BON JOVI
Recording successes come often, but recording phenomenons come rarely. Bon Jovi is such a phenomenon. 1986-and so far, 1987 as well-saw an overwhelming surge of interest in this clean-cut quintet from New Jersey. Slippery When Wet, their third album, simply exploded, as the group dominated the charts, MTV and the tour circuit with an efficiency rivalled by few.
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BON JOVI
Recording successes come often, but recording phenomenons come rarely. Bon Jovi is such a phenomenon.
1986-and so far, 1987 as well-saw an overwhelming surge of interest in this clean-cut quintet from New Jersey. Slippery When Wet, their third album, simply exploded, as the group dominated the charts, MTV and the tour circuit with an efficiency rivalled by few.
Keeping in character, their mega-platinum success seems to have left the band relatively unfazed. "The attitude of this band has always been: don't ever get your feet off the ground," Jon explains simply. He adds:
"I'm still nervous when I go out there (onstage). But playing is so cool it's all worthwhile. It's the coolest thing."
Playing and entertaining-is the bottom line with Bon Jovi, and the secret of their appeal. "I don't feel like I'm the one to be telling kids about the ways of the world," Jon explains. "I do see a need to be responsible. I think it's real important to have a good time with rock 'n' roll; I still believe that. I want the kids to have a big release when they come to our concerts."
At this point, no easier said than done, Jon.
