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...to Bon Jovi on being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in seen them in stadiums from New Jersey to New Zealand, arenas from
April. It’s been a long time coming and is well overdue. We were very priv- Amsterdam to Australia - and every night they’ve put smiles on thousands
ileged to be at the induction ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio to witness Jon of faces. They’ve topped charts, they’ve won awards, they’ve sold over
Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Alec John Such, David Bryan, Hugh McDonald 130 million records. Anything a band can do Bon Jovi has done it. They’ve
and Tico Torres being inducted by radio DJ Howard Stern. Howard has stood the test of time, avoiding fads and fashions, standing true to who
been a loyal supporter and friend of the band over the years. The Rock & they are. Jon has opened his own nonprofit community restaurant to help
Roll Hall Of Fame has been known to anger rock fans and musicians by feed those less fortunate. He has a heart of gold that’s as immense as all
ignoring deserving legends, but 2018 was the year that the honour was of the success he’s achieved. Which makes this all the more deserved.
finally bestowed on the New Jersey group. And about time too! It was a So, well done to Jon, Tico, David, Hugh, Richie and Alec... along with the
special night for a special band. other Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2018 inductees; The Cars, Dire Straits,
We’ve been a fan of Bon Jovi for well over 30 years and throughout The Moody Blues, Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
that time the band have constantly performed sold out world tours. We’ve Shari Black Velvet

Jon Bon Jovi at Orlando Amway Center
Photo By Shari Black Velvet
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