Jon Bon Jovi has been rocking out since he was a teen, so it’s hard to believe he’s 61 now! Celebrate his birthday with a look back at his best photos of all time.
.With voluminous locks and powerhouse vocals, Jon Bon Jovi has been captivating audiences since the 1980s. Hailing from New Jersey, the artist born John Francis Bongiovi Jr. first began flexing his musical muscles at thirteen, tinkering with both piano and guitar as part of his band Raze. After honing his craft and even trying his hand at jingle writing, he went on to form his iconic band, Bon Jovi, in 1983. The group immediately made their presence felt with their smash hit “Runaway”, which made a splash on Billboard’s top 40.

But, it was the 1986 album Slippery When Wet that catapulted Bon Jovi and his band to stratospheric levels of superstardom. With 28 million copies sold and chart-topping singles like “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “Livin’ on a Prayer”, they cemented their place in music history. Jon Bon Jovi’s talents were officially recognized when he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009.

Jon Bon Jovi won over fans from the instant he stepped on stage. He had fans in a tizzy during a stop by the British TV show The Tube.

For those craving more Jon Bon Jovi, look no further. Check out his musical metamorphosis and fashion evolution in our gallery here.

Bon Jovi In Switzerland

Bon Jovi In Switzerland

 

Jon Bon Jovi performs in front of 10,000 fans at a Concert in the Idaalp Ski Area of Ischgel/samnaun Switzerland. He was clearly a star.

Bon Jovi In The 80s

Bon Jovi In The 80s

 

Bon Jovi backstage at the Norwich Playhouse. Clockwise from bottom left, you can see Tico Torres, Richie Sambora, Alec John Such, David Bryan and Jon Bon Jovi.

 

Jon Bon Jovi In 1992

Jon Bon Jovi In 1992

 

Jon Bon Jovi in 1992. His smile was electric.

 

Bon Jovi In Concert In 1993

Bon Jovi In Concert In 1993

 

Bon Jovi brings the rock to London’s Wembley Arena on May 14, 1993. His hair was flowing and his pants were tigh