Key Takeaways:
– Bon Jovi band marks its 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album “Forever”
– Frontman Jon Bon Jovi and former bandmate Richie Sambora remain open to future collaborations
– A new four-part docuseries “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” debuts on Hulu and Disney+ on April 26
– The band’s new album “Forever,” will be out on June 7 and available for pre-order.
Band Bon Jovi is all set to mark their 40-year milestone in 2024. As the timeless anthems of the band still echo in various platforms from NFL stadiums to American Idol stages, the road to success has not always been smooth.
Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora’s Memories
One of the major hurdles was in 2013, when guitarist Richie Sambora abruptly parted ways with the group. Amidst the promotional activities of the band’s upcoming album, “Forever,” the lead vocalist Jon Bon Jovi, has spoken candidly about his relationship with the former bandmate. According to recent comments to Ultimate Classic Rock (UCR), Bon Jovi and Sambora, currently, are “not in contact.” However, Bon Jovi didn’t dismiss the possibility of Sambora’s return to the band in the future.
Their story will be unveiled in a new tell-all documentary, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” premiering on April 26. The interesting part is that both Bon Jovi and Sambora were interviewed for the docuseries separately, and the content shared was strictly individual. “This is not us behind the scenes pulling strings,” Bon Jovi insisted to UCR.
The Abrupt Departure and Aftermath
On April 2, 2013, just a month after the band’s promotional tour on “American Idol,” Sambora departed the band due to personal issues. He later mentioned that constant touring was keeping him away from his daughter Ava. After his departure, Phil X stepped in and officially joined the Bon Jovi band in 2016, as confirmed by UCR.
Despite the abrupt departure and no contact stance, Bon Jovi has expressed that there’s “nothing but love” between him and Sambora. In a recent interview with Remy Maxwell, he remarked that the door would always be open for Sambora to return, ensuring fans there’s no animosity between them.
The Possibility of Reunion
Sambora too echoed similar sentiments while speaking to United Stations Radio Networks in 2023. Although he initially admitted hesitations reuniting with the band, his recent interview with Absolute Radio in England suggested that talks about his rejoining the band had initiated.
“There’s no malice, we did something not a lot of bands have done,” said Sambora, asserting the need to perform for the fans, his sense of second obligation. Given the history of Sambora and Bon Jovi penning down the band’s classic tunes together, Sambora expressed his keen interest in returning to songwriting with Jon.
In conclusion, as the band is set to mark its 40th anniversary, a possible reunion is anticipated by the fans. With the band’s new album “Forever” releasing on June 7, and the four-part docuseries set to premiere on April 26, it seems to be an exciting year for Bon Jovi. Despite the past happenings, both Bon Jovi and Sambora seem open to revisiting their partnership, promising even brighter prospects for the band.
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