JOURNAL ARTICLE

JON BON JOVI'S LONG JOURNEY BACK.

  • Published In: AARP: The Magazine, 2024, v. 67, n. 4A. P. 30 1 of 3

  • Database: AgeLine with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: COLAPINTO, JOHN 3 of 3

Abstract

This article from AARP: The Magazine explores Jon Bon Jovi's recent challenges with his voice and the potential impact on his singing career. It discusses how his voice began to decline during a 2022 tour, leading to concerns about his future as a performer. Bon Jovi underwent throat surgery and has released a new album, but the article acknowledges that the future of his voice and ability to tour is uncertain. The article also delves into Bon Jovi's personal life, including his enduring relationship with his wife, Dorothea. It touches on his use of Auto-Tune and his decision to seek help from a voice surgeon after speaking with Shania Twain. The vocal problems were attributed to the natural aging process, resulting in thinning vocal cords. Bon Jovi underwent surgery and worked with specialists to retrain his vocal muscles. The article also mentions his friendships with Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney, as well as how aging has influenced his songwriting. Despite the vocal struggles, Bon Jovi remains hopeful about his future as a performer. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:AARP: The Magazine. 2024/06, Vol. 67, Issue 4A, p30
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1548-2014
  • Accession Number:177213237
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of AARP: The Magazine is the property of AARP and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.