Now I want to find the greatness in things-which is why I was attracted to the arts in the first place. My real friends and my family know that if I’m not working I’m miserable. Have you always worked your butt off like this? INGRID SISCHY: Jon, every time I’ve spoken to you during the past year and a half, you were either going into or coming out of working on a movie. All this and much, much more, including movie-screen chemistry and actor authenticity, point to the news that everyday Jon Bon Jovi is becoming more and more of a contender in a game that only a short while ago wouldn’t give him the time of day.
But for a while now, he’s been putting in long, hard days as he enters a new arena-movies-without a trace of entitlement. He’s a real-life Rocky, the one who stands in the shadow of more obvious champs but ends up showing everyone a thing or two… Previously, his boxing ring has been the world of rock ‘n’ roll and his victory has been million of fans. In light of Burning Bridges, here we revisit the cover story, with photos by Ellen von Unwerth and an interview conducted by Ingrid Sischy. During that time, he received at least three features in this magazine, but none as great as his cover from our February 1998 interview. In the 1990s, Bon Jovi even emerged as an actor. Since Bon Jovi’s inception in 1983, JBJ himself (born John Francis Bongiovi Jr.) has been given an award from the White House Council for Community Scholars and President Obama, was named the “Sexiest Rock Star” by People Magazine, and received an honorary doctorate in humanities from Monmouth University. We’re slightly ambivalent about the release (and apparently people in Vancouver are, too), but regardless, this fall the band will embark on an international tour, stopping everywhere from China to India, Indonesia, South Korea, and the UAE. It’s been three years since the band’s last album, but now Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, and Tico Torres are back with Burning Bridges (Mercury Records), which the frontman refers to as the “fan’s record.”
Question: What American rock band has sold at least 100 million records, performed more than 2,700 concerts in over 50 countries, and is releasing its 13th studio album this Friday? Hint: Unforgettable hits include “It’s My Life” and “Livin’ on a Prayer.” Answer: Bon Jovi.
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