[TOKYO ROAD] Trivia Quiz About Bon Jovi

Young Guns II

John made a cameo appearance in the film Young Guns II and provided the theme song, Blaze of Glory. Blaze of Glory was a major hit, and for it John won a Golden Globe Award.

5 songs

From Bon Jovi’s album New Jersey, five singles reached the Top 10, including the chart-topping Bad Medicine and I’ll Be There for You. This was a very rare achievement and an exceptional success for a rock band.

Super Rock ’84

Bon Jovi first visited Japan in 1984, and their performance at the festival “Super Rock ’84” was their first show in the country. That year was also a memorable one for Bon Jovi, as they released their debut album.

two sheets

Like many bands that were popular in the ’80s, the ’90s—when the grunge and alternative rock boom took off—were a time of change for Bon Jovi. There were greatest hits compilations and Jon’s solo albums, but as Bon Jovi, they released two original albums: Keep The Faith and These Days.

Dave “The Snake” Sabo

Dave "The Snake" Sabo, who is also John’s childhood friend, played guitar in Bon Jovi’s predecessor band, the Wild Ones. He would later become widely known as a member of Skid Row.

Miki Asakura

Miki Asakura, known for hit songs like “Hero (Holding Out for a Hero),” released a Japanese cover of “Runaway” as a single in 1985. It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “Chikyōdai” (Foster Sisters).

Sakura, sakura

In the intro of 'Tokyo Road,' the melody that plays along with the music box is 'Sakura Sakura.' Through this song, Bon Jovi expresses their bond with and love for Japan, and the choice of a nursery rhyme that every Japanese person knows seems to further emphasize that sentiment.