Trivia

Has worked on behalf of the Special Olympics, the American Red Cross, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and other groups.

The song "August 7", from his solo album "Destination Anywhere", is a tribute to his friend/manager Paul Korzilius' daughter Katherine. She died at the age of six under mysterious circumstances on August 7, 1996.

His favorite movie is Le Parrain (1972).

In 2006, his band, Bon Jovi became the first rock band to have a number one hit on the country charts.

His song "Livin' on a Prayer" is ranked #1 on VH1's list of "The 100 Greatest Songs of the Eighties".

Children, with Dorothea Hurley: daughter Stephanie Bongiovi (Stephanie Rose Bongiovi) (b. May 31, 1993), son Jesse Bongiovi (Jesse James Louis Bongiovi) (b. February 19, 1995), son Jake Bongiovi (Jacob Hurley Bongiovi) (b. May 7, 2002), and son Romeo Jon Bongiovi (b. March 29, 2004).

He has sensitive eyes against sunlight and cigarette smoke, that's why he always wears sunglasses. During spring he has allergies and hay fever.

The acoustical performance of "Livin' on a Prayer" and "Wanted Dead or Alive" that Jon and Richie Sambora performed at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards is widely acknowledged as being the genesis/greenlight for MTV's "Unplugged" series.

His favorite songs are "Ruby" by The Kaiser Chiefs, "Overnight Sensation" by The Raspberries, "Clocks" by Coldplay, "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt, "Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol, "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John, "Start Me Up" by The Rolling Stones, "Cannonball" by Damien Rice, "When You Were Young" by The Killers and "One" by U2. (Source: BBC Radio 2 "Tracks of My Years").

Likes watching movies, driving cars, sleeping, eating junk food, working out at the gym, football, spending time with his family and playing with his dog Copper.

His grandfather was a mortician, he owned Bongiovi funeral home in Raritan, New Jersey.

Auditioned for the role of Ashe in The Crow: La Cité des anges (1996), but lost out to French actor Vincent Perez.

He was elected into the 2008 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services to Arts, Entertainment, and Philanthropy.

His paternal grandfather, Louis Bongiovi, was of Italian (Sicilian) descent, and his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth M. Benkovsky, was of Slovak ancestry. His maternal grandfather, Michael R. Sharkey, was of Polish descent, while his maternal grandmother, Martha W. Ludwig, was from a Swiss-German family.

Majority owner of the Philadelphia Soul (Arena Football League), which began play in 2004.

Appeared on the Star Wars Christmas album, "Christmas in the Stars". (as John Bongiovi)

Given title "Sexiest Rock Star" by People Magazine. (November 2000)

He started smoking in 1994 during the making of Moonlight et Valentino (1995) but quit again. Picked it back up during the making of The Leading Man (1996) and after the 1996 tour because he "just likes it".

He has owned a few cars as well, a white Datsun 280Z in 1988, a 1958 Corvette 1988-1992, a Ferrari 328 GTSI 1988-1992; in 1995, Jon owned a Ferrari, Camaro, two Corvettes, some Jeeps, Mustang Shelby and a 1957 Lincoln Premier, some motorcycles, among them a Harley Davidson and a snowmobile. In 1996, he owned a Harley Davidson, black Mercedes and a red 91/92 Corvette. He loves sports cars, especially Porsches.

Son, Romeo Jon, born on March 29, 2004, and weighed 9 lbs. 7 oz.

"Have a Nice Day", his band's new album, reached #1 in Australia, Holland, Austria, Germany and Canada after just one week after release.

Musician/rock star that has also become an actor.

Lives in Middletown, New Jersey and New York City, New York.

Chosen by People (USA) magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world (1996)

Bon Jovi were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame for their outstanding contribution to British music and integral part of British music culture. (November 14, 2006)

Mother is Carol Sharkey, one of the first Playboy bunnies, perhaps she knew Marilyn Monroe. His father is John Frank Bongiovi.

Campaigned for Al Gore in the 2000 Presidential election, and John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential election.

Ranked #13 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

Is a major supporter of the Parker Family Health Clinic on the west side of Red Bank, New Jersey.

Was originally cast as rock star Dante in the Esprits criminels (2005) episode "The Performer (2009)", but was replaced by Bush front man Gavin Rossdale.

Brother of Anthony M. Bongiovi and Matt Bongiovi.

He graduated from Sayreville War Memorial High School with other alumni such as Marilyn Ghigliotti and Greg Evigan.

His date of birth, Friday, March 2nd, 1962, is also a sports record history date. Late NBA athlete, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points, as a Philadelphia Warrior against the New York Knicks, on the very same date. Final score of that game: Philadelphia Warriors 169 and New York Knicks 147.

Cousin of Robert Hegyes.

He was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Monmouth University in 2001

Announced a new contest that will end with him and his band surprising a college graduation with a rock concert.[March 2017].

Performed at the Live8 Concert in Philadelphia. Released the single "Have a Nice Day" (July 2005)

kicks off the American leg of the Bounce tour. (February 2003)

Ranked #76 on VH1's 100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists along with Bon Jovi.

He was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, but he grew up in Sayreville, New Jersey.

One Wild Night Tour with Bon Jovi (April 2001)

According to Metallian online encyclopedia Jon has a band called The Big Dogs.

Became a father to the fourth time on March 29 2004, a boy called Romeo Jon Bongiovi. Mother is his wife Dorothea Hurley.