Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres recently shot down rumors that he has retired from the band.
On Monday, August 25th, Torres dropped a short video message via the Bon Jovi social media in which he said:
“Hi, everybody. Tico Torres from Bon Jovi here. I’m here to dispel a lot of rumors that I’ve read, people calling me up, saying, ‘Did you retire from music, from the band?’ Well, no. I have no idea how this stuff starts. Musicians don’t retire, especially me.
“Me and the boys, Jon [Bon Jovi] and everybody, we’re still making music. I mean, the best we’ve ever been.
“All I can tell you is don’t listen to what you read. It’s most likely bullshit. [Laughs]
“See you later.”
The rumors of Tico retiring from Bon Jovi gained traction earlier in the month when the hosts of the “Bon Jovi Talk” podcast hinted at a possible lineup change. The podcast took to X to write:
“Wait…. Has Tico retired???? Apparently David [Bryan] said in the latest podcast with Jon that he and Jon started when they were 16 and now they’re the only two remaining in the band…… If Tico is done, that’s the band done. Tico is the heart and soul of the band. This isn’t a thing to start a rumour or gossip either. I am genuinely asking…”
In June of this year, Bon Jovi held its first full concert since 2022, marking the band’s return following Jon Bon Jovi’s announcement about his vocal cord issues. The concert took place in Nashville at Marathon Music Works, as part of a weekend travel package organized by Runaway Tours.
Tico Torres is a founding member of Bon Jovi, a band known for its catchy and professional take on hard rock that appeals to both teenagers and adults. Their music videos helped propel the albums “Slippery When Wet” (1986) and “New Jersey” (1988) to multi-platinum status worldwide. In the early ’90s, the New Jersey-based quintet successfully shifted its image, moving away from heavy metal to focus on straightforward arena rock and ballads.
As a young jazz fan studying under Joe Morello, Tico never could have imagined the success that awaited him. Even before joining Jon Bon Jovi in 1983, Tico had already built a successful career as a drummer. His studio and live experience with artists such as Frankie and The Knockouts, Pat Benatar, Chuck Berry, Cher, Alice Cooper, and Stevie Nicks helped establish him as a top-choice player in the industry.
Torres was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame with Bon Jovi in 2018.
Wait….
Has Tico retired????
Apparently David said in the latest podcast with Jon that he and Jon started when they were 16 and now they're the only two remaining in the band……
If Tico is done, that's the band done. Tico is the heart and soul of the band.
This isn't a…
— BonJoviTalk (@BonJoviTalk) August 7, 2025
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