Jon Bon Jovi
- 1990: Golden Globe: Best Song, "Blaze of Glory" (from Young Guns II soundtrack)
- 1990: Academy Awards: Nominated for Original Song, "Blaze of Glory" (from Young Guns II soundtrack)
- 1991: American Music Award: Favorite Pop/Rock Single, "Blaze of Glory"
- 1997: MTV Europe Music Awards: Best Male
- 1998: BRIT Awards: Best International Male
- 2001: Humanitarian of the Year by The Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties for his charitable work on behalf of the people of New Jersey
- 2001: Honorary Doctorate in Humanities degree from Monmouth University in New Jersey, for his success as an entertainer and his humanitarian work
- 2006: HELP USA honors Jon for his philanthropic work with Habitat for Humanity
- 2006: Becomes first ambassador to Habitat for Humanity
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References
- ^ "10 Questions for Jon Bon Jovi" - Time Magazine
- ^ Jon Bon Jovi Biography (1962-)
- ^ As reported on [[60 Minutes]], May 18, 2008
- ^ CNN.com - Entertainment - Bon Jovi unleashes new movies, music - April 12, 2000
- ^ Goodnough, Abby. "IN BRIEF; A Town Bids for Recognition By Renaming Highway Stops", The New York Times, October 15, 1995. Accessed December 28, 2007. "It used to be enough that the rock star Jon Bon Jovi hailed from Sayreville. Lately, though, the Middlesex County town is yearning for more recognition."
- ^ Jon Bon Jovi remarks American Music Awards, November 14, 2004. "In the fall of 1977, I was just another sophomore at St. Joseph's High School in New Jersey."
- ^ Bon Jovi pays surprise visit to his old school Sentinel, March 23, 2006. "Students chat with Sayreville class of '80 grad-turned-rock-star."
- ^ TheForce.Net - Jedi Council - Interviews | Meco
- ^ Milton Keynes - Milton Keynes National Bowl - MKWeb
- ^ BBC - Beds Herts and Bucks - Entertainment - Everything changes for Take That!
- ^ "Bon Jovi sell out first Dome gig" - BBC News
- ^ [1] - monstersandcritics.com
- ^ Monmouth University - About
- ^ [2]
- ^ http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/61935/episode_wildcard.jhtml?wildcard=/shows/dynamic/includes/wildcards/the_greatest/sexiest_list_full.jhtml&event_id=862761&start=81
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External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
- Interview on CNN's Larry King Live, Aug 16, 2006
- Bon Jovi at Musicmoz
- Jon Bon Jovi at the Internet Movie Database
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Bon Jovi, Jon |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bongiovi, John Francis |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 2, 1962 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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