Jon Bon Jovi recently talked about being written off many times in the past, but always managed to make a comeback.
During a recent interview on Virgin Radio UK’s “Chris Evans Breakfast Show”, Jon Bon Jovi commented on the criticism regarding his live performances.
Jon Bon Jovi responds to criticism
Jon Bon Jovi is back at it after years of vocal struggles and there has been a recovery process after a surgery that had complicated his job. While he received some criticism for a few of his vocal performances over the past few years, he explained why he never wanted to lower the register of classic Bon Jovi songs:
“I didn’t want to do that. I’m holding that high standard. And, again, our reputation was built on being a live band.”
When asked to comment on his earlier remarks about how he’d prefer to just stay at home rather than phone it in, Bon Jovi said:
“It’s just not gonna happen, you know? I mean, I just, I’d rather not. We’ve had enough of a history. Our legacy is what it is. I don’t need to be out there for the applause.”
Bon Jovi’s self-titled debut album in 1984 set the stage for what would become one of the most promising careers in rock music. However, it was their third studio album, “Slippery When Wet,” released in 1986, that catapulted them to the top of the music industry.
In the years that followed, the band’s popularity experienced ups and downs, yet they consistently managed to recover and remain a household name in the music industry through various turbulent periods.
He also spoke about the band’s longevity when asked about his approach of writing now that he’s in his early 60s. He replied:
“I hope you’ll agree with this, the 60s are a time for wisdom. Like, we’ve run the gamut. We’ve seen everything, and we’ve seen it come around a second time. So, everything should be about joy, with a viewpoint of wisdom. I mean, we’re still us, right? I’m not on the comeback tour of anything like that, so there’s a wisdom in that. And now that I’m healthy again, I really look forward to sharing that joy with the idea that I’ve been here before. You know, I’m going to be able to really take everything in, and that’s good. I’m not chasing rainbows.”
Despite the ups and downs throughout his career, Jon Bon Jovi has found a support system in his wife, Dorothea Hurley. He also recently opened up about his long-standing marriage in an interview shared on How To Fail with Elizabeth Day.
