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April 23, 2008
Judgement Day For Bon Jovi Guitarist
As a result of a drunk driving arrest back in March, Bon Jovi guitar man Richie Sambora is facing three years probation, an alcohol education class and legal fees.
Although Sambora did not face the judge himself, his attorney entered a guilty plea for Sambora in court, admitting that the rocker was indeed operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Laguna Beach, CA.
The Laguna Beach police has also recommended that Sambora be prosecuted for child endangerment since his daughter was also in the vehicle at the time of Sambora’s arrest. Prosecutors decided not to file those charges since Sambora’s driving was not reported to be erratic enough and he was not speeding.
Sambora is currently on the road with Bon Jovi who will be performing at Nashville’s Sommet Center on April 24.
March 28, 2008
Bon Jovi Drummer’s Talent Extends Beyond Music
Although Tico Torres may not be a name that comes to mind when thinking about the very best rock drummers, I think he can safely be considered a solid performer who holds his own very well with his band mates in Bon Jovi.
What many people may not know about Torres is that he has talents 
that he enjoys as more of a solo artist as well. And when I say artist, I do mean artist.
I was a little surprised to learn that Tico Torres enjoys painting and sculpting and from the looks of his work, I’d say he’s quite good at it.
Saying he has been working in those mediums since he was 5 years old, Torres shifted his interests a little when he was about 12 and decided to get into music. An activity that was more "cool" among his peers at the time.
Some of his work will be on display through April 7 at the Walnut Street Gallery in Fort Collins, Colorado. Bon Jovi is scheduled to perform at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Monday.
March 27, 2008
Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora Arrested
Perhaps the rough patches in Richie Sambora’s life that were discussed recently are not quite over yet. The Bon Jovi guitarist was arrested Tuesday night in Laguna Beach, CA, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
As the Laguna Beach police tell the story, Sambora’s black Hummer was
seen weaving in traffic. When Sambora was stopped by police, he was subjected to the typical field sobriety tests to determine whether or not he might have had a little too much to drink.
According to police, Sambora was unable to pass the field sobriety tests and was taken into custody and was cooperative with police.
After being booked by police and providing a blood sample, Sambora was released at about 4:00 a.m.
When he was arrested, he was reported to have had three additional people in his vehicle with him. The other passengers were said to have been his girlfriend, his daughter and his daughter’s friend.
Sambora is scheduled to appear in court on May 7 after being charged with one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence.
Richie Sambora checked himself into rehab last summer in an effort to get his life back on track. Apparently, it will be up to a judge on May 7 to decide whether or not he’s been successful.
March 21, 2008
Lesson For Bon Jovi: Be Careful What You Ask For
Not long ago, New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi announced that they were in search of fan-filmed video to include in the state-of-the-art video effects used during their live performances.
Information was provided on how to submit videos for consideration and the fans have certainly stepped up to the plate and delivered. The problem is that not all the videos are quite what the group had in mind.
As reported by British tabloid Daily Mirror, the group has received more than their share of soft porn videos.
I suppose something like this is to be expected for a group that is fronted by someone like Jon Bon Jovi, who is well known as a magnet for numerous female admirers.
Although the exact nature of the steamy videos was not revealed, I think it is safe to make the assumption that some of Bon Jovi’s female fans seized the opportunity to share a little bit more about themselves with the group than might have been expected.
I suspect there is little that can be done to stop amorous advances under these circumstances, and only the boys in the band know if they actually want them to stop.
In any event, they still appear to be accepting submissions from fans on their dedicated website. Have it it, ladies!
March 18, 2008
Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora Speaks Out
Bon Jovi guitar man, Richie Sambora, took a little time out to talk to a newspaper in St. Paul, MN when the group rolled into that city to treat their fans to a couple of shows.
Sambora did not have too much to say about some recent rough 
patches in his life, other than to say that rock stars are not immune to life’s tragedies and that his band was a great help in getting him though it all.
Sambora split with his wife, actress Heather Locklear, not long ago and also spent some time in rehab.
Naturally, talked turned to Bon Jovi’s most recent album, Lost Highway, and whether or not the group will do another album with a country music influences. Something Sambora doubts, but will not rule out completely.
He also talked about the cutting-edge video technology that the group is currently using on their tour, their open act, Chris Daughtry of American Idol fame, the group’s fan base and the possibility of a Bon Jovi reality show.
For the full story check out TwinCities.com.
February 19, 2008
Bon Jovi Documentary In The Works
After 25 years rocking fans the world over, the realization that they have skimped a bit on recording the group’s history has prompted Bon Jovi to take action in order to correct the situation.
Bon Jovi has recently hired renowned documentary director Barbara 
Kopple to begin work on a new film that will document the group’s history and include footage of the band from the past as well as new footage that will be captured during the group’s tour that just got underway with the opening show in Omaha last night.
The group’s frontman, Jon Bon Jovi, was recently quoted as saying "I’m guilty of never having had enough film footage or photographs, simply because I kept the doors shut."
Although Jon Bon Jovi and perhaps others in the group may value their privacy more than some other celebrities, they now appear willing to give fans a little bit longer look behind closed doors by way of this new film which tells a story that they want their fans to hear.
There is no word yet on when the documentary will be completed and released to the public.
January 26, 2008
Worldwide Birthday Bash Planned For Jon Bon Jovi
The goal is to have the world’s biggest birthday celebration and the birthday boy in question is none other than Jon Bon Jovi.
The event is being organized by way of a web site called BonJoviFansRock.com and they are attempting to sign up as many participants as possible before the rocker’s birthday on March 2.
Citing Bon Jovi’s many charitable activities such as his participation in Habitat for Humanity and Oprah’s Angel Network, the organizers hope to enlist a sufficient number of Bon Jovi fans to turn this birthday celebration into a history-making event.
So far the effort has drawn participants from 40 countries and continues to grow.
While Bon Jovi’s plans have him in Philadelphia on March 2, fans from around the globe are being encouraged to get involved and perhaps even end up with a number of different events scheduled for that night around the world.
For more information and to get involved in the celebration, visit BonJoviFansRock.com and check it out.
January 18, 2008
Bon Jovi Rocks Australia And Talks Politics
Rumors have been swirling around recently regarding Jon Bon Jovi’s future and his alleged plans to get more involved in politics. Like so many others in the entertainment industry, he is a staunch Democrat and has been active in politics but denies he has any plans to become a politician.
Arriving in Australia to rock their fans in the land down under, Bon Jovi took a 
few minutes to talk with the media about his thoughts on politics.
Like so many others, he is not happy with the direction of the country during the Bush years and true to his Democratic roots, he plans to support a candidate from that party for President but will not reveal which one he as thrown his support behind.
No matter what is political leanings are, Bon Jovi the band is still hot in Australia these days. Having not performed there in about five years or so, Australian fans were anxious to snap up tickets to the show which sold out in 10 minutes. Some tickets were being offered on eBay for as much as $500.
It’s easy to understand why there has been so much speculation about a career in politics being the next big thing for Jon Bon Jovi since it appears to be a subject he is quite passionate about. Whether or not his denials about planning to get more involved are genuine or not remains to be seen.
December 31, 2007
Bon Jovi No Longer Worried About Success
We’ve been hearing some news about Jon Bon Jovi recently, including rumors about the rocker’s interest in New Jersey politics.
The latest from Bon Jovi concerns some recent comments he made regarding his feelings about success in the music business.
Taking to Contactmusic.com, Bon Jovi said, "It’s not about having to 
prove anything any more. I think we feel that less and less with each album - we know what we have achieved."
Although Bon Jovi the band is not as popular as they once were, they seem to be attracting enough attention from fans to keep touring and that seems to be enough to keep them satisfied.
No longer worried much about the success of new albums, Bon Jovi is more concerned with experimentation and the growth that he feels will come to the group as a result.
In another statement that hints that he may be a little bit concerned about becoming just another oldies act, Bon Jovi says, "It’s important we experiment. Without experimentation there wouldn’t be growth, and you risk becoming something of a nostalgia act, trying to repeat past successes."
November 15, 2007
Jon Bon Jovi To Run For Governor?
The celebrity newswire is buzzing with rumors of a possible run for New Jersey Governor by rocker Jon Bon Jovi.
Among the circumstances fueling this speculation are Bon Jovi’s recent hiring of public relations guru Ken Sunshine, his refusal to give up his house in New Jersey (despite the fact that he has moved to New York) and his frequent appearances at fundraising events in support of big-name Democrats.
I also can’t help but wonder if his recent admission about selling drugs in his younger days could be an effort to sweep the skeletons from the closet before some political opponent dug up that particular patch of dirt to use against him during a campaign.
Considering that the New York-New Jersey area is a long-time Democratic stronghold, a celebrity as liberal as Bon Jovi seems to be might just have a good shot at The Garden State’s top job. If action-adventure actor Arnold can get elected in California, why not a rock star in New Jersey?
There’s also the "hunk factor," that could help Bon Jovi with certain elements of the female vote.
For his part, Bon Jovi denies that he is considering a run for governor. His newly-hired P.R. man says that the rocker won’t be giving up his music any time soon since his day job is going too well.
