, setting multiple National Basketball Association records. This extraordinary achievement remains one of the most remarkable individual performances in professional sports history.
- Day of the week: March 2nd, 1962 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Duke Of Earl by Duke Of Earl (Gene Chandler)
- #1 UK song: Can't Help Falling In Love / Rock-A-Hula Baby by Elvis Presley
- Popular movie: El Cid directed by Anthony Mann
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