It's hard to understand just how big this album was at the time unless you were there. Bon Jovi had had a few minor hits before this album, but suddenly was playing stadium tours with hit after hit. The songs still sound great; probably because the band has so much energy on these tracks. It's like they knew they had a breakout record as they were recording it. My favorites include "Livin' On A Prayer", "Wanted Dead or Alive", "Without Love", "You Give Love A Bad Name", and "Never Say Goodbye".

Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

 

COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/30/25

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Mark Parker, Average Blonde, Cold Weather Company, Dana Why, The Grip Weeds, and Todd Bailey. Plus a look back at "How Dare You Call Yourself Justice" by Ferocious Designs.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "My Place" by Des & the Swagmatics

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/26/25

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 24-30, 2025

 

MORE NEWS

An Interview with Jim Testa, Veteran Music Writer

When you talk about legendary music journalists in the Garden State, the list has to include Jim Testa. He founded a popular zine called Jersey Beat back in 1982 and has written for numerous publications over the years, His main job for the last few decades was at the Jersey Journal until it ceased publication in February.

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Independent Producer Karen Morris and The Rat Pack Music Alliance Spotlights New Entertainment Projects

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Drew University Rocks the House with Legendary Tributes and Live Comedy In September

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"Pure Genius!" The 2025 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC

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Levoy Theatre presents The Artimus Pyle Band – Honoring Ronnie Van Zant's Lynyrd Skynyrd

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.

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2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC

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South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July

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Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025

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