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.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "New Years at the Airport" from Yawn Mower's brand new sophomore LP, "I Just Can't Wait to Die," on Mint 400 Records.
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Buffalo, NY based jamband moe. has toured throughout the U.S. and internationally. This year, moe. is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Through ups and downs, moe. serves as a cornerstone of their musical genre and has triumphantly been on the road in support of their recent studio release, "Circle of Giants". I recently caught up with Vinnie Amico (drummer) on location at People Fest in Hillsboro, WI.
