Jon Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive?

So, yesterday, a story broke out all over the web about Jon Bon Jovi's death.  Low and behold, it was a hoax.  Whew.  That is good news, but that was certainly not funny!  Can you imagine?  For all the die-hard Bon Jovi fans out there, well, this hoax was blasphemous.  I am so glad he is alive and well - and looking quite good, too.  He was not "shot through the heart."  Nope, he is at home in New Jersey getting ready for Christmas.  Meanwhile, "You Give Love a Bad Name" would be a good song for this event, but my favorite Bon Jovi song is "Livin' On A Prayer."  The story of Tommy and Gina is one that is so romantic, and all the women out there who were in love with Bon Jovi fell even more deeply in love after hearing this song.  The story of these two kids surviving tough times together on love and not money is just really sweet.

The video is pretty cool, too.  All those members of Bon Jovi flying around in harnesses -- wow!  I wish I could have seen them live back in the '80s.  Their hair was amazing, and those outfits were the pinnacle of rock and roll glamour.  They were one truly rockin' "hair band."  They were not all just good looks, though.  Jon's vocals were powerful, and the guitar and drums were pure '80s magic.  My absolute favorite part of the song is the awesome modulation at 3:52.  "We've gotta hold on...ready or not.  You live for the fight when it's all that you've got." KEY CHANGE!  "Whoah...we're halfway there... WHOA OH...livin' on a prayer..."  Totally awesome!  Hope you enjoy this tune.  Praise to Bon Jovi!