Key Takeaways:
– Bon Jovi celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024 with timeless hits still popular worldwide.
– The band faces the challenge of former guitarist, Richie Sambora’s shocking departure in 2013.
– Jon Bon Jovi, the lead singer, promotes their new album “Forever” while remaining open to Sambora’s potential return.
– Richie Sambora has displayed interest in reuniting with the band and thinks ‘It’s time’.
As the rock band Bon Jovi approaches their 40th anniversary milestone, their journey, filled with timeless hits and memorable performances, forms a significant part of rock history. However, the journey hasn’t been without its rocky patches, as graphically revealed in their upcoming Hulu and Disney+ docuseries, “Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.”
Sambora’s Split: A Shock to the System
In 2013, Bon Jovi was hit with a significant blow when their lead guitarist Richie Sambora made a sudden and unexpected exit. This happened right on the heels of their performance promoting a new album on “American Idol.” According to Bon Jovi, the split was due to Sambora’s “personal issues,” particularly his decision to spend more time with his daughter, Ava. Consequently, Sambora’s spot was eventually taken over by Phil X in 2016.
Insights from the Lead Singer
In an interview with Ultimate Classic Rock on March 14, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi not only announced the band’s new album, “Forever,” but also delved into his current relationship with his former bandmate. He revealed that they are “not in contact” and noted tenderly that there’s still “nothing but love” between them.
The Bon Jovi Narrative: A Forthcoming Docuseries
The upcoming docuseries on Hulu and Disney+, “Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” will shed light on these dynamics and more. It is interesting to note that both Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora will feature in the series, but they have not discussed their individual contributions with each other.
Director Gotham Chopra has complete control over the content of the series, and Jon Bon Jovi admitted he still hasn’t seen the final product. He emphatically clarified, “This is not us behind the scenes pulling strings.”
Door Ajar for Sambora’s Return?
Despite these developments, Jon Bon Jovi is not ruling out a potential return of Sambora to the band. He said, “If he wanted to show up and play sometime, he knows the songs… But I wasn’t gonna not (perform) because somebody was unable.”
Sambora’s Wish to Return
Echoing similar sentiments, Sambora, in an interview with Absolute Radio, showed interest in reuniting with the band, not just for recreation but also for songwriting. He remarked about his wish to return, saying, “Oh, if he doesn’t let me, he’s crazy. I’m on a tear.”
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” is set to premiere on April 26, promising to provide fans with loads of behind-the-scenes insights and history. As we all eagerly await this, Bon Jovi’s new album, “Forever,” will be released on June 7 and is currently available for pre-order.
With all these exciting happenings on the horizon, fans can only hope for the best – a potential reunion with Sambora on stage, new music and the unveiling of the band’s illustrious journey through the docuseries. Here’s to hoping the band continues to “Keep the Faith.”
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