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  1. On This Day August 18 1986 - Bon Jovi Released Slippery When Wet

    On This Day August 18 1986 - Bon Jovi Released Slippery When Wet

    On this day August 18 1986, Slippery When Wet was released, becoming the third album by Bon Jovi and their most successful yet. It transformed the band from rising rockers into stadium headliners with a powerful blend of big choruses, slick production, and anthemic rock attitude. The album...
  2. On This Day August 11 1989 – The Moscow Music Peace Festival Was Held in the Soviet Union

    On This Day August 11 1989 – The Moscow Music Peace Festival Was Held in the Soviet Union

    On this day August 11 1989, the Moscow Music Peace Festival was held at Luzhniki Stadium in the Soviet Union. The groundbreaking concert brought together major American rock acts and a Soviet audience during a time when the Cold War was beginning to thaw. The lineup included Bon Jovi, Ozzy...
  3. On This Day: May 13, 1989 - I’ll Be There for You by Bon Jovi Hit Number One in America

    On This Day: May 13, 1989 - I’ll Be There for You by Bon Jovi Hit Number One in America

    On this day May 13, 1989, Bon Jovi reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 with the power ballad I’ll Be There for You. The song held the top spot through May 19 and became one of the most memorable hits from their multi platinum album New Jersey. With its soaring vocals, emotional lyrics...
  4. On This Day: April 28, 1989 - Jon Bon Jovi Marries Dorothea Hurley

    On This Day: April 28, 1989 - Jon Bon Jovi Marries Dorothea Hurley

    On April 28, 1989, Jon Bon Jovi surprised everyone when he married his high school sweetheart Dorothea Hurley in a private ceremony at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. At the height of Bon Jovi’s global fame, the couple decided to slip away quietly without any major fanfare or media...
  5. On This Day: March 27 1985 7800° Fahrenheit by Bon Jovi Was Released

    On This Day: March 27 1985 7800° Fahrenheit by Bon Jovi Was Released

    On this day March 27 1985 Bon Jovi released their second studio album 7800° Fahrenheit. Coming off their self titled debut the band pushed for a heavier and more polished sound with this release while continuing to build their identity in the mid 80s rock scene. The album reached number 37 on...
  6. On This Day: March 14 1983 Bon Jovi Formed in Sayreville New Jersey

    On This Day: March 14 1983 Bon Jovi Formed in Sayreville New Jersey

    On this day March 14 1983 Bon Jovi officially formed in Sayreville New Jersey. Led by Jon Bon Jovi the band brought together Richie Sambora David Bryan Alec John Such and Tico Torres to create what would become one of the biggest rock bands of all time. Bon Jovi quickly gained recognition with...
  7. On This Day: February 14, 1987 Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi Became the #1 Song in America

    On This Day: February 14, 1987 Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi Became the #1 Song in America

    On this day, February 14, 1987, Livin’ on a Prayer by Bon Jovi became the #1 song in America, kicking off a four-week reign at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The anthem remained at #1 from February 14 to March 13, cementing its status as one of the most iconic rock songs of the 80s. The track...
  8. Pete

    Bon Jovi Released “Livin’ on a Prayer” - October 31, 1986

    On this day, October 31, 1986, Bon Jovi released their iconic single “Livin’ on a Prayer.” The song quickly became a global anthem, capturing the spirit of the ‘80s with its powerful lyrics, catchy melody, and unforgettable chorus. Featured on their album Slippery When Wet, the song reached #1...
  9. Pete

    Bon Jovi Released “New Jersey” Today September, 19, 1988

    On this day, September 19, 1988, Bon Jovi released their fourth album, “New Jersey”! This iconic album quickly climbed to the top, hitting #1 on the US Billboard 200 charts and also securing the #1 spot in the UK, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand. “New Jersey” featured some of...
  10. Pete

    Slippery When Wet (1986)

    Title: Slippery When Wet Artist: Bon Jovi Genre: Rock Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - Let It Rock - 5:24 2 - You Give Love a Bad Name - 3:43 3 - Livin' on a Prayer - 4:10 4 - Social Disease - 4:18 5 - Wanted Dead or Alive - 5:08 6 - Raise Your Hands - 4:18 7 - Without Love - 3:40 8 -...
  11. B

    Celebrating the Undying Spirit of 80s Hair Bands

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article Celebrating the Undying Spirit of 80s Hair Bands. Please add to the discussion here.
    • Brad Bartlett
    • Thread
    • 1980s music 80s hair bands bon jovi classic rock revival def leppard glam rock guns n’ roses hair metal motley crue poison rock anthems rock nostalgia
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Boombox: 80s Music Chat
  12. Celebrating the Undying Spirit of 80s Hair Bands

    Celebrating the Undying Spirit of 80s Hair Bands

    In the pantheon of rock music, the 1980s stand out as an era of excess, extravagance, and electric energy, largely thanks to the rise of hair bands. With their towering hairstyles, flamboyant fashion, and larger-than-life personas, these bands became the defining face of a significant part of...
  13. Pete

    Which one of these popular 80s song is your favorite?

    The 80s produced a plethora of iconic songs across various genres. These songs below have left an indelible mark on music history and are often considered classics of the 80s. There are many more hits from that era, each holding a special place in the hearts of fans but these are some of the...
    • Pete
    • Thread
    • 80s 80s music 80s top hits a-ha bon jovi guns n' roses journey madonna michael jackson the police whitney houston
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Boombox: 80s Music Chat
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