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Concert preview: Bon Jovi returns to Atlanta fresh from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

Bon Jovi stole the show, as usual.

At least that was the consensus following last weekend’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, at which the enduring New Jersey rockers were finally granted entry into the Cleveland shrine.

Between an expectedly uproarious introductory speech by longtime band friend Howard Stern and the fan-satiating reunion with guitarist Richie Sambora and original bassist Alec John Such, Bon Jovi topped every headline.

Bon Jovi perfroms during the 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 14, 2018 in Cleveland. Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images

It’s a familiar spot for frontman Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico Torres, who, along with longtime bassist Hugh McDonald and Sambora replacement Phil X, have filled arenas for more than three decades.

The band will play an encore performance at Philips Arena on Friday, slightly more than a year after their last visit to promote their 13th studio album, “This House Is Not for Sale.” The album was reissued earlier this year with a couple of new tracks.

Recently, Bryan and Torres chatted with reporters on a conference call to discuss Bon Jovi’s history and future.

On the number of artists announcing farewell tours and if Bon Jovi has thought about the end:

David Bryan: “Yeah, hopefully later than sooner. You know what, it’s amazing when you look at the reunion tour and then the farewell tours and you look at so many bands that have their 14th farewell tour. I don’t really know how true those are and how much they need to sell tickets. I think for us it’s more about, we’re just going to keep doing it and having fun. The future has yet to happen, and until then we’re just going to keep having fun and making records and go play in front of the people and have a great time. … Look at the Rolling Stones, and they’re in their 70s.”

Tico Torres: “We made a promise to ourselves as far as that. As long as it’s fun and as long as we can have something to contribute musically together, why not do it? That’s where we’re at. … Some people have to retire. A lot of it could be physical. Some people like (Rush drummer) Neil Peart, I was watching (something where he says), I can’t play like Neil Peart anymore. Then you have the other spectrum of B.B. King. He passed away with a guitar in his hand.”

On what they’ve learned about each other and the band during their decades together:

Bryan: “We always set out to be the biggest band in the world. It takes a lot of hard work to get lucky. We put in all the hard work and we got lucky and we went around the world to 50 countries and we played it over 30 times, each country. We’re proud to bring American rock around the world. We remain curious and kept just wanting to remain current, always getting better at our craft and always getting better at making records and playing live. It’s always a constant lesson. You just learn and stay curious and stay passionate.”

Torres: “The key is, like David said, stay true to yourself. I’m amazed that we have three generations in the audience that come see us play. That amazes me that it transcends not only to the kids that grew up with us, but their grandkids. To me, that’s wonderful that music can do that.”

On memorable live experiences:

Bryan: “At 3,000 (live shows), it’s hard. They all stand out. You can’t really say that one is better than any other. They’re all great and some are even greater. We’re very fortunate to have that many great experiences, really.”

Torres: “I can think of one. When we played for the queen of England. Presidents come and go, but the queen’s been around for (decades). It was kind of special to meet her and play for her. It’s those little things, but there’s a lot of those that are like Dave said, that really charm our life. We’ve been blessed.”

On the musical direction of the “This House Is Not for Sale” album:

Bryan: “We got in a room together, looking at each other and really bashing out in the studio. We hadn’t been doing that for a while on the other records, and this one was like, let’s just get live, get in the room all together and bash it out and really create something, and we really did and are very proud of that record. For this second leg of the tour, we added two new songs. ‘When We Were Us’ is for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and where we’re at in our careers and talking about where we were and where we’re at and where we’re going. We added a couple more songs (to the new edition of the album) to just bring some new material for these shows coming up.”

On pre-show rituals:

Bryan: “We all get together when we do sound checks. We all come together and we have a nice chicken soup together. We sit around and have soup.”

Torres: “That’s a prerequisite. We’ve got to have chicken soup in the dressing room at every show. Not M&M’s, chicken soup. It keeps the colds away.”

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Bon Jovi: Denver, 3-14-18

IT'S MY MILE HIGH MADNESS REVIEW

So, yours truly jetted off to Denver this week to visit a dear friend (Willow) and to take in the very first show on this leg of the This House is Not For Sale Tour.  It was a whirlwind trip which I would do again in a heartbeat.

I landed at Denver International Tuesday evening, and found that once I de-planed, I had to take a train to actually get to the terminal to where Willow was waiting to take me to her place.  I had no idea just getting to her would involve planes, trains and automobiles.  An adventure in and of itself for someone who's home airport involves nothing more than walking off the plane away from the gate and thru the doors to your loved ones and the exit.  

Anyway, I won't bore you with the hours prior to the show, other than to say that Denver is beautiful and the Rocky Mountains, breathtaking.  I can't wait to go back. If you ever get there, I can recommend Estes Park as one place to definitely visit.  

Our pre-show dinner was something I need to mention though.  We parked Will's car at the Pepsi Arena and Uber-ed to Dbar Restaurant.  If any of you are Food Network watchers like I am, you will probably recognize the name Keegan Gerhard.  He is one of the owners.  The place started as a dessert cafe, but now they added a restaurant and full bar.  The food was amazing as was the dessert we shared.  And, while we were waiting for our Uber back to the arena, we met Keegan himself.  He came walking up and was checking out the outside seating area and made a comment about us waiting and I instantly recognized his voice.  I wasn't 100% sure when I saw him, but when he talked I knew.  So, what do I do?  I actually said "you are Keegan!"  He chuckled and said yes he was, he shook our hands and chatted for a minute.  Pretty cool moment.  Then our Uber showed up and it was into the cadillac and off to the show we went.

We did the standard stand in line and wait for the doors to open, then had our bags checked and go thru metal detectors schtick.  While waiting we noticed a woman up ahead of us had the coolest jeans on.  She had patches from all the tours on them, the HAND smirk being prominently displayed on her back pocket.  That has to be one of my favorites.  The other thing we noticed about this woman, she had a toddler in her arms.  He couldn't have been more than 2.  I get that you want to share your love with your kids, but in my opinion, 2 is a tad young for a rock concert. But that's just me.

So, after waiting in a insanely long line for swag, we got our t-shirts (Queenie did not get a tour shirt, she supported the Soul Foundation with her purchase) found our seats, made some new friends and waited. 

We were not impressed with the opening act.  So we chatted with our new friends and commented on the young man sitting in front of us.  He was with his dad and in conversation found that he was wearing his dad's original 1987 Slippery When Wet Tour T-Shirt.  Pretty cool.

Now, the last time I saw the band, Richie was still with them.  I also wasn't impressed with their performance on the Iheart Music Awards.  So, I wasn't quite sure what to expect.  

I shouldn't have worried.  They were fantastic.  So much better than what I saw on TV a few weeks ago.  The interaction I missed seeing during their television performance was there, the connection I hadn't felt was there.  It was incredible.  Jon was on and sounded as good as ever.  We got, what I think is a crazy good set list:

   This House is Not For Sale

  Knock Out

  You Give Love a Bad Name

  Whole Lot of Leavin' Going On

  Lost Highway

  When We Were Us

  Born to Be My Baby

  Who Says You Can't Go Home

  It's My Life

  We Weren't Born to Follow

  I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

  We Got it Goin' On

  Keep the Faith

  Bed of Roses

  Amen

  Lay Your Hands on Me

  God Bless this Mess

  Have a Nice Day

  Bad Medicine

  Encore:

  I Love This Town

  Wanted Dead or Alive

  Livin' on a Prayer

Some may not think the list was anything all that great, but it was all just up, up, up...the energy level was just crazy in the arena.  And Jon never stopped.  At one point I leaned over to Wills and told her "He's such a dork!"  He was doing one of his crazy, high step, marching kind of dances across the stage.  She agreed and added "that's why we love him!"

It was just high energy all the way.  Keep the Faith was a highlight.  He had the maracas working, and then, he disappeared down the stairs.  Quick change time. And here's where I have to give props to Phil X.  He absolutely killed it on that song, especially the extended ending.  It was ridiculously good.  And David had an insane keyboard solo.  Just amazing.  

And then Jon reappeared out on a side stage in the crowd, one section over from where we were sitting.  He gave us Bed of Roses and Amen from there before making all the ladies swoon and there was no shortage of cellphone videos from there. He made his way back to the stage and turned the volume back up to 11 for the rest of the show.

After Bad Medicine they all disappeared and made the crowd go crazy.  One guy near us shouted himself hoarse begging "more, we want more!" The guys must have heard him because they came back and gave us three more.

When they started Wanted, the man sitting in front of us (with the kid wearing his Slippery t-shirt) voiced the thought I had in my head.  It will never be the same.  While true, it was good in its own right.  They finished with Prayer and the crowd showed their love by singing the song for them.  Jon thanked the crowd for their love, friendship and support thru the years.  They took their bows, and Jon stood there for a long moment, hand over his heart beaming at the crowd before disappearing.

It was a good night.  I am so glad I was able to be there.  I probably won't get to any other shows this tour, as of right now they're not scheduled to be anywhere near me until Toronto and those dates don't work for me.  So, as short and sweet a trip as it was, I'm glad I did it.

QNote:  as an aside, I am a Bon Jovi purist.  Do I miss Richie?  Damn right I do.  Do I know he's not coming back?  Again, sadly, I do.  Does it make me miss what he and Jon had together any less?  Absolutely not.  Does it take away from what the Band is doing now?  I don't think so.  It's just different now.  I know they will never be what the were and that's okay.  I enjoyed the show, the line up now works, but it's just not what I think when I think Bon Jovi, and that's on me.  So, take this review for what it is, my opinion on the show by the Band I have loved since 1984.

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A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Bon Jovi's Tour Rehearsals

"Let's take it from the top," Jon Bon Jovi says before launching into a rehearsal of Bon Jovi's What About Now song "Amen." Like a maestro, standing at the center of his home recording studio in his Native New Jersey, the iconic rocker is perfecting every detail for Bon Jovi's upcoming tour.

In just a few short weeks, Bon Jovi will kick off their 2018 This House Is Not For Sale Tour in Denver, Colorado (March 14), and exactly one month later, the legendary band will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The band is also re-releasing their latest album, This House Is Not For Sale, which includes two brand new songs, "When We were Us" and "Walls." Additionally, the band is also receiving the very first iHeartRadio Icon Award during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards. It's a very exciting time for Bon Jovi.

Reaching the 35th year of their career, Bon Jovi has since shared 13 studio albums, three live albums, and six compilation albums, among other releases, and have brought their music to fans all over the world during at least 18 tours. The honor of being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is more than fitting for the band. "This is a club where you go, Elvis [Presley] is a member? Cool. [Mick] Jagger's a member? Cool. I wanna be in that club. So, it's very special," Jon says.

In Jon Bon Jovi's home recording studio, the band is gearing up to head out on the road. There is every kind of instrument you can imagine; a slew of guitars all lined up, ready for action, drums and percussion instruments galore, and keyboards. With the tour ahead of them in a few weeks, and a large catalogue of music to pull from into their set list, Bon Jovi is making sure they can give their loyal fans the best show possible.

As the band explains, "It's all about playing, making the best art you can, and then bringing it to the people, and looking out there at those faces. Everybody just having a great time and we're having a great time, and that's really what we live for."

And they have the accolades to prove it. Bon Jovi is one of the best live bands and greatest touring bands out there. In their rehearsal space is memorabilia to remind them of their incredible accomplishments over the last 35 years; magazine covers, tour posters, keepsakes of their record-breaking tours. 

As Bon Jovi says, the secret to their longevity is, "You just have to loving doing it. There has to be a motivating factor, which is the love of making music."

Bon Jovi is rereleasing their 2016 album This House Is Not For Sale (which debuted at No. 1 when it was originally released) with two brand new songs for fans. So, there's no doubt it's because of this way of thinking that the band not only continues to make new music, but that they also make music that appeals to fans of all generations. Jon explains, "To have a song that has lasted 35 years, generations, it's the closest that you'll ever come to immortality. The beautiful thing about a song is that it lives on."

Celebrate Bon Jovi's by watching the band perform and receive the first-ever iHeartRadio Icon Award during this year's iHeartRadio Music Awards. Fans can tune in live on March 11th at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on TBS, TNT and truTV, on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and on the iHeartRadio app, the free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. TV subscribers can also watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on the TBS, TNT and truTV Apps. You won't want to miss it!

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Postponed...

I'm sure by now you've all heard the news...
(Where's the Bad Medicine when you need it?!)  ;)

Bon Jovi Postpones Madison Square Garden Tour Stops: Exclusive

Frontman Jon Bon Jovi has been fighting bronchitis since the weekend.

Based on doctors' recommendations, Bon Jovi’s concerts at Madison Square Garden on Friday and Saturday will be rescheduled to next week, Billboard has exclusively learned.

The postponement is due to the bronchitis that frontman Jon Bon Jovi has been fighting since last Saturday.

"The decision was difficult to make, but made in the interest of delivering the full, powerhouse performance for which Bon Jovi is known," according to a band spokesperson.

Tickets purchased for Friday's show will be honored on April 13, and Saturday's tickets will be honored on April 15.

For more information on the rescheduled dates, visit BonJovi.com, the Madison Square Garden website and LiveNation.com.

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Review: Bon Jovi PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh 4/5/17

Bon Jovi cuts PPG Paints Arena show short with sore throat

Bon Jovi, the band, was sounding a little off at PPG Paints Arena Wednesday night, and then Jon Bon Jovi put his finger on it.

He was almost halfway there, after doing “Runaway,” when he revealed that he’s had a cold since Saturday night: “I think I'm singing like s--- tonight, and I apologize… but I'm gonna keep pushin’ on and if you stick it out with me, I'll stick it out with you.”

He was right to come clean. You could hear the scratchiness in his throat, and the sound mix, with the bass amped up like King Kong stomping through Uptown, wasn't doing him any favors. He dropped down to some raspy whispers over the verses and lots of cringe-worthy flat notes on the choruses.
  

This was Bon Jovi’s first trip to town with the full band since 2013. Before that, he sold out consecutive nights at the arena in 2010. This time, the show hit Groupon, and on Tuesday, the Steelers, who were not the promoters, sent out an offer to season ticket holders for $10 concert tickets.

What went wrong? Was it backlash for supporting Hillary Clinton in October? Was it the awkward intrusion into people's living rooms in that DirectTV commercial? Something cooled off the fanbase on this visit.

It’s certainly not a lack of radio play, and the band even had a No. 1 album last year with “This House is Not for Sale.” The title track was the dramatic show opener, played behind a curtain with projected video of Pittsburgh roads leading right to PPG Paints Arena. 

It was a promising start, and seemed enough like a regular Bon Jovi party in the Burgh, because Bon Jovi hits are pretty uncomplicated and all break into big choruses for everyone to sing along. The crowd helped out, in more ways than one.

“This is the day when I need a karaoke singer,” he said. “Which one of you guys in a bar band knows all the words to Bon Jovi songs?”

Little does he know that we’ve had not one but two cover bands in this town called Bon Journey. Maybe those singers were even there. He didn't get one of those guys, but he did get Brad Evanovich, a volunteer from the crowd, to come up and do a spirited job on “Born to Be My Baby.”

He also had some subs on guitar, with Phil X and John Shanks ably filling the shoes of sidekick Richie Sambora, who bailed in the middle of the 2013 tour after 30 years.

Bon Jovi, still looking youthful at 55 in a biker jacket and black jeans, pushed his way through his a run of hits including “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Bad Medicine,” “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” and “It’s My Life.”

But he probably needed more Brad. He skipped several songs in the usual setlist to jump ahead to “Bad Medicine” and then after 90 minutes of the expected two-and-a-half hour show, he threw in the towel.

“This is going to have to be the last one,” he declared, leading the band into signature hit “Livin’ on a Prayer,” with partial vocals from Phil X and the fans, who at that point, were probably a lot happier if they got the Groupon or the Steelers deal. 

“I want to thank you for your kindness,” he said. And they truly were kind. “I'm sorry we couldn't do the full show tonight. God bless you all.”

And with that, he was off for some good medicine, bad medicine, whatever he needed. The next show is Friday night at Madison Square Garden.

The winner of a contest to open for Bon Jovi here was the Interlochen Singer Songwriters from the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, who were nothing like Bon Jovi stylistically, playing shrill singer-songwriter piano pop. They gave it a valiant effort, for amateurs, but were taking a slot that could have been filled by any number of really good Pittsburgh bands.

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Review: Bon Jovi Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia 3/31/17

This review hurts me.  I know Jon's voice isn't what it was in the 80's and as a fan I know that the band very nearly killed themselves touring early on.  Jon's voice won't ever be what it was, but, and if any of you were there Friday night maybe you can shed some light, is this reviewer being honest or unduly harsh? Was his voice really that bad?  I haven't been to any shows on the tour - the closest the band has come to my hometown is a 4 hour drive on a week/work night - so I can't and won't judge on video alone.

Bon Jovi is merely a shadow in 2017; an honest concert review

Nearly two years ago, I reviewed Van Halen at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, and noted the dichotomy that now exists within the legendary band: members Eddie, Alex and Wolfgang Van Halen all still shred with aplomb, but singer David Lee Roth can scarcely carry a tune.

Diamond Dave's squawking that night was a detriment to the group's entire live production. After decades of vocal strain, his instrument just isn't what it used to be -- it's not even close. 

And unfortunately, he's not alone. 

After a largely off-key, two-and-a-half-hour set in Philadelphia Friday night, it is clearer now more than ever that Jon Bon Jovi has entered this dubious category. 

Let me state emphatically, I do not enjoy bashing Bon Jovi. "Slippery When Wet" was one the first CDs I bought with my own money. I take no joy or schadenfreude in ripping an artist who otherwise still puts on a bright, fun show, and who is clearly still trying. 

Besides, it did not seem as though the cheering crowd of 15,000 at Wells Fargo Center minded the bum notes at all. They came to dance, to hear the hits and see Jon, 55, flash that million-dollar smile.

And they received all of that. Every Bon Jovi favorite was rolled out with the appropriate bells and whistles, and the six-piece band behind Jon -- five of which sing backup -- were entirely serviceable, unleashing every guitar and synth solo you'd expect. Lead strummer Phil X has done well as a replacement for Richie Sambora (who left in 2013); on "It's My Life" and "Lay Your Hands On Me," his crunchy solos stole the show.  

But for fans who will be attending Bon Jovi's New York performances April 7 and 8, and spent hundreds of dollars to see the band bust out "Bad Medicine" and "You Give Love A Bad Name," know this: the live show will sound most like the CD when Jon is quiet. When Phil X and keyboardist David Bryan are given their brief vocal solos in "We Got It Goin' On," you will wish they just kept singing.

The list of subpar vocals on Friday night was long, but especially poor were the heavier new track "We Don't Run," the verses to "Born to Be My Baby," and "Have a Nice Day," where every note not landing in Jon's comfortable lower register was either shouted through or missed completely. 

"My voice is shot, I'm going gray, these muscles all ache," Bon Jovi tellingly sings, or tries to, in "God Bless This Mess," a mid-tempo track off the band's November LP "This House Is Not For Sale," which does have its merits. The title track, which opened the show, is a pumping arena-worthy anthem and the melody to "Rollercoaster" actually felt fresh and I'm still humming it this morning.  

But other than the tender new ballad "Scars on This Guitar," where his voice managed to hold its own, nothing matched the original recording. 

Was this just an off night? They are nearing the end of the tour, aren't they? Maybe he's just tired. 

It doesn't seem like it; at his intimate show at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank in October, he showed the same cracks. Like Lee Roth, Jon Bon Jovi was never an overpowering vocal talent to begin with, and it appears that 35 years of rock n' roll have done their bidding. Watch any of the videos in this post and hear for yourself. 

Does this mean he and the band should just hang up their guitar straps and sip Bud Lights in a recliner for the rest of their lives? No, of course not. In spite of his vocal, this was still an engaging show with seasoned musicians, and the arena went wild with each of Jon's hip-shakes, struts, and mention of his own rear-end.

People still want to see them. Throughout Friday's show, Jon expressed his gratitude to the crowd for sticking with the band, and how "This House" is a new beginning for the group. They aren't going anywhere.

If Bon Jovi were to extend its current tour into a summer show at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey's largest venue would easily fill with 55,000 rock fans. Heck, they could probably play three nights in a row and sell out each one. 

But just know, as you are shelling out cash for a good seat, to check out one of New Jersey's most iconic rock acts, you are now doing so at your own risk.

Bon Jovi's set list:

"This House Is Not for Sale"
"Knockout"
"You Give Love a Bad Name"
"Lost Highway"
"Whole Lot of Leavin'"
"Roller Coaster"
"We Weren't Born to Follow"
"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
"Runaway"
"We Got It Goin' On"
"Who Says You Can't Go Home"
"It's My Life"
"We Don't Run"
"God Bless This Mess"
"Scars on This Guitar"
"New Year's Day"
"Lay Your Hands on Me"
"Born to Be My Baby"
"Have a Nice Day"
"Bad Medicine"
"Keep the Faith"

Encore:
"Raise Your Hands"
"The Fighter"
"Wanted Dead or Alive"
"Livin' on a Prayer"

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Review: Bon Jovi, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, 3/29/17

Bon Jovi rocks Detroit with two Bob Seger tributes and farewell words to The Joe

DETROIT, MI - They've been rocking Detroit since the early 80s. Bon Jovi played Joe Louis Arena one last time with a tweaked setlist, some farewell words and not one, but two tributes to Metro Detroit's own, Bob Seger.

The rockers brought their "This House is Not For Sale" tour to The Joe on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in what looks to be the last true rock concert in the storied arena's history.

"I want to thank you all very much for coming out here tonight," Jon Bon Jovi told the fans. "One last time at The Joe. Buildings come and go, but memories always stay." You can see Jon's full farewell and more fun moments from the concert in the video below.

Bon Jovi made some more unforgettable memories on this night with a 2 and a half hour high energy concert full of hits and a few songs from the new album.

The show kicked off with the band's first hit off the new album of the same name "This House is Not For Sale," followed by "Knockout." Then, the hits kept on coming with "You Give Love a Bad Name," "Lost Highway," "Whole Lot of Leavin'," and "We Weren't Born to Follow." Bon Jovi also played "Roller Coaster" from the new album.

First Seger tribute:

Then, something a little different, just for Detroit. The band mashed it's song "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" with Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll," playing the Seger hit nearly in its entirety.

The band continued to tweak the setlist from previous shows with another big song, their first hit single from 1984 "Runaway." Following that were hits "We Got It Goin' On," "Who Says You Can't Go Home," and "It's My Life."

Bon Jovi then told some stories behind some of the songs on their new album, playing four in a row. The rest of the concert featured all hits from years past with "Lay Your Hands on Me," "Born to be my Baby," "Have a Nice Day," "Bad Medicine," and ""Keep the Faith."

The encore changed right off the top from some previous shows with "Raise Your Hands," followed by two of the band's signature hits "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "Livin' on a Prayer."

Second Seger tribute:

In the introduction to "Wanted Dead or Alive," Jon not only dedicated it to Bob Seger, but credited the living legend as the inspiration for the band's huge hit. "It was 1985, I couldn't sleep. I heard "Turn the Page" and this song is what came to me."

Farewell words to The Joe:

At age 55, and with a full head of grey hair, Jon Bon Jovi is still rocking like it's 1985 with a lot of energy on stage and a powerful voice. He also continues to move the band forward with new music. Here is Jon's goodbye message to Joe Louis Arena, which is set to close in a few months to make way for Little Caesars Arena.

"We bid a farewell to this old arena. Another new one will take it's place. It doesn't mean that it will be better just because it's shiny and new because you all grew up here and you know what happened inside these walls. Champions were made in this building. Rock concerts and memories were made, relationships were as well. I just want you to know that I'm proud to have been just a little bit of it when we got to play here way back when. Thank you all very much for letting us be a part of it."

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