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Jon Bon Jovi Then & Now: Photos Of The Rocker From His Young Days To Now

By:
Paige Kindlick
March 2, 2023 9:25AM EST

Jon Bon Jovi has been rocking out since he was a teen, so it’s hard to believe he’s 61 now! Celebrate his birthday with a look back at his best photos of all time.

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Jon Bon Jovi: Through The Years

Jon Bon Jovi: Through The Years
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With voluminous locks and powerhouse vocals, Jon Bon Jovi has been captivating audiences since the 1980s. Hailing from New Jersey, the artist born John Francis Bongiovi Jr. first began flexing his musical muscles at thirteen, tinkering with both piano and guitar as part of his band Raze. After honing his craft and even trying his hand at jingle writing, he went on to form his iconic band, Bon Jovi, in 1983. The group immediately made their presence felt with their smash hit “Runaway”, which made a splash on Billboard’s top 40.

But, it was the 1986 album Slippery When Wet that catapulted Bon Jovi and his band to stratospheric levels of superstardom. With 28 million copies sold and chart-topping singles like “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “Livin’ on a Prayer”, they cemented their place in music history. Jon Bon Jovi’s talents were officially recognized when he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009.

Jon Bon Jovi won over fans from the instant he stepped on stage. He had fans in a tizzy during a stop by the British TV show The Tube.

For those craving more Jon Bon Jovi, look no further. Check out his musical metamorphosis and fashion evolution in our gallery here.

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Bon Jovi In Switzerland

Bon Jovi In Switzerland
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Jon Bon Jovi performs in front of 10,000 fans at a Concert in the Idaalp Ski Area of Ischgel/samnaun Switzerland. He was clearly a star.

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Bon Jovi In The 80s

Bon Jovi In The 80s
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Bon Jovi backstage at the Norwich Playhouse. Clockwise from bottom left, you can see Tico Torres, Richie Sambora, Alec John Such, David Bryan and Jon Bon Jovi.

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Jon Bon Jovi In 1992

Jon Bon Jovi In 1992
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Jon Bon Jovi in 1992. His smile was electric.

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Bon Jovi In Concert In 1993

Bon Jovi In Concert In 1993
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Bon Jovi brings the rock to London’s Wembley Arena on May 14, 1993. His hair was flowing and his pants were tight.

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Jon Bon Jovi In 1994

Jon Bon Jovi In 1994
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Jon Bon Jovi plays Covent Garden in 1994. What a cool cat.

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Jon Bon Jovi In ‘Moonlight And Valentino’

Jon Bon Jovi In ‘Moonlight And Valentino’
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He can act too? Here, Jon Bon Jovi appears in 1995’s ‘Moonlight And Valentino’. He’s also credited in the movies films ‘Destination Anywhere’, ‘Homegrown’, ‘Little City’, ‘No Looking Back’, ‘Row Your Boat’, ‘Vampires Los Muertos’, ‘U-571’, ‘Cry Wolf’, ‘National Lampoon’s Pucked’, and ‘New Year’s Eve.’

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Jon Bon Jovi In 1996

Jon Bon Jovi In 1996
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Jon Bon Jovi in 1996. He wore a leather pea-coat with gold buttons and looked dapper as ever

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Jon Bon Jovi In ‘The Leading Man’

Jon Bon Jovi In ‘The Leading Man’
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Action! Jon Bon Jovi is seen in a still from his 1996 film ‘The Leading Man’. 

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Jonn Bon Jovi Wins At The 1998 Brit Awards

Jonn Bon Jovi Wins At The 1998 Brit Awards
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Jon Bon Jovi at the Brit Awards in 1996. He won the award for Top International Male Solo Artist at the London, Event.

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Jon Bon Jovi At The 1998 Brit Awards

Jon Bon Jovi At The 1998 Brit Awards
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Jon Bon Jovi attends the 1998 Brit Awards. He had shaggy, highlighted hair and donned a navy suit.

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Jon Bon Jovi In 2000

Jon Bon Jovi In 2000
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He’s still got it! Jon Bon Jovi strikes a pose in a leather jacket and faded blue jeans in 2000.

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Jon Bon Jovi In Las Vegas

Jon Bon Jovi In Las Vegas
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Jon Bon Jovi gives it his all in gold pants while in Las Vegas. It was Apr. 21, 2001.

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Jon Bon Jovi At The 2002 MTV Awards

Jon Bon Jovi At The 2002 MTV Awards
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Jon Bon Jovi performs during the European MTV Awards in Barcelona, Spain on Nov. 14, 2002. His full leather look was totally on-brand.

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Jon Bon Jovi Supports The Democrats

Jon Bon Jovi Supports The Democrats
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Jon Bon Jovi plays moments before Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry takes the stage during a campaign stop on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pennslkvania. He wore sunglasses while strumming his guitar.

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Jon Bon Jovi Supports Jon Edwards

Jon Bon Jovi Supports Jon Edwards
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Jon Bon Jovi plays his guitar while warming up the crowd at a rally for Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards, in Mitchell Hall on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. It was 2004.

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Jon Bon Jovi Performs At Live8

Jon Bon Jovi Performs At Live8
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Jon Bon Jovi and band play the Live8 benefit concert at the Philadelphia Museum Of Art on Jul. 2, 2005. He was looking slick in suede pants and a rust-hued henley.

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Jon Bon Jovi On The ‘Today Show’ In 2005

Jon Bon Jovi On The ‘Today Show’ In 2005
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Jon Bon Jovi and band join the ‘Today Show’ Summer Concert Series on Sep. 23, 2005. He wore a cool vintage-inspired tee.

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Jon Bon Jovi Plays Madison Square Garden

Jon Bon Jovi Plays Madison Square Garden
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Jon Bon Jovi is all smiles while playing NYC’s Madison Square Garden on Nov. 28, 2005. He donned leather jumpsuit on stage.

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Jon Bon Jovi In Germany In 2006

Jon Bon Jovi In Germany In 2006
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Jon Bon Jovi is seen performing in Germsny in May 2006. His chest was out and his hair was feathered as ever.

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Jon Bon Jovi In 2020

Jon Bon Jovi In 2020
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Jon Bon Jovi looked pensive while promoting his album 2020 in Sep. of that year. His hair was still styled big, but had taken on a silver tone over the years.

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