Group Members | Jon Bon Jovi David Bryan Tico Torres Phil X Hugh McDonald |
Past Group Members | Dave Sabo Alec John Such Richie Sambora |
Touring Members | Bobby Bandiera Hugh McDonald Phil X |
Music Genre(s) | Rock pop rock hard rock glam metal heavy metal arena rock |
Music Genre | Rock Pop/Rock |
Origin | Sayreville, New Jersey, United States |
Year(s) Active | 1983–present 1983–present (hiatuses 1990–1991, 1997–1999) (hiatuses: 1990–1991; 1997–1998) |
Record Label | Island Mercury Mercury Nashville Vertigo |
Official Websites | bonjovi.com |
Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. It consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John Such quit the band in 1994, and longtime guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora left in 2013. The band have been credited with "[bridging] the gap between heavy metal and pop with style and ease".