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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Hotel stay in Montreal | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: Do you know at which hotel Bon Jovi stay when they're in Montreal and what is their fave ... A: Irene- Sorry, no, I have no way of knowing what hotel the band will stay in, or even if they plan ... | |
| Jon Bon Jovi's acoustic guitar. | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I don't know if you can answer this. But what guitar is Jon Bon Jovi using in the video of Blaze of ... A: Thomas- Someone told me it's an Ovation. I can't say that for sure, but I do believe that's right. ... | |
| backstage passes | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: We have Bon Jovi tickets with backstage passes for St. Paul in April. Is the backstage passes for ... A: Patty- You lucky duck! Have fun at the concert and backstage! You know, every concert is ... | |
| Which Cassette featured the American Flag | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm desperately looking for singles from Bon Jovi, way before most were even fans I previously owned ... A: Shawn- Are you sure you aren't thinking of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA album? I own ... | |
| Alec John Such | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Why was Alec John Such fired from BNov Jovi? i was just wondering because he was my favorite member ... A: Bresney- The band has always been pretty tight-lipped about Alec's exit, which, in my opinion, is ... | |
| New Jersey Hall of Fame Award | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: How does Jon feel about being inducted on May 3rd into the New Jersey Hall of Fame along with other ... A: Don- While I do not know Jon Bon Jovi personally and could not find any quotes yet about his ... | |
| jon bon jovi diabetic??? | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been a Bon Jovi fan for 20yrs or more... and have never heard this but I saw something on ... A: Rhonda- I, like you, have been following Bon Jovi for years and believe I know them very well. If ... | |
| Box Set Jon solo songs | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Love reading your Q&A, very informative. My question concerns the 100.000.000 Fans Box Set. There ... A: Roy- I honestly don't believe any of these songs to be solo efforts from Jon. It's hard to say ... | |
| Bon Jovi circa 1983 ... | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My friend & I had backstage passes for Bon Jovi , when they opened for Eddie Money , at The ... A: Ron- I'm sorry, I have looked high and low and cannot find a date for that concert. I usually ... | |
| question | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: what does the heart and dagger stand for or represent? A: Coleen- I don't believe the heart and dagger really stand for anything. I think it was probably ... | |
| bon jovi | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: does bon jovi have an email adress if he does is there anyway i can have it so i can talk to him? A: Jasmine- Sorry--I am in no way affiliated with Bon Jovi, nor do I know Jon Bon Jovi. I am a fan, ... | |
| Bon Jovi | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I met at the Bon Jovi concert in Phoenix at Veterans Memorial Colisieum and I believe it ... A: James- Are you sure you have the year right? I can't find any US tour dates for January of 2007. ... | |
| Jon Bon Jovi | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: Does Jon like sports? If so what are his favorite teams/sports A: Karen- Yes, Jon Bon Jovi loves sports! He's been a New York Giants football fan for years. I once ... | |
| richie sambora | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: what is the instrument that richie sambora plays with his mouth at the beginning and throughout ... A: Alan- Richie plays a "talk box" on Livin' On a Prayer, amongst other songs. There is a fantastic ... | |
| Alec Such Autograph | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: one of my friends stumbled upon a Bon Jovi "Slippery When Wet" album at a garage sale and picked it ... A: Justine- Sorry, Alec has always gone by Alec... never Alex. I was able to find a couple albums for ... | |
| Bon Jovi's Homegrown WAPP compilation | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been trying to find a copy of the original WAPP homegrown album which featured the "Runaway" ... A: Hey, Ben- Have you tried Amazon? I have found some rare things there in the past. It's ... | |
| timeline and books? | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: Hey. On your profile you said : I have constructed a time-line of events through careful research. ... A: Jessi- The best resource for finding books about Bon Jovi is probably Amazon.com. There are dozens ... | |
| welcome to wherever you are | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: Hey. My name is Jessi and I am a HUGE Bon Jovi fan. Well..i'm not huge in size..but my love for the ... A: Jessi- "Welcome to Wherever You Are" was released on the Have A Nice Day CD in 2005. Check out the ... | |
| contact | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: I went to school with Jon, Sayreville War Memorial HS. He graduated in 80, I in 81. We were in the ... A: Sorry, Linda, I am a fan just like you are. I have no affiliation whatsoever with Bon Jovi. Never ... | |
| Setlist of These Days tour. | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a questions and as I could not find the answer in the internet myself, you are my last hope. ... A: Kathrin- Well, I hope this helps. I found some setlist information from that tour on the Dry ... | |
| 1986 Bon Jovi tour Date? | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: A! I am a huge fan of Bon Jovi and the first time I saw them was at Great Woods in Mansfield, MA ... A: Andrea- There is an awesome website that lists all of Bon Jovi's tour dates and venues. You can ... | |
| CURRENT TOUR SONG SET LIST | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: CA THIS SATURDAY NIGHT DO YOU HAVE A CURRENT SONG SET LIST THANKS PS. GREAT SITE GOOD STUFF ! ... A: The most recent set list I could find was from the December 16, 2007 concert in Vancouver, Canada. ... | |
| bon jovi | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: how did jon and richie get there nicknames captian kidd and king of swing A: Cat- To be totally honest with you I haven't read how Jon and Richie came up with those nicknames. ... | |
| Family member | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: C.A. How, if any way, can we get in contact with John or another family member. I understand John ... A: Frank- Sorry, I am in no way affiliated with Bon Jovi or with Jon Bon Jovi. I'm just a fan who ... | |
| guitars used in "It's My Life Vid" | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: What were the brands of guitars used primarily in the "It's my Life" music video, the one in the ... A: BSG- Well, this question is a little confusing... In the video for "It's My Life", Jon doesn't ... | |
| bon jovi Buffalo 1984, 85, 0r 86 | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: The first time I saw bon * jovi was when they opened for Scorpions in Buffalo NY on June 2, 1984. I ... A: Don- Glad to help out a true fan who is really searching for answers... I don't have the answer to ... | |
| the clip for Always | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: who is the lead actress in that clip (the dark hair one, not the one that played felicity)? A: Shachar- The actress in the video is named Carla Gugino and the actor is Jack Noseworthy, who ... | |
| Bon Jovi Tour in the 80's | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: Hoping you might know the answer to this. When was Bon Jovi's first tour to Australia in the 80's? ... A: Sharon- The first Aussie concert Bon Jovi performed was on 5th Sept, 1987 during the Slippery When ... | |
| tour music | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I have concert tickets to see Bon Jovi on May 1st and have been looking for a list of songs that ... A: Alisa- The most recent set list I could find was from the December 16, 2007 concert in Vancouver, ... | |
| PA-system Bon Jovi | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: What brand are the speakers/PA-system Bon Jovi use on the Lost Highway tour? Do you have any ... A: Trond- I haven't seen BJ in concert for a couple years. Last concert I saw, they were using ... | |
| Alec | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: is there any contact adress for Alec John Such? I know he`s not in the band anymore ;) But i`m ... A: Dunja- Sorry, I have been able to find very little info about Alec since he left the band. He ... | |
| Does Jon Bon Jovi ride a motorcycle | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: Does Jon Bon Jovi ride a motorcycle, and if so what kind? A: Danielle- The last thing I read about what vehicles Jon owns was from 1996. He said at the time ... | |
| bon jovi guitrar | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: The guitar that Jon Bon Jovi plays most frequently on stage...the black acoutic cutaway...what is ... A: wildflower, Since you said "cutaway", I think you might be referring to his Ovation. Not sure what ... | |
| Questions | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I have always wanted to know two things about Bon Jovi. The first is about Jon's white mic stand. ... A: Kingy- Sorry, not sure what brand of microphones BJ uses. It's, of course, entirely possible that ... | |
| I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me when and on what CD/single I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas was released for ... A: Roy- Boy, I actually had to dig a little for this one... "I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas" ... | |
| Bon Jovi CD | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: I am currently looking for the Bon Jovi CD in which the background music is only the acoustic ... A: I believe the CD you're thinking of is "This Left Feels Right". It's a compilation CD of Bon Jovi ... | |
| I am writing an essay on Bon Jovi | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I am writing an essay on Bon Jovi for a pop culture class. I am using him as an example of how ... A: Christine- Sorry it took a while to get back to you, we had a lot of snow, which knocked out my ... | |
| Two Story Town | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: At the end of the song Two Story Town, who is playing the trumpet? Is it Richie? Thanks! -Kailee A: Kailee- Sorry, don't know who plays trumpet on "Two Story Town". There are no credits for ... | |
| Art work on new CD | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the Items are on the dashbored of the car on the cover of the new Bon Jovi Cd ... A: Samantha- Wish I could be of more help, but I can't make them all out, either. I even copied the ... | |
| Bon Jovi personalized autograph | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: My wife is a big Bon Jovi fan and I was wondering if you could help me set on how to obtain a ... A: Al- Well, you could try the old-fashioned way of writing Jon a letter. You'd probably have better ... | |
| Bon Jovi's guitar | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: What kind (brand,model)of guitar does Jon play onstage? A: Artie- Jon, as with most musicians, switches guitars out during the show. They will play different ... | |
| US Tour Dates | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: On the Have a Nice Day tour, the band added a lot of tour dates as they went along. We live in ... A: Andrea- Unfortunately, I am not affiliated with Bon Jovi. I just happen to be a fan like you who ... | |
| Bon Jovi | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: Just wondering how you feel about Lost Highway!! I've been a huge fan since the very beginning of ... A: Barbie- While I share your enthusiasm for the band, I'm afraid I'm a little stuck in the 1980s. ... | |
| B-sides instrumental | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: A.! I have the instrumental song Mr.Sambo on my computer. I wonder which area is the song is from ... A: Mikael- Looks like the song was released in 1996 on the bootleg album called "Fields of Fire". You ... | |
| Bon Jovi | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: Is there any way that you may know an email address for Bon Jovi or any of his representation? A: Curtis- Check out the official BJ website at this address: http://www6.islandrecords.com/bonjovi/ ... | |
| Australian tours | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: hey i was just wondering if bon jovi are touring australia in 2007 or 2008?? im a huge fan and would ... A: Courtney- You can find tour info on the official Bon Jovi website at: ... | |
| Bon Jovi address | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: If someone wanted to send a card or note to one of the band members would it be read by them? If so, ... A: Coleen- Each celebrity is different. Some try hard to read all their mail and even to respond when ... | |
| Crush | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: What is the significance of this album title? Just wondering. -Kailee ANSWER: Hi, ... A: Actually, Captain Kid was Jon's nickname. There is a song on Crush called "Captain Crash and the ... | |
| BJ Stuff | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: Does the band plan 2 keep Lorenza Ponce (violins) and Bobby Bandiera for their forthcoming tours? ... A: Hey, Ashish- Yeah, the band has gone in a slightly different direction lately with the addition of ... | |
| Please help! | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I am a enthusiastic Bon Jovi fan! I wanted to know more about Jon Bon Jovi. If you have any ... A: Ken- I've actually spent a lot of time compiling info about Jon. I'll give you a few facts and if ... | |
| funny question | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Hey. My name is Jessi and i have been asking questions all day but this has GOT to be the weirdest. ... A: Jessi- I really don't think it's that big of a mystery... I'd call it light brown. Or light golden ... | |
| Bon Jovi on TV | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: Recently Bon Jovi was on television. Jon Bon Jovi sang a song by Leonard Cohen called Hallelujah. ... A: Laurie- Nope, sorry, they have never released the song "Hallelujah" on an album. There is a great ... | |
| Jon's white mic | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I can't seem to get a straight answer as to why Jon uses a white mic! I've heard that it's for luck ... A: B- Actually, it looks like it's his microphone stand that is generally white--not the microphone. ... | |
| Songs | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: C.A., I'm from Germany and listen to BJ since 1984, when I bought the debut album. I'm 37 years ... A: Matthias- I will help you as best I can. However, I think that maybe you are looking for some ... | |
| Blood on Blood lyrics | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: Do the lyrics of Blood on Blood reflect Jon's childhood experiences, or was the song written for a ... A: Well, seeing as I don't actually know Jon, anything I can tell you is either speculation or ... | |
| Blood on Blood lyrics | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: Do the lyrics of Blood on Blood reflect Jon's childhood experiences, or was the song written for a ... A: Kailee- No, "Blood on Blood" wasn't written for a movie. I believe the song was loosely based on ... | |
| bon jovi tours 2007 | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: iwas wondering if you knew any tour dates for bon jovi this year because im from nashville, 13 years ... A: Bradford- You can check out Bon Jovi's official website at this address: ... | |
| Question | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: A., I live in Puerto Rico, do you know in what year they play as a opening act to Scorpions in ... A: Ramon- Bon Jovi opened for the Scorpions in San Juan on 13th of July, 1984. There's a great ... | |
C.A. Smith
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Expertise
I can answer virtually ANY question--personal or musical--about Bon Jovi and its five official members. I have constructed a time line of significant Jovi events that ranges from the late 1970`s to present-day. I know the lyrics to just about every song they have ever written and have most of them catalogued on my computer. I also have a chart showing all ranks of released Bon Jovi songs and albums. I own almost every CD, DVD, and video the band has ever released. Most importantly, I love the band and am always happy to talk about them with fellow fans.
Experience
I have constructed a time-line of events through careful research. I have watched and read countless Bon Jovi videos, DVDs, shows, articles, and books. I am a musician (singer / songwriter / guitarist), so I also know some technical things others may not know.
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