Tommy and Gina

In Bon Jovi’s signature song “Livin’ On A Prayer,” Tommy and Gina are portrayed as a couple trying to overcome hardship. Fourteen years later, their names appear in “It’s My Life,” delighting longtime fans. Incidentally, they’re said to be modeled after Desmond Child—Bon Jovi’s co-writer—and his girlfriend at the time.

2018

Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Former members Richie Sambora and Alec John Such also reunited, delighting longtime fans with an emotional speech.

Johnny Electric

The band name Jon Bon Jovi originally wanted was “Johnny Electric.” It’s pointless to speculate about history, but you can’t help wondering what might have happened if they had debuted under that name!

Dawn Runaway

Bon Jovi’s debut album, Bon Jovi, was given the Japanese title “Yoake no Runaway” (Runaway at Dawn) when it was released in Japan.

Cross Road 〜The Best Of Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi’s first greatest hits album, “Cross Road: The Best of Bon Jovi,” was the band’s first release to reach No. 1 on the Oricon chart. Since there are three versions—Japanese, U.S., and International—fans will surely want to own them all!

Slippery When Wet

Released in 1986, Slippery When Wet is a monster album that has reportedly sold over 28 million copies worldwide. In Japan, it’s also known by the Japanese title “Wild in the Streets,” and it includes signature tracks like You Give Love a Bad Name and Livin’ on a Prayer.

Nakayama Kinnikun

While Nakayama Kinnikun is active not only as a muscle-bound comedian but also as a bodybuilder, “It’s My Life” is used as his theme song, and it seems many younger people learned about the track through him.