About this episode

This episode explores the origins and rise of Bon Jovi from New Jersey clubs to rock superstardom.

In this episode, Jason and Dee dive into the unlikely origins of Bon Jovi, tracing the band's journey from the clubs of New Jersey to the brink of rock superstardom. Discover how Jon Bon Jovi scored a hit before assembling the lineup that would conquer the world, the surprising connection between Bon Jovi and R2-D2, and the twists, setbacks, and lucky breaks that paved the way to one of the biggest albums of the 1980s. From "Runaway" to the arrival of Richie Sambora, from relentless touring to finding the signature sound that would define a generation, this is the story of how Bon Jovi became poised to take over MTV, radio, and arenas around the globe. So grab your talk box, sling on a double-neck guitar, and join us as we count down the incredible road to Slippery When Wet. Let it rock!

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, Dee

Topics covered

• Bon Jovi
• rock music
• 1980s
• music history
• superstardom
• MTV

Keywords

• Bon Jovi
• Slippery When Wet
• Jon Bon Jovi
• Richie Sambora
• 1980s rock
• music history
• R2-D2

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bon Jovi

Books & works: Slippery When Wet, Runaway, R2-D2

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