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Bon Jovi
One of the best-selling bands of all time, Bon Jovi enjoyed massive success
during the 1980s, thanks to a marketable sound that bridged the gap between
arena rock and polished pop. Unlike many of their peers, the New Jersey natives
sustained that popularity through the 1990s and well into the 21st century,
maintaining their spot in the mainstream by embracing other genres—including
adult contemporary and modern country—without abandoning their rock 'n' roll
roots. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi was raised in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he
formed the band in 1983. Joined by keyboardist D...
