How Jon Bon Jovi's Wife Helped Him Realize His Voice Was Broken
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Jon Bon Jovi tells UCR about the night his wife told him his voice was broken.
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Do you realize how much courage it took to speak these words! Best wishes to Jon, his family, and Bon Jovi.
I am not a FanBoi of Jon...but I will say this: The dude abides. He was the guy who emptied ash trays and cleaned the studio back in 1982 at Power Station studios...he recorded "Runaway" after John Waite finished "Missing You"...later that night on stolen time when no one was around.....using John's session guitarist to make the track ROCK (Tim Pierce has magic!)...and my point is...ALL that Jon has he has EARNED. He has walked the miles and done that voice for 40 years and its a difficult delivery....almost torture on a voice. and for him to be honest and say he got hurt. Well, it just tells you the character of the Man. Whatever happens next: He is Jon Bon Jovi and that is a towering achievement and it all comes from his character as a Man. We are lucky to have had him in our lives. Thank you,Jon.
Less courage than it did to stop taking people's money.
Yes it took a lot of courage but some people who paid full price for the gigs were he was really bad were still supporting him. The videos online might seem cruel at times with some of the comments but a lot of people paid big money to see him. I’m surprised he has seen some of the gigs and continued to be honest.
I loved his music back in the day. I’m not doing this to hurt anyone. Just speak the truth of many fans who left shows feeling robbed.
So many famous singers can't admit this.
Courage? Do you realize how much audacity and arrogance it takes to keep the money he took for those “broken voice” shows?
Congratulations to Jon’s wife for being honest and straight up telling him what he didn’t want to hear. Then also congratulations to Jon for hearing it and not being in victim mode when he hears it
Oh please..he knew it.
True... but why did it take her 30 years to tell him?
@@richyalexander9206 Cause his wife had to have that money first
@@richyalexander9206because he was young and had good voice
@@muzammil292 When he was young he had on OK voice
Finally he came out of denial! Everybody knew his voice was gone except for him. Let's hope he can recover.
Everyone who has ever sung living on a prayer at karaoke night, knew the day would come.
Praying he can still keep raking in millions off his fans. Please God keep the money coming for Jon
Well first performances after the surgery are promising. Obviously he's never doing 'prayer' in the original key again but let's face it not many can anyway ...
Oh no, makes me sad. Hope he sees a good surgeon.
@@samanthab1923 he had surgery months ago. He performed with Bruce Springsteen recently and it was an obvious improvement
We still love you Jon, we all got older.
Yes, sir @#!!!
True and this is better than what Madonna (who is another of my favorite artists ) is doing.
Prefer to see that he is ageing gracefully and looking healthy and great in a realistic way than surgeries gone wrong
Besides it took him a very long time to loose his baby face and stayed kind of ageless from the 80s till maybe 2007.
In 2008 he still looked good but more in a Pierce Brosnan kind of way till 2013.
He maintained his sex symbol stayed till what about now.
Got nothing to do with that-Tom Jones is older and still sounds fab-but Jon's voice started sounding not right about 7/8 years ago!
@@mikekaraoke Because he refuses to cut back on touring. All mighty dollar.
"Not old... just older..."
His voice is not broken, he gave it to us! 😘😘
He gave you nothing for free, his fans made him mega-rich. People need to stop putting celebrities on pedestals, they are no better than the rest of us.
That's a nice sentiment, but his voice is broken.
🤭
The man's got courage. No one wants to hear that they can no longer do what they love. Kudos to Jon's wife for being honest with him. Your music has brought a lot of joy to a lot of people, Jon. Don't ever forget that.
Jon is all class. Hope his voice gets better soon post surgery. A brilliant musician, singer and career.
She is your best friend to be honest with you. She loves you ! Long live your love for each other.
Jon, you have truly been Superman to your fans for 40 years. Your voice and your performances have been incredible. But one day, when you’re “just older,” life pulls you up short. Surgery and health issues are frightening. I’ve experienced in them in the later chapter in my life. Your bravery and perseverance is inspiring to me. Thank you for sharing your story, being yourself and for all the years of incredible music that have been so important to my life. Wishing continued health and happiness and to you. ❤️
It's always darkest before the dawn you will sing perfectly again for sure
It will NEVER be the same again..but he's 62..of course it won't..he can't hit.those notes regardless of how well the surgery ends up healing ..I just hope.he can heal it enough over the year to maybe give one more tour.
Way to go, Jon. Meanwhile others are out there miming all their parts. You're a real one. Much love.
Yeah he sang but every single other band member was singing with him at the same time to cover his broken voice.
@@descent13 so...whats your point? He literally have a dead vocal chord ..id like to see you guys sing Mary Had A Little Lamb with that..this dude was doing 2 1/2 hour shows that way
He is only human. After performing +3000 shows over 40 years no one would expect him to be as good as he used to be. Even the guys bitching on the keyboards have gotten older. The good thing is to recognise it, to deal with it and to accept it. I know my band will never be what it used to be. But I love them no matter what and I will keep supporting them and being by their side, ‘cause that’s what you do with the ones you love. If the band isn’t good enough for someone else… I get it, I understand why, just turn the page and carry on with your life. Plenty of other artists and bands to listen to. That’s the honest and rational thing to do. #BonJoviForever
Nothing new we are human Danny Thomas and I 👍 agreed what's meant will happen it really isn't in all our control if you can't handle honesty you shouldn't comment
Age too some does not infere however not all men would take care of themselves so would suffer consequences, wife's couldn't even help so mistresses have a bigger problem 😉
I agree so much beautiful new songs one guy really wanted to meet me but Jovi stopped it
I rest my peace ✌️ you would have to get to know me I read minds
Enjoy each day as it comes. Because we don't know how long we have. I've walked millions of miles in your shoe's especially younger people who know it all but have not lived or worked a day in life.
You've seen a million faces and you've rocked them all!!
What an achievement Jon,you and your band gave all us fans so many timeless songs and memories..!.you should be very proud...Many thanks,best wishes from Ireland..
Blood on Blood
We were still left standing when all was said and done !!!
We still Love you Jon, just seeing you smile and doing what you loved make us happy, we all grow old🫂
"Rock music is not just sound, but also spirit. It is the perfect combination of passion and art
Take it easy on the voice you only got one your still amazing musical human beings sending love and prayers
Just like to say Thankyou Jon for the years of devotion to your fans, without doubt one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
Love and prayers for a speedy recovery....I'm betting Jon is back on his feet B4 u know it....he's a very determined man n his passion is performing for us fans...be well Jon
his honesty is warming, as a guy who was in a bonjovi tribute band i understand how difficult it was to do what he does, at the end of the day he is still a legend with or without his voice.
Those late 80’s early 90’s concerts Jon is pushing his voice to its limits and sounds incredible live. It’s sad now because of what it’s done to him. Awesome guy, great singer I hope only the best as an aging musician myself. 🤘🏼✌🏼
Totally respect you for being honest, Jon. You could have lied to the fans with backing tracks, hair dye, and Botox like so many of your contemporaries. You kept it real! Good on you!!
The plain and simple fact that this man Embraces the fact that he's getting older, he's not afraid to let his hair go Gray any admits that he might not be what he wants was is completely admirable and takes a lot of courage, plain and simple fact is he was getting up there and doing the best he could for the fans, and I think the ones that really know the truth will appreciate him more.. I commend him for Having the courage to go through vocal surgery and I wish him all the best because his music is absolutely classic
No matter what maybe you have touched more hearts of people than a lot of singers you are one of my favorite singers
Performing is in your Blood.For the fact you been at it for 40yrs.....Creating a Large Fan base.....Who wait for your Songs....As that one song goes, I'm a fighter,...Amen
Give yourself healing time from surgery and we'll be waiting and listening.😘❤️🥰
No problem mate. That’s life. We are happy to have you here and for all things you’ve done in music.
You are a rockstars with or without your voice damm ! the best of the best !!! Saw you in 1994 what a performer ever !!!
And this is why we love Jon Bon Jovi!
Prayers for you Jon.
I love you since I was a 14 year old girl. Today I'm 50! We're both old Jon and it's okay! I will love you forever.❤❤❤
Same..I just turned 51...Jon was my first band dude crush..lol...if Jon were single Id try to trade my current 28 year old band boyfriend for Jon...dont tell my current bf that though...lol..I kid...I kid...wink..lol...it.does make you realize how we aren't young anymore ...I see.Jon with his gray hair and im like, damn...
.when did I get old?..I don't feel old.. Lol..I just wanna go back 20 years...is that too much to ask? Lol..I just want to see him get his chops back and running..and honestly..i'd love to see him and Richie talk it out ...and I would def kill to get one more TRUE..AUTHENTIC..Bonjovi album before it ends..boooo
@@jeepathecreepaif he see your comment then😂
@@muzammil292 lol..he would prob laugh ...he knows the reality 😅🤣
I’m so glad that Jon has got the help he needed to get his voice back. I’m a singer myself in a Norwegian rock band, and I know how it feels to struggle- and get trouble with the voice. I didn’t need surgery (thank god), but a went to a classical female singer to get some professional help with breathing exercises and learned some amazing techniques! Rock on Jon! Hope to see you and you’re amazing band in Norway soon 🇳🇴❤
Classy guy. We're with you John. Take your time. Do it right. Its all gonna be ok. ❤
You have given your voice for Rock n Roll Jon. You've done fantastic vocals on many classics. Wanted Prayer Bad Name Raise Your Hands. Born To Be My Baby Baby Blood On Blood Homebound Train. So many others....❤
Blaze of Glory,Santa fe...
Deep respect for his honesty.
So much respect and love for this couple. They’re real and true❤
we all grow older. we as fans are here for you not only for your voice but as you being the person that you are with full of humility and kindness
The truth always hurts, but I respect the man to the moon and back for his bravery on this issue and for his incredible legacy! A true class act and a great singer. I really hope he gets his voice in shape again!
Kudos to him for accepting the fact of life of getting old. No cosmetic surgeries or hair dying for him! More people should follow his footsteps, especially in the entertainment industry.
People should do what makes them happy ,we are not living in a fascist state that says “you will not dye your hair “
A true legend in music and glad he realized his voice was gone as I certainly noticed. Thank god for Cd's and radio
And it's been broken for years how he couldn't realize it on his own
He did. It’s a publicity stunt.
How could he not know Jon is a perfectionist and not only does he expect himself and his band and crew members to be the best they can be he expects that of himself. He's a tough businessman. After 40 yrs he doesn't realize his voice is shot and didn't seek help. He has fans that give him a pass because he's JBJ doesn't help. Ticket prices are not cheap at his concerts. I do expect more from Jon.
Meat Loaf didn't seem to realize either. That last album was rough. Painful even.
@@wavion2 exactly. When you can't even sound good in the studio it has to be obvious for you.
They all eventually do... but it's ego/denial.. and enabling yes men stroking their ego pushing away the obvious.
Love this man. He’s written some absolute classics and entertained millions. Most of all, he’s a brilliant and lovely kind hearted man.
Time and time again ive seen comments criticising Jons vocals on stage,he was probably compensating because he knew in his heart something wasnt right, as a singer you instinctively know but once you admit it you either stop altogether or seek help which more than likely involves surgery which in turn involves the risk of damaging the voice altogether, scary stuff for a singer. His power is still there and hopefully he'll get back to being the great singer that he is
Happy recovery, my Wife and I have been together for 40 years next month and we said we will see you live in the near future hopefully.
You will always sound like 1984 to me sir, you helped me through some very tough times, let your millions of fans support you. Always. ❤
You are in more denial than.him. He sounds nothing like 1984 and by 1988 his voice was shot
Gray hair and all you still are the best. God Bless you and your family
Yessss, it's been a while since he said on the slippery tour
"I believe marriage is an institution and i'm too young to go to and institution.............................Next Question" LOL
I love that he embraces the grey hair and the wrinkles and doesn't do botox and plastic surgery and dye his hair anymore although it did look good dyed. We look at so may of these stars and think 'you were so attractive....wtf have you done to your face?'
We all got older man! Even me. 😅😅😅 I will always support you!
It hurts me to see him go through that. It's scary to not have your range due to vocal cords that can't deliver from either being sick, strained or just damaged. That fear of being on stage and knowing here come those high notes.
Your true fans and people that love you will always be there, Do the best you can and a little more....JJ
Good on you Jon for being so open and honest. My best wishes for a full recovery.
Still love you Jon Bon Jovi ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You are awesome, Jon! Don`t ever change! Age is just a number! Old does not exist, so you will never get there! Age is just a number. Love and support to you, always! ☺👍❤
You still rock ❤❤❤
Is silver in my eyes 👀 your still Jon bon jovi love you dear
You re still the best vocalist to us jon. Thank you for always fulfill my days with ur songs
Legend❤❤❤❤
Your still my idol nomatter what....
*You're
@@mungofinalfi4480 are you perfect?
I noticed it to. We are about the same age. Since you first came out, you have and always will be my die-hard band. I listen to a large variety of music in every genre, yet you are still my favorite.
I will even tell you my favorite song. Not your typical favorite. " Bells of Freedom". When I first heard that song, it was a very pivotal part of my life. It brought me understanding and hope.
Thank you.
Phillane
Hello 👋Beautiful Lady 🌹..How are you and the weather condition like ?
Show him any live UA-cam video of him singing in the last 5years😂😂😂
So everybody lying to him except his wife 😮
This admission of human frailty made you even a bigger star. Your fans who grew up with your music are rooting for you bro.
It is better to be frank than to pretend or having people around you say you sound great when you are not. My sons now listen to Bon Jovi. But it pained me to tell them he can't sing live now, and shit, nobody tells him that. Am happy your wife did. Just be yourself man. You are happy that way. And that matters the most. I am from Malaysia by the way.
Jon bon Jovi music 🎶 is awesome yes 😎 ❤
I became your fan in 2000 when i was 13 and even i am getting older. 😊 you are still amazing!
Já v roce 1986 Něj kapela na světě .písničky hlas hudba ! Nej Nej Nej Boží !
Yes, But have you listened to
Bon Jovi
7800 Degree's Fahrenheit
Slippery When wet
IN ORDER
I've been a fan since they started in 1983.
I mean 2000, that's not even keep the Faith, that's like Crush and Bounce.
to be a real Bon Jovi fan, You MUST have heard in order , the first 3 albums, but i think it's necessary to have heard them all at least up to Keep the Faith, Possibly These Days, But up to Faith is the originally Bon Jovi sound and feel .
After Faith things started to change, i think some would argue that Faith was the changing album
As for your comment, Even you're getting OLDER
TAKE THIS FROM A 50 YEAR OLD , if you were 13 in 2000 you're now 37, YOU'RE STILL IN THE PRIME OF YOUR LIFE.
You're not old yet don't even think that. Trust me, things do not start to happen (in terms of OLD) Until around 47 or 48, that's when things will happen like
I need this operation
or
you wake up one day and out of nowhere your vision is really blurry, you can't focus EVER AGAIN ,
that's when you can start going on about you're old.
@@martinkuliza yes definitely i listened and still listen to those albums even more often than the recent ones. I think every album showed a change and transformation in their sound but there is no album I would pinpoint as the real Bon Jovi sound. I like the ones before Crush much better though. I agree with you that I am not old yet. But just older. 😊
@@martinkuliza in fact I think you are very lucky to have been their fan in 1983. I always imagine I am back in those days and listen to Jon during powerstation years. With John Bongiovi and the Wild Ones before Bon Jovi even. Still.. after Bon Jovi was founded it was better quality.. listen to the guitar in Roulette for example and compare it to today's albums. Obviously it is better quality. My favourite album is New Jersey btw.
@@TheDreamerBJ
that's good, GOOD ON YOU.
and yes, there definitely was a clear change and transition
I mean, when they started, and you have to understand it was a different world back then in a lot of respects.
when they started, You could absolutely see they were in experienced, Just look at the video RUNAWAY or SHE DON'T KNOW ME
Also understand, we didn't see these videos at the time, We had the record only.
so Bon Jovi unlike other bands that came out of L.A. broke out into the Japanese market first, Hence why you have TOKYO ROAD , but by Fahrenheit, you could absolutely tell they were getting better now
and by the time we got to slippery, they were at the peak and learned what they were doing
etc etc
so yes it does seem like there were clear incremental stages
On slippery, Jon was the long haired heart throb for every girl out there
on Faith, he was the short haired Heart throb that appealed to a different girl.
LOL
It happens brother. Aging gracefully is hard to do for a lot of people these days. Be strong my friend.
Du bist der Beste, John! 💖💖💖💖 Wir lieben und brauchen dich! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Danke, daß es dich gibt!
He knew it started to decline in 2013-2014, he even mentioned it at the rock n roll hall of Fame induction but it wasn't really bad until his last tour! Hopefully the vocal surgery gets him back to sounding good again! He sounded decent in his video for Legendary!
We saw you in 2019 in Warsaw. I can’t call it the best show ever, of course, because... you know (i was prepared to it). BUT. Some moments were just incredibile no matter what. And i want to thank you for one of my favorite songs of later decades - Amen. I have my video of what was happening there, all those lights up to the highest rows of arena, people dancing and kissing near me on the ground.. And you soaring VOICE !
I converted someone's video to audio and still listeng to that performance in my phones
Thank you!
Аnd I still remember how you had chats with us in 2000😇
Your only young once man, it’s always good to go out on top with grace and honor. We’re all heading in the same direction
Glad you sound the way you do
Hope Jon recovers and comes back stronger than ever. And to all you young singers out there, please take lessons from professional coaches on how to protect your voice. No guarantees but it reduces the chances of you damaging your chords.
I am so glad his wife spoke up & now he is getting the help he needs to get that gift of singing back…..it was so painful to watch him try to sing 🎤 & God knows he gave it his all up until he couldn’t. Get well soon ❤️🩹
I still love you Jon you gave so much emotion with your songs you was and you will always be my hero love you for ever ❤❤❤❤xx
Who's talking? Hate here, not myself, BJ had a problem with everybody wanting him in the bedroom. He plays games he wrote me at his age?
It was a wonderful fan surly that posted that!
He's known for that. His music should have made him famous not the bedroom! Good luck getting to heaven sins take forever to forgive if you are not faithful in marriage and break marriage vows by sleeping with someone already married 😊
Puppy love gal how's your emotions you need your own it sounds like!
It takes 2 to tango away from your spouse huh apparently you were sex crazy You needed a man's emotions to make you? how pathetic!
Sex, it's a beautiful thing if it's done right not with the whole world
Sex is separate than music or dance Rockstars make it look sexual ending up in trouble how about where the boys are we can all be taken and used by men
Hold on to your holsters cowboy boots when that gets old you may settle down
A great talent
Bless you sir, you have been an inspiration on my own singing journey and I hope that you are able to find a way to restore a voice that gives you that satisfaction you deserve.
Applause for honesty and courage!
youre not old, just older
Strange that someone else had to told him this. Everyone that's not 100% tone deaf could hear his voice is broken.
God bless you John bon Jovi the lord blessed you 🙏 with an iconic voice that made many changes in many people's lives and mine to this grandma 👵 who was a young teenager falling in love with her first crush to a young lady marring her only forever love you will always be age less and legendary for the 80s and 90s and even now this grandma 👵 will always be a huge fan 🫶🫶💯💯💯💯👋👋👵👵
He gets top respect for being honest with his public this way.
Hang in there brother
He has nothing to prove. He's been at the top of the mountain and his legacy is cemented. Oh I almost forgot, he was one of the songwriters on "Wanted" one of the greatest rock anthems ever put to tape, so there's that too!🤘⚡
You gave the world your voice man. You will always be Bon Jovi to us.
Saw them 36 times in between '85 & '96.
Simply for five great records in a row and fantastic live shows.
Fahrenheit to These Days was my childhood & youth up to my first born in '97
Seeing Jon feeling bad on stage, coz he couldn't deliver anymore PLUS reading the comments almost broke my heart.
I don't know any singer that had a touring routine like Jon for a couple of decades.
You could see him getting better and better or hear him beeing broke after another 20 month touring.
6 month later:new record, new monster tour.
Maybe I don't like some of the albums after these days.
So I don't listen to them.
I don't have the need to talk about it.
I'd rather go and listen to New Jersey from time to time.
Same thing with his voice.
It's broke.
Not since just yesterday.
That's okay.
Their body of work will gladly stay when were all gone.
That's all & that's a lot.
Did you go to Muhammed Ali and went:
Dude, look at you - you can't box anymore or do you think:
Damn, thank you for decades beeing truly outstanding and working harder than anybody.
I personally listen to other stuff for decades.
But when Wanted or Prayer is coming on the radio...that's still magic.
So thank you
She told him 8 billion people were talking about it on social media for the last 10 years.
Man, I don’t care if he can’t play the same key he was able to 30 years ago. He’s still Jon Bon Jovi! I respect the fact he admits he can’t sing the same, unlike some others (yes you Paul Stanley) We love you JBJ
Hell, I said to my mum the other day - "dunno what they've done to floors but the ones we had 40 years ago were so much easier to get up off". (Jokingly). She's 92 and totally got it and said, "I don't think the floor is the problem, more like the 40 years". We all get older and have to do things differently than we used to. Kudos to Dorothea for being totally honest and telling it like it is even if he didn't maybe want to hear that. Also to him for accepting her assessment and seeking help to rectify it, knowing he wasn't performing as well for the fans he treasures.
Hey you had a hell of a run! You have many classic songs your music will live on forever that is what's important.
Feel 100% better soon‼️‼️🙏🙏♥️♥️
I Love you Jon Bon Jovi and your beautiful wife.We all age not everything does work 100% at our age but you know what, that’s ok
You have honest Jon & love you for that❤
Younger years vocal cordes are not eternal Jon but your songs are and you can be proud of it. To many artists don't realize this and down pitching songs on their shows and its not always a good idea. You made it great all of these years and no one can take that away from you.
It's ok, John we understand..... You have been singing your heart out for us all those years!!! Best of health to you..❤❤❤❤....
Dude you don't owe anyone anything whatsoever..... Nice to see someone being real the world needs that more then ever......
All the best Johnny. You’re one of the greats buddy. You’ve been in my ear all my life. Through all the good times and the bad.
Still blessed with one of the best Rock voices ever to be had ...You did it already ;) x
Thank you for your legade, man. It´s sad that great part of the world didn´t see you on a stage.But It was a beautiful journey since I bougth "Sleepery when Wet" in 87. Cheers from Brazil.
Agreed, sounding a little rough but everyone still loves you. It will be great to hear your voice after treatment. Remember you are and will always be a superstar❤❤
We all knew that what we were hearing from Jon on stage was NOT the Jon we know and love. I am encouraged by his transparency with his surgery and how he is trying to correct the damage. It's not easy to come to terms with something like this and then speak openly about it. I'm happy he chose this way rather than try to make excuses for it. It will bring all of his fans right back to him when he's ready to start touring again. Congrats man!! I wish you all the best on this journey.
You still rock like none other! 🤘❤️
We love you. We're gonna make it the best ever. But your wife, she really knows. Congrats on trusting and listening to her. I hear the change, I appreciate the change...but one good song every five or so years (because rock Gods don't ever really retire), is better than a couple of rough songs a year. Trust your wife. Share your message. You've done the "you can'ts..." Now allow us to show the human side;-) With love forever. Lets make the truthful year the best year.
This is so awesome that he talks about it. I wish Axl Rose would also talk about his strugles with his voice.
For me….you are Superman! Forever
He needed to address the issue and I'm glad she made him see it.
Love you Jon!!!