Childhood and Education Journey of Jon Bon Jovi in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Jon Bon Jovi, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Jon Bon Jovi is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor, best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi. Formed in 1983, the band has released 16 studio albums. Bon Jovi has also released two solo albums, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the music industry.
1930: Birth of John Francis Bongiovi Sr.
In 1930, John Francis Bongiovi Sr., Jon Bon Jovi's father, was born. He worked as a barber and was a former Marine.
1940: Birth of Carol Sharkey
In 1940, Carol Sharkey, Jon Bon Jovi's mother, was born. She was a florist, a former Marine, and a Playboy Bunny.
March 2, 1962: Jon Bon Jovi's Birth
On March 2, 1962, John Francis Bongiovi Jr., known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, was born.
1993: Birth of Daughter Stephanie
In 1993, Jon Bon Jovi's daughter, Stephanie, was born.
2004: Campaigning for John Kerry
During the 2004 presidential campaign, Jon Bon Jovi toured extensively on behalf of presidential candidate John Kerry.
January 18, 2009: Performance at Obama's Inauguration Concert
On January 18, 2009, Bon Jovi performed a duet at Barack Obama's inauguration concert.
June 4, 2009: Benefit Show for Jon Corzine
On June 4, 2009, Bon Jovi performed an acoustic benefit show for Democratic New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine.
December 15, 2010: Appointment to White House Council
On December 15, 2010, Bon Jovi was appointed by then U.S. president Barack Obama to the White House Council for Community Solutions.
October 24, 2020: Performance at Drive-In Event for Joe Biden
On October 24, 2020, Bon Jovi performed at a drive-in event for Joe Biden at Dallas High School in Dallas, Pennsylvania.
2020: Endorsement of Cory Booker
In the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Bon Jovi endorsed Cory Booker for President of the United States.
November 12, 2021: Recovery from COVID-19
Bon Jovi had recovered from COVID-19 by November 12, 2021.
April 2022: Reflection on COVID-19 Experience
In April 2022, Bon Jovi spoke about how his COVID-19 experience had affected him, including in his songwriting, and how it made him realize how fragile life is.
May 2024: Marriage of Son Jake to Millie Bobby Brown
In May 2024, Jon Bon Jovi's son, Jake, married the British actress Millie Bobby Brown.
September 11, 2024: Prevention of Suicide Attempt
On September 11, 2024, Bon Jovi helped prevent a woman from jumping off the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in Nashville.
