JON: Lost Highway was an introspective record because we took a look at ourselves and left ourselves open to scrutiny by sharing those situations and feelings beyond the four of us. It was a great growth record. We were in a place where we had something to write about and turn our lives into big, broad subject matter.

— Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi Quotes

Heaven looks a lot like New Jersey.

— Jon Bon Jovi

If Elton John and Madonna had a baby it would be Lady Gaga.

— Jon Bon Jovi

You don’t need fancy sneakers to run fast.

— Jon Bon Jovi

If you told me to cry for you I could If you told me to die for you I would Take a look at my face There’s no price I won’t pay To say these words to you.

— Jon Bon Jovi

With an iron-clad fist, I wake up and French-kiss the morning.

— Jon Bon Jovi

I like progress but I hate change.

— Jon Bon Jovi

It’s not hard to get a girl if I wanted one. But it doesn’t mean you want it, and even if you did, you’re certainly not going to rub it in anybody’s face.

— Jon Bon Jovi

I could always write songs, act, get into politics, or stay home with the kids. But I’ve got to have some fun.

— Jon Bon Jovi

Fun

Some of my best friends are gay guys, and they said, “You’re so straight, we’re not interested.”

— Jon Bon Jovi

I was a boy toy for a bunch of women.

— Jon Bon Jovi

In our town, the most popular way out was joining the service. So my three best friends joined the Navy to get out. I didn’t.

— Jon Bon Jovi

I’m not a big disco guy. Some of that English techno-poppy stuff wouldn’t get me in the mood either.

— Jon Bon Jovi

Elton John said to me, “I have all the negatives.”

— Jon Bon Jovi

My mom was the poster girl for the Marines. So she was in the poster saying, “I want you.” My parents were both Marines.

— Jon Bon Jovi

We’re always looking for something.

— Jon Bon Jovi

New songs are why artists go on the road. That’s why I go on the road. It’s a three-prong play. Writing: You’re intrigued. Recording: It brings it to life. And then you want to share it.

— Jon Bon Jovi

RICHIE: Part of what I do and what I’ve always done, consciously, is really try to bring a good feeling to the organization. I’m not a guy who is shy about saying, “Hey, I love you,” and giving you a hug. If.

— Jon Bon Jovi

RICHIE: When it comes down to Jon and I writing a song, it’s pure. We’re not thinking about business. We’ve written specific songs earlier in our careers saying, “This is going to work in an arena” or “This will work in a stadium.” They were specifically made to get the crowd ready, get everybody’s dander up, and deliver the knockout punch.

— Jon Bon Jovi

JON: Lost Highway was an introspective record because we took a look at ourselves and left ourselves open to scrutiny by sharing those situations and feelings beyond the four of us. It was a great growth record. We were in a place where we had something to write about and turn our lives into big, broad subject matter.

— Jon Bon Jovi

RICHIE: My journey has been steadfast: to be Jon’s right-hand man. First and foremost, I try to always be there for him, as a friend, on a musical level, and from a business standpoint where he can use me as a mirror for himself. We’ve always looked to Frank and Dean. Frank was the Chairman and Dean was the right-hand man. That’s the way it was. It was a dynamic duo.

— Jon Bon Jovi

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