If they get in does Jon invite with them up on stage all the songwriters who have provided the hits for them?

Please.


JJM

Posted by Jim on Friday, 02/1/2013 @ 13:59pm

I think they should be in, 100%, BUT, there are others that need to get in before them.

Their album sales and popularity over 30 years are almost second to none.

They've got the 80's stadium rock thing from the 80's and early 90's going for them, their radio friendly stuff from all their releases, but what MOST wanna be know it alls overlook is their songwriting has improved over the years. Most people with an opinion are only really familiar with the first 4 albums and what they hear on the radio......when what really makes this band shine are tracks like dry county, last man standing, something to believe in, my guitar lies bleeding in my arms, brokenpromiseland, when we were beautiful, and so on....most of which very few who voice their "opinion" have actually heard.

Like I said, there are many that should get in first, but Bon jovi should certainly get in.

Posted by Tom on Saturday, 02/16/2013 @ 00:44am

I can't believe you have snubbed Bon Jovi. They are the most influential bands of all time. Jon himself is the biggest humanitarian. They have been going strong for the last 30 years. INDUCT, INDUCT,

Posted by Cathy on Friday, 03/1/2013 @ 21:31pm

"the most influential bands of all time"
"Jon himself is the biggest humanitarian"

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Posted by GFW on Saturday, 03/2/2013 @ 08:57am

Bon Jovi should be in no question, unless your criteria are not based in facts and you are on a soapbox about "80s hair bands" or "chick bands". Many others posted about influence or not, which is not a criterion alone. You could be influential and have had few hits, does that make you a HOFer? I don't think so. The facts are these.....many hits, many CDs/albums/longevity with enormous success, larges sales. I would add that anyone who knows music cannot deny the talent in the band. To me that is often what is missing from these types of discussions. Too many talented people don't get breaks or become famous and here we have a band that had it all. So, get off your soapboxes, it isn't about what music you like or don't like nor whether you like the band members, it is about their abilities even more so. Bon Jovi is often very hard to copy because of his vocal range and the guitar playing as well.

Posted by Bob on Tuesday, 05/14/2013 @ 09:50am

Well, Jon Bon Jovi's singing is pretty awful, he couldn't even do the chorus of "living on a prayer" live. Richie's guitar skill is average. Most of their songs sound the same. I understand that they have commercial success, but in terms of music they didn't contribute much. Compare them to bands that have already been inducted such as Queen, Led Zeppelin, R.E.M, U2, The Who, Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd etc. I just don't see how Bon Jovi can compare to any of the bands above.

Posted by Lee on Thursday, 09/5/2013 @ 02:29am

Well, Jon Bon Jovi's singing is pretty awful, he couldn't even do the chorus of "living on a prayer" live. Richie's guitar skill is average. Most of their songs sound the same. I understand that they have commercial success, but in terms of music they didn't contribute much. Compare them to bands that have already been inducted such as Queen, Led Zeppelin, R.E.M, U2, The Who, Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd etc. I just don't see how Bon Jovi can compare to any of the bands above.

Posted by Lee on Thursday, 09/5/2013 @ 02:34am

"Countless bands have proudly listed Bon Jovi as one of their main influences. You want examples? Nickelback, Daughtry, Train, The Goo-Goo Dolls, Shinedown, Every Avenue, My Chemical Romance, Kid Rock, The All-American Rejects, Hinder, All Time Low, Big & Rich, OneRepublic, and many, many others."

I lol'd.

Shinedown, Nickelback, Daughtry, Hinder, OneRepublic?????????????????????????

I lol'd.

That's like a who's who of generic jock rock.

Posted by TO on Friday, 11/1/2013 @ 11:27am

I'd say let Bon Jovi in. Rock and roll was made for fans, and for audiences, and not exclusively for musicians. I think it is curious that any musician with a largely female fan base isn't considered "rock and roll" or is snubbed on "artistic merits" -- so no Journey, no Bon Jovi, no Chicago. Elitist nonsense, and hipster pretension. Bon Jovi deserves to be in the hall.

Posted by PopeCharming on Monday, 11/11/2013 @ 02:02am

Have you seen how little alternative stuff is in the hall? I wish it were more hipster!

Posted by GFW on Monday, 11/11/2013 @ 11:20am

I can't take any post by anybody seriously if it uses the vague, cliche, lazy, crutch word "hipter".

That post read to me as 'Bon Jovi blah, blah, blah, blah, elitist, ignore my whole post, I'm not even trying, blah, blah, blah.

Posted by DarinRG on Monday, 11/11/2013 @ 17:34pm

Bon Jovi is one step above teenybopper rock.

Posted by D. Stroy on Thursday, 01/23/2014 @ 12:19pm

Bon Jovi might be nominated in the 2015 or 2016 year. They had a supersmash CD Slippery When Wet yielding Classics Wanted Dead or Alive,Livin' On A Prayer,& You Give Love A Bad Name.

For a time during the Slippery When Wet tour,they were the hottest band in the rock/metal scene & the New Jersey CD was a solid follow up with the hit Bad Medicine.They have sold over 100 million CD's worldwide & crossed over with success among all kinds of fans:Black,white,old,young,rich,poor etc.

Bon Jovi suffers from some of the same problems as Duran Duran & Def Leppard does:That they were good looking guys who benefited from this & their music was good but not great. All of these bands have survived over 30 years & continue to make music & tour.

I can't think of many bands who are eligible that deserve induction more than Bon Jovi. Hits,Popularity,Longevity,Success.

Posted by KING on Sunday, 02/2/2014 @ 15:44pm

I think Bon Jovi suffers because they put out horrendous, watered down RnR. In fact, they pretty much ripped Def Leppard's formula off.

Def Leppard - Yes

BJ - no

Duran Duran - a guilty pleasure for sure

Posted by Dameon on Friday, 02/7/2014 @ 12:34pm

yes I am posting again. Especially in response to the comment about Jon's vocals. Have you tried to sing "Livin on a Prayer"? I have seen many bands try to copy it and in its original key it is almost impossible. If Jon did not hit it when you saw him, does that mean he can't or never did? I know many people who have seen them and he hits it. As he continues to get older he will not be able to, just like anyone else. So, based upon that one experience you somehow magically come up with "his vocals are awful"? My point is, you are stating something idiotic and furthermore just wrong. His vocals are extremely difficult to copy and I am not sure how you don't know that. It is because of his range and control. There is very good talent in the band. By the way, if Sambora is average, which I am not sure I agree with, then many others in the Hall shouldn't be there either and there are many others who should. The Hall is not exactly loaded with all the best guitar players, especially considering that the best guitarists in terms of technical skill are in classical and jazz, not rock. Any jazz guitarists, even those in high school or the local community college music programs can copy most if not all rock guitarist riffs...it isn't rocket science...just a lot of tricks, sound effects and speed....often without the ability to play things cleanly.

Posted by Bob on Sunday, 03/9/2014 @ 12:50pm

Bon Jovi has rocked us all,over and over again! I must say, it has been sweeeeeeet! They have earned their spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Steven Tyler, man, help us out here!!!!
From a speech pathologist who loves rock and roll more than speech therapy!!
Lita

Posted by Lita on Tuesday, 06/10/2014 @ 22:11pm

I don't like them, but eventually, they should get in, the whole band.

Posted by BulmaPunkRocker on Sunday, 07/6/2014 @ 22:33pm

there's a lot of band older than bon jovi but never be competed the distance of records sell out, concert tickets sell out for the past 30 yrs, if there is any band or group can make a big hit but there are just few yrs spent there time to do that, unlike bon jovi can make it really good for such a long long time, imagine 30 yrs,can any band can compete any genre of music as what bon jovi did for last 30 yrs? i dont think so.

Posted by engilbert S. Atay on Friday, 08/1/2014 @ 23:56pm

Are you people high? We are talking about one of the worst bands in the history of music and you want a talentless band as Bon Jovi to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Thank God they haven't been considered. A band that started a tidal wave of hair bands that practically destroyed music until thankfully was saved by the entrance of Nirvana, Sonic Youth and Alice in Chains. Inducting Bon Jovi or Def Leppard would be like deciding to induct Wham or The Backstreet Boys. THERE IS NO PLACE FOR GARBAGE LIKE BON JOVI AND DEF LEPPARD AS WELL AS THE BANDS THAT UNFORTUNATELY FOLLOWED IN THEIR TALENTLESS SHOES! NEXT THING YOU PEOPLE WILL ASK THE HALL TO INDUCT MOTLEY CRUE OR POISON. BON JOVI BELONGS IN THE HALL OF HAIR BANDS. NOT THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. THEY ARE NOT RUSH OR METALLICA WHO ACTUALLY EARNED THEIR PLACE IN THE HALL. THEY ARE LEGENDARY AND EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO MUSIC. NO BON JOVI IN THE HALL! !!!

Posted by Michele on Sunday, 02/1/2015 @ 18:10pm

I'm going to defend a band that I actively dislike here. Regardless of how much I dislike Bon Jovi's music, they've had wayyyyyy too much success to ignore.

US:
17 top 40 songs
10 top 10 songs
4 #1 songs

Slippery When Wet - 12x platinum
New Jersey - 7x platinum

Still doing $100 million tours.

I don't like them, I don't have to. Clearly many many people love this band and their music. Any HOF should have a spot for the most successful artists alongside the innovators.

Posted by Classic Rock on Monday, 02/2/2015 @ 12:02pm

Bon Jovi should have a song written about them called
"You Give Rock A Bad Name!"

Posted by Phuk Yu on Monday, 02/9/2015 @ 03:41am

I'm praying they put them in for induction for 2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Otis Mack on Friday, 04/24/2015 @ 23:13pm

I think Bon Jovi will be nominated in 2016. They really energized the rock/metal scene 1986 Slippery When Wet blazed on the scene. Nobody can deny the strength of Livin On A Prayer,You Give Love A Bad Name, Wanted Dead or Alive etc. Bad Medicine was a solid song on the strong follow-up New Jersey. It gets down to influence and innovation...Were they strong in these areas? Some posters brought up the acoustic Wanted Dead or Alive award show helped bring about the Unplugged Series. Don't know about Bon Jovi & that much innovation.They played straight up hard rock/metal early & drifted to more pop sound and soft rock. Bon Jovi will be elected on their totality of work and Bon Jovi's great songwriting talent especially his great vocals The first two albums were excellent that tips the balance. KING

Posted by KING on Sunday, 05/3/2015 @ 01:17am

Just went to the hall this week for the 1st time. BonJovi not being in there is ridiculous! Jon is the ultimate performer, writer and is a true story teller. They have sold more concert tickets than any other group ever! We need to unite to do something about this huge wrong doing. As fans we must pull together. I wonder if his political views or battles against the record companies are playing a role here? They are too good and have accomplished so much to not be voted in is a crime.

Posted by Rich on Sunday, 06/21/2015 @ 14:02pm

Richie Sambora Songs With Lyrics By Bernie Taupin

01. 2012 - Weathering The Storm
02. 2013 - Engine 19

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/14/2016 @ 15:30pm

Bon Jovi is a sure fire 2016 Nominee and possible Inductee. The Deep Purple Induction breaks the logjam for the hard rock and heavy metal slots. Bon Jovi & Judas Priest could be Nominees from this Genre. Jon Bon Jovi has crossed into this Legend category that few musicians reach. Bono, the late David Bowie & Michael Jackson, Bruce, Madonna, Prince,Sting,Dylan to name a few. Classic Songs Livin' On A Prayer, Wanted Dead Or Alive, You Give Love A Bad Name should help put Bon Jovi over the top. Sorry to hear about Glenn Frey's passing. I'm glad that The Eagles were inducted to RRHOF years ago and he lived long enough to see how loved Eagles were and revered by their fans. I guess Don Henley will honor his friend Mr. Frey with some stripped down acoustic shows at some smaller venues down the road. RIP GLENN FREY KING

Posted by KING on Wednesday, 01/20/2016 @ 21:49pm

Bon Jovi is the most over rated band in music history!! They are the equivalent of a "wedding band"! John Bon Jovi and his melodramatic vocals is a mediocre singer at best. One of the worst song writers ever! Richie Sambora is decent guitar player but nothing special. If not for MTV exploiting their effeminate looks and exploits they would be playing the local bowling alley on weekends. They belong with the Partridge family, The Osmond brothers, and the Back street Boys. Once those bands are in the HOF, Bon Jovi has my vote.

Posted by Tom NJ on Thursday, 05/5/2016 @ 13:35pm

bon jovi wont kiss knowbodys ass.includeing the writers of the rolling stone mag.thats why they are not in yet.its ok though they are in the uk hall of fame which is a whole lot more legit than the us hall of fame.

Posted by gene sensing on Thursday, 10/6/2016 @ 18:18pm

I'm hoping Bon Jovi receives another nomination and induction in a few years. They were a force during the Slippery When Wet and New Jersey albums. Bruce & Bon Jovi really put New Jersey on the map as they became famous musicians. I'd like to see Def Leppard, Iron Maiden,Judas Priest,and Megadeth inducted first. Metallica's Black Album put Metallica over the top for RRHOF although Megadeth had a more consistent output. Slippery When Wet like Metallica's Black Album and Appetite For Destruction GNR were classic albums that helped the rock metal bands receive more respect and chances for signing and discovery. KING

Posted by KING on Friday, 03/10/2017 @ 20:01pm

In past years, I have been and avid consumer of all that is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I've brought groups of people to the Hall to admire and honor all that is Rock and Roll. This f*ing snub to Bon Jovi is getting old. 30+ years of rock and roll and hit after hit after hit; this band has influenced thousands of musicians! This band has challenged and altered the landscape of rock and roll. This band continues to evolve and pump out rock and roll year after year after year. Come on induction committee, put your big girl and boy pants on and get over whatever personal vendetta you have against Bon Jovi. It is glaringly apparent and you should be absolutely embarrassed by your juvenile behavior. Bring some professionalism to the table!! You have lost this supporter. The next time I will be visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is when Bon Jovi is admitted. Until then have a nice day.

Posted by Carole Touchinski on Sunday, 04/9/2017 @ 06:09am

He deserves to be in the rock hall of fame for his inspiration towards many people I am Hunter Lee Dulaney at the age of 13

Posted by KingCamo on Tuesday, 04/25/2017 @ 12:15pm

Bon Jovi absolutely deserves to be inducted. I understand certain bands getting in before them who deserved to get in before them (Cheap Trick, Joan Jett, Nirvana, etc), but KISS?!?! No one in their right mind can tell me that Bon Jovi has not been at least as influential (if not much, much more) than KISS. KISS is a decent quality band, with average songs, with solid musicians, but nothing extremely special. Jon Bon Jovi (although his voice has greatly deteriorated in recent years) is truly a generational talent as far as songwriting, singing, and performing. Richie Sambora is incredibly talented, and it's a shame that he's left the band. David Bryan is incredible. If you haven't listened to his version of In These Arms on YouTube, I highly recommend it. Finally, Tico is extremely underratedly talented as a drummer. Also, Bon Jovi has longevity which a band like KISS simply does not have. They still sell out NBA and NHL arenas and play at least 75-100 shows per year constantly. In my opinion, 2000-2009 is their best era as far as albums go, although Prayer, Wanted, and Bad Nane are their iconic songs. Albums like Crush and Bounce are what make them great. For almost 35 years now, Bon Jovi have been influencing young musicians and old musicians and young fans and old fans. This is S fact which simply cannot be ignored. Bon Jovi deserves to be in the hall and they have ever since they were first eligible in 2008. By the way, I'm 15 years old, in case anyone was wondering, which goes to show how powerful this bands reach truly is.

Posted by Leo on Saturday, 08/26/2017 @ 16:58pm

Bon Jovi absolutely deserves to be inducted. I understand certain bands getting in before them who deserved to get in before them (Cheap Trick, Joan Jett, Nirvana, etc), but KISS?!?! No one in their right mind can tell me that Bon Jovi has not been at least as influential (if not much, much more) than KISS. KISS is a decent quality band, with average songs, with solid musicians, but nothing extremely special. Jon Bon Jovi (although his voice has greatly deteriorated in recent years) is truly a generational talent as far as songwriting, singing, and performing. Richie Sambora is incredibly talented, and it's a shame that he's left the band. David Bryan is incredible. If you haven't listened to his version of In These Arms on YouTube, I highly recommend it. Finally, Tico is extremely underratedly talented as a drummer. Also, Bon Jovi has longevity which a band like KISS simply does not have. They still sell out NBA and NHL arenas and play at least 75-100 shows per year constantly. In my opinion, 2000-2009 is their best era as far as albums go, although Prayer, Wanted, and Bad Nane are their iconic songs. Albums like Crush and Bounce are what make them great. For almost 35 years now, Bon Jovi have been influencing young musicians and old musicians and young fans and old fans. This is S fact which simply cannot be ignored. Bon Jovi deserves to be in the hall and they have ever since they were first eligible in 2008. By the way, I'm 15 years old, in case anyone was wondering, which goes to show how powerful this bands reach truly is.

Posted by Leo on Saturday, 08/26/2017 @ 17:03pm

Whether or not you like these guys (or him), their chances of getting in are very likely for 2018. I know I've said it many times on this site, so I'll repeat myself: It's a mystery to me why Bon Jovi isn't in yet. They were only nominated before a long time back and haven't returned. But its better late than never.

One of the reasons I'm surprised is not solely on personal taste, but for the amount of press coverage he usually gets. To this day, Bon Jovi is still a celebrity. Earlier this year, he was featured on the cover of People magazine. Must have been a slow news week at that time, because they were talking about his long-time marriage to his high-school sweetheart and how Jon had been balancing fame and fortune with family time. There's other reasons I can define his 'celebrity'. Let's just say he's an icon.

What shocks me the most is that I've heard several middle-aged men despise him. I don't see him not likeable in any way. But apparently a lot of, again, middle-aged men can't stand him. One time I asked a local DJ at a popular rock station (KSHE) why he hated Bon Jovi. This was a guy who had a lot of social media hate posts on Bon Jovi, even expressing his disgust for him on the air. His reply was, 'One, I hate his music. Two, he's trying too hard to be all over the place, even going Country...'. Our conversation got cut off, but I still didn't know where he was getting at. If you don't like his music, then fair enough. I don't like Lady Gaga or Fall Out Boy's music, unlike a lot of people in their 20s. And in some ways, I really can't stand them and all the positive press they get. That might be where I have compared myself with the men that hate Bon Jovi.

I don't think Bon Jovi has ever been portrayed as a douche. I know that it was a hard road for him to climb to fame and rock stardom. I wonder if Diana Ross will even vote for him (laughs). I believe it is true that Bongiovi once worked for Diana Ross and he once said in an interview that he had to strictly call her 'Miss Ross'

Posted by Jason Voigt on Sunday, 10/8/2017 @ 19:49pm

They're winning the fan poll. They're getting in.

Posted by Follower on Sunday, 10/15/2017 @ 13:53pm

Bon Jovi is a crap band, but absolutely belong in the RNRHOF. Too many sales, too many fans. At some point, you have to let a few "famous" acts in or it isn't a hall of fame.

Posted by Classic Rock on Wednesday, 12/6/2017 @ 23:19pm

You can't put Bon Jovi in the same boat with Ratt, Poison, Motley Crue, Skid Row, Winger and Warrant. Bon Jovi still makes new records and still sells out after 30 years. All those other bands don't! So stop asking why Bon Jovi made it into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and those other bands didn't, and they never will. Also stop comparing the quality of Bon Jovi's music to those other bands. Bon Jovi is not in the same league as those other bands. Bon Jovi is in the same league as Journey, Foreigner, The Cars, Def Leppard and INXS.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/20/2017 @ 09:32am

Bon Jovi is the 7th band from Rolling Stone Magazine's 2007 list of the 25 undisputed guilty pleasures bands to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/04/09/rolling-stones-list-of-the-25-undisputed-guilty-pleasure-bands/

http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/04/06/weekend-rock-list-rocks-undisputed-guilty-pleasures/

Some of us still have a thing for Rush or Paula Abdul or RuPaul. That’s cool. To each his or her own and all that. But there are some artists who unequivocally leave much to be desired in terms of, say, quality or coolness, but still manage to rock, or at least inspire serious if shameful adoration on a mass scale. It’s these artists that we’re interested in. Artists who absolutely belong on a best guilty pleasures ever list, because that’s what we’re creating.

Those of you who proudly listen to Rush at top volume in your car all summer long, (ie thereby displaying the total lack of guilty in your pleasure), take note:? Rush come in at Number One on our official list of the Rock’s Undisputed Guilty Pleasure Bands. Like the rest of the acts on our list (which you helped put together), we love them to death, and can never forgive ourselves. The full list:

1. Rush
2. E.L.O. (Electric Light Orchestra)
3. Journey
4. ABBA
5. Chicago
6. Boston
7. Foreigner
8. Bread
9. Bon Jovi
10. New Edition
11. The Monkees
12. Motley Crue
13. STYX
14. Eddie Money
15. Simply Red
16. Kelly Clarkson
17. America
18. Wham
19. R.E.O. Speedwagon
20. Poison
21. Lionel Richie
22. Kansas
23. Air Supply
24. Hall & Oates
25. Britney Spears

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/9/2018 @ 11:44am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxvj8US7tHo

Jon Bon Jovi Is A Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/17/2018 @ 04:21am

Why does Hugh McDonald get a pass, but not Dave Abbruzzese?

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/17/2018 @ 04:23am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8kX_mBtpSA

Bon Jovi 2018 Rock Roll Hall Fame

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/10/2018 @ 17:27pm

Lou Gramm was a janitor
Jon Bon Jovi was a janitor

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Bon Jovi's "It's My Life" is the next rock music video to join the 1 Billion Club on YouTube. It currently has 908 Million views so far.

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 11/27/2020 @ 20:35pm

Rest in Peace Alec John Such, original Bon Jovi bassist, 1951-2022.

Posted by Joe S. on Sunday, 06/5/2022 @ 16:05pm

RIP Alec John Such.

Posted by J.W. on Sunday, 06/5/2022 @ 18:22pm