Don Jovi at the Orpheum Theatre -- September 10.
Thursday, September 10, 7:30 p.m.
Orpheum Theatre, 57 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg IL
Presenting the ultimate celebration of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Bon Jovi, Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre, on September 10, will treat fans to the tribute artists of Don Jovi, lead vocalist Don Chaffin and his quartet of bandmates dedicated to honoring Bon Jovi's music with the highest respect and authenticity.
With their collection of hits including "Livin’ On A Prayer," "Runaway," "I’ll Be There For You," "Never Say Goodbye," "Wanted Dead or Alive," "You Give Love A Bad Name," "It’s My Life," "Born To Be My Baby," "Lay Your Hands On Me," "Bed of Roses," "Bad Medicine," and "Blaze of Glory," Bon Jovi is one of the most successful rock acts in American history. The group formed in Sayreville, New Jersey in 1983, and was originally composed of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarists John Shanks and Phil X, percussionist Everett Bradley, and bassist Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John Such left the band in 1994, and longtime guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora left in 2013.
In 1984, Bon Jovi released their self-titled debut album, and its single "Runaway" managed to reach the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100. In 1986, the band achieved widespread success and global recognition with their third album, Slippery When Wet, which included three Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, two of which reached number one: "You Give Love a Bad Name" and "Livin' on a Prayer.” Their fourth album, New Jersey (1988), was also commercially successful, featuring five Top 10 singles, including the number ones "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You.” The band toured and recorded during the late 1980s, culminating in the 1988-90 New Jersey Syndicate Tour.
In 1992, the band returned with the double-platinum Keep the Faith, which included the hit "Bed of Roses.” This was followed by their biggest-selling and longest-charting single "Always" in 1994. The album These Days (1995), showcased a more mature sound. Following a second hiatus, their 2000 album Crush, particularly the lead single, "It's My Life,” successfully introduced the band to a younger audience. The platinum albums Have a Nice Day (2005) and Lost Highway (2007) saw the band incorporate elements of country music into some songs, including the 2006 single "Who Says You Can't Go Home,” which won the band a Grammy Award and became the first single by a rock band to reach number one on the country charts. The Circle (2009) marked a return to the band's rock sound. The band further success touring, with the 2005–06 Have a Nice Day Tour and 2007-08 “Lost Highway Tour” ranking among the Top 20 highest-grossing concert tours of the 2000s.
After releasing Because We Can in 2013, lead guitarist Richie Sambora left the band, just before a concert during the supporting tour to spend more time with family. The band released their first studio album without Sambora, This House Is Not for Sale in 2016, touring it in 2017-19. Their album 2020 was reworked to include songs inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and George Floyd protests.
Bon Jovi has been credited with bridging "the gap between heavy metal and pop with style and ease,” and has released 16 studio albums, five compilations, and three live albums. They have sold more than 130 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling American rock bands, and performed 3,000 concerts in 50 countries in front of a total audience of 34 million people. Bon Jovi was inducted into the U.K. Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Additionally, Bon Jovi received the Award of Merit at the American Music Awards in 2004.
Don Jovi brings their latest tour to the Orpheum Theatre on September 10, admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert is $36.20-46.60, and more information and tickets are available by calling (309)342-2299 and visiting GalesburgOrpheum.org.
