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.
Here is a look at shows taking place from February 17-23, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Legendary rock band Kansas is bringing their iconic sound to the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Saturday, February 21, 2026. With a career spanning five decades, Kansas has defined classic rock with unforgettable hits like Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind. Their powerful live performances showcase soaring vocals, masterful musicianship, and a catalog of songs that have stood the test of time.
Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.
