What Makes This Singer Great Jon Bon Jovi 

Jon is more than a singer. He's a mix of charisma, humbleness, ability, trust and faith. He shot his voice for us. I saw him in Zurich last year. That concert was a real life experience and trust me: no one of the guys in the stadium were disappointed. When I think of him, I think of the history he made and the impact he and the guys made within the music business. He's one of the real immortals of music.

When you see jon and bon jovi on stage it's not just the singing it's the atmosphere charisma and stage presence you have to see them live to experience this thee is nothing like it saw him in Wembley last year 2019 and he rocked that stadium from floor to ceiling still got it going on 35 years and counting

Not only a great vocalist, a great songwriter too! He was always very adaptive. Started as a hair rock/glam rock band then when everything was collapsing for the hard rock bands in 90's, he managed to save his band with his edgy, raw record 'These Days' and the musicianship was TOP! Still think it's a very underrated album and was a great answer to the grunge movement as it put something new to the table. In 2000's he proved himself again with a song like It's My Life, working with Max Martin who produced Ricky Martin that time! The production of that song is INSANE! After 20 years, still sounds fresh! It's an incredible achievement for that era, when you think lots of hard rock bands decided to stay in 80's musically. He never stopped trying new ideas on his music and arrangements. 'Sadly he started losing his voice after 2002. Not only bad technique, also non-stop touring for 36 years led to it. One last thing; his second solo album 'Destination Anywhere' was great and a very underrated one too. Thank you for the video Ken! You're the best!

One of the most important things about Jon Bon Jovi is loyalty. He's had the same record label, band mates and wife since the inception of his career. He surrounds himself with family, his brothers work for/with him. His mom was in charge of his fan club early on! I truly believe you get what you give. As far back as I can remember, he has been generous and given back, like performing at Farm Aid in 1985. He and Richie wrote an original song literally on their way to the festival! He has inferences of God in most songs. What's not to love and respect!

I really like the definition of "street singer", Jon Bon Jovi's voice has that attribute. Also he sings in character, every song has a different approach, he gets in character and interprets the songs. In my view this last aspect alone sets him apart from most rock n roll voices. Not to mention the passion and conviction of his delivery. Many, many attributes in Jon Bon Jovi's chops. In his prime one of the greatest rock voices of all time.

I don't know why i like jon's voice but in my opinion his voice is so naturally, charismatic, give the best live performance and with the consistency

Jon ROCKS!!! He’s been so cool through the pandemic with his new song “Do What You Can” and the Jersey 4 Jersey performance. I’ll bet he didn’t know he’d be singing those D’s and C’s in “Livin on a Prayer” when he was nearly 60! American legend. Thanks for highlighting him!

Love the ending vocals on Living in Sin... very powerful singer but full on no wonder his vocals suffered.

Aside the technical stuff, what I really value is how he sings the lyrics, its not just a perfect pitch sound, it is what you feel when words have a meaninful sound in the song, it feels that he cares about each word. At the end, what lingers on isnt the technical, but the feelings. Some how he tells a story and he reflects the society, within a time frame, in a inspiring way through music.

There's just something in Jon's voice that doesn't make me wanna stop listening to Bon Jovi! Even though his voice suffered the music he produces NOW is also full of emotion and inspiration.It's just magical how he sings even though his voice suffered.Great personality to have as a role model really! Bon Jovi will never be forgotten!!!

Richie's contribution to the band is immeasurable. Definitely deserved more recognition.

If you are in a karaoke bar., birthday parties here in the Philippines.. The night will not end without someone sings a Bonjovi song.. Its one of Filipinos videoke favorites.. Bed of roses. Always, its my life to name a few...

Legendary band. Jon is a perfect blend of awesome personality, great talent, genuine heart, spectacular showmanship, unparralleled work dedication and loyalty to his band and the people who work for him.

He gave all he got and he's still giving it. He's a pure natural singer

Bon jovi hes not just a singer he is an artist he put art in every words/lyrics in any of his songs he put his heart when he sing. I admire that kind of singer. He is a good story teller. Thats why i cover bon jovi most of my videos in my channel. Big fan of bon jovi. Please do a reaction video of his "Always" live. I would love to see that.

Paraphrasing a statement from Jon Bon Jovi: "There are many singers out there better than me. There are many guitar players out there that plays better than Ritchie. But when we get together on stage, we have a chemistry". This is so true. The original band together was magic, especially live. (I've seen them several times). And I want to recommned Jon's solo stuff, it is really good.

He has the magic in his voice to touch peoples heart!!! That happend to me when I've heard him the first time in the early nintees ! Jon & Richies voice together were unique !

Jon bon jovi's live performance of Blaze of Glory at Academy Awards 1991 is the best thing I have heard. His voice has never been as good as it was then. Still waiting for Ken to react to that :D

What can I say about Jon. I listened to them since I was 8 years old and still have! (I'm 39 atm) I'm from Greece so I hadn't had the opportunity to watch them live when they had their huge success back in 80s-90s, but when they got here in 2011 I was THERE!!! And it was all I imagined and more so much more! It was a dream and it came true in my 30th birthday! I love all of their songs but I just live for the "outsiders". Shot through the heart, love lies, burning for love, only lonely... Just a few of relatively unknown but even better songs than the hits for me. Also, besides than a great musician he is a perfect role model, in an industry that wants rock stars full on drugs and alcohol he proved everyone that rock stars can have a family and a happy marriage after all these years!

The duo between Jon and Richie is an unmistakable harmony !! Two great singers (Jon And Richie) and the mesh and tonality with them both is perfection !! Oh and JBJ's contributions to help those less fortunate looking for a meal is called the Soul Kitchen.

At least he recorded his best voices when he was younger. And people can still enjoy his masterpieces.

Jon is my favorite singer.I listen to Bon Jovi's music every day.I love that Jon is a humanitarian.His music has influenced me greatly.🤘

Unique voice, we can recognise it from afar. Thats what comes to mind when thinking of Bon Jovi, one of those unique voices. Also that his voice seems to aways be crystal clear, and the natural high range that you mentioned, that he uses and abuses and his songs. In a sense he is kinda like Tyler, bringing fun, emotion and beauty to his songs all at the same time.

My favourite vocal of all time when he was at his best, especially in the period 1986-1997. Too bad it didn't last long. His raspy vocal in Keep the faith album, his solo album and the screams in Living in sin and I'll be there for you are amazing. For me the best singer of rock ballads before his voice decline around 1998 and one of the few singers I can listen to all day and enjoy it !

His music is immortal. One the best singer I have ever seen. His music is very inspiring. Passion if music, he putted his soul to his songs. Great person inside and outside. The best. Role model in music industry.

WOW! How the heck did I miss this?? Bon Jovi was my favorite band back in the 90s and 2000s. Really loved their "these days" album. Doesn't have those Happy and uplifting songs Ken mentioned in the video but it's great story telling. Maybe some of the best lyrics Jon and team did.

Jon's a great singer just because of the feeling's he provokes with his songs. He's inspired generations of people to never give up and keep on trying. His voice is not as good as when he was younger, that's true. But the feeling's are the same. Great singer, and fantastic human being. Jon Bon Jovi ❤

Bon Jovi - my favourite band! Jon puts all his heart to every single word he sings, you can feel all the emotions. He's got everything you need in a frontman - great voice, charisma, humility, connection with the audience. People sometimes point out other singers to me to check out but they just don't have it, I don't feel it somehow. When Jon sings, it's all there - his heart and soul on a sleeve. Same applies to Richie - I feel every note he plays, it's in his moves, facial expressions. When I watch other guitarists, I don't get the same, something is missing. And the magic between Jon and Richie is so unbelievable that it's supernatural :) As for Jon's voice, I saw a lot of his old videos and he really abused his voice a lot, taking it to limits. I understand the passion but I'd rather he had saved it so he can last longer...Btw, the best performance is Always in Wembley 1995. Thank you for this video. It would be nice to see a bit more of his vocals :)

Jon and sambora is one the greatest rock duos

I see him as a soul writer and soul singer and yes one of the greatest singers I've known.

Jon and the Band Bon Jovi is " My Best idols and favorite band of all time " so Jons voice have a very special place in my heart. They and him have been sort of my rawmodels over the years and are still. I can easily agree that Richie is 50 & of Bon Jovi., his spirit and soul is really missing today in the band. How they sounded together., . Its a killer., ) I love the clear, bright and hight voice that Jon had, . perfect singer for songs that they writed. Thank you that you chose to talk about him., it was very interesting to hear. ** H

Love Jon Bon Jovi his sound his emotionality his look . He has the full charisma package . Love the songs livin on a prayer , you give love a bad name , wanted dead or alive , blaze of glory etc.

I can talk about Jon for hours and hours. I'm a huge fan of him of the band of their music and Jon voice is phenomenon. Jon is so talented, like you said he's an hardworker and a good businessman. What I like about him is that he never take things for granted, never and keep working hard to these days. He always try to give his best during shows for the fans, he don't want to disapoint anyone, no matter if their is thousand of people or hundread he always give his best. He's a fantastic songwriter, he know how to write a song, he always found the good words to say and he have this ability to say what everybody think or feel and that's amazing. His songs are piece of history at first because many of them are anthem and everybody's know those songs they are immortal like Livin On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, Bad Medicine, Bed of Roses, Always, It's My Life and so many others. But also because Jon wrote about history, about what the world have been through over the years and his last album 2020 is full of history songs like Do What You Can that he wrote for the Covid pandemic but also American Reckoning for George Floyd or even Lower The Flag about the gun violence and Unbroken for veterans. This album is a masterpiece to me so deep, so different but so Bon Jovi. He always knew how to make new stuff and keep the foundation of the band, he stay true to who he is and what the band is. Another great thing about him is that is a simple guy he never played the rockstart and pretend to be better than someone else, he's very humble. He is a very kind and generous man he created the JBJ Soul Foundation with his wife Dorothea to give home to homeless people and then he create the JBJ Soul Kitchen to feed these people and all the people in need. He has 3 restaurants now in New Jersey and he give hope to everyone. He even create a food bank during the quarantine to feed the people, he's the best. He's a great husband and father. I recently had a tough time in my life and fell into depression and Jon saved me, his music his words help me like nothing did before. I know it seem crazy but it's true his words touch me and it was like he was talking to me to say, it's alrigt you're gonna be fine and I see things really differently now. I'm sure his music help a lot of people over the years and I can't wait to see what is going to do next. Can't wait for a next album because even if his voice is not the same it still beautiful and still rock, it's different but it's amazing, I love it. I love him to death, I even have the tattoo of the Bon Jovi logo, I love and admire him so much. Sorry for this long long text.

Jon circa 1989-1996 was an absolute vocal beast. Some of his live ad libs on Always and I'll Be There For You were insane. You should look into how he used his "whistle" register. Their cover of With a Little Help From My Friends from the 90s also showed his range quite well.

I only got to see Bon Jovi once, in 1984 when they opened for the Scorpions. Good show!

Very good artist and Singer. That he managed to çontinue from his epic stuff in the 80s, and managed to change and go onto huge success in the 90s. Not many people keep going for allmost 20 years. Super songwriter. One of the most famous artists of all time.

O yeah! My childhood was full of his songs since he's my father's favorite singer and I like him too and all of the songs especially Always, my bros's and my dad's favorite, no morning without this song 😄, and his voice is very recognizable.

I see such a distinct growth from the times of his earlier albums until now. Jon’s a story teller and a really great one. I saw cohesion in song writing and performing. I’ve only seen BonJovi live twice and it was with PhilX and there’s a difference I attribute to age. Still passionate about music and still giving their all in every performance. I think that’s one reason they are still here and still relevant and just awesome!

Bon Jovi moved many to tears with his live version of Always. Pure EPIC.

Great band. For me, rock started with him.I was nine and I got to see the official video of Blaze of Glory. The rest is history. I know his big hits inside out, been to concerts, I transformed my husband into a rock addict. As for my son he grew up listening rock, in particular Jon Bon Jovi. Like me, he knows the songs inside out. I do not care his voice is not as it was. As much as he performed throughout his career is a wonder he can still sing. This band will always remain my nr 1 ♥️♥️♥️

Jon created my whole life.He is an amazing example in life and in my opinion the best rocker in the world❤️

You HAVE to talk about Richie Sambora.... great video :)

I never really dug Bon Jovi as a 90's kid, but as an adult, listening to the actual lyrics...this man is a fantastic songwriter.

Holy cow, my beloved Jon. He captivated me in a jiffy. I can't imagine my life without listening to his remarkable songs. He was so energetic, lively and gorgeous. Jon is not only a great vocalist, but he's also as sweet as pie. He's an example to be followed.💕💕🤗🤗❤️❤️💞💞✨😋 Your video, Ken, is top-shelf as ever. I absorb in watching them.😍

Excellent video Ken!!!👍😁👍 Awesome singer!! 🤘🎤 Favorite Great band!!! 🤘🎤🎵🎹🎸🤘 😁🤘

He is really a great singer,performer, showman etc.I really love him,it's very sad to know that people now a days listen to autotune trash music.I'm really very scared that one day music will loose its soul permanently from this world.

One word for this: Amazing! Thank you Ken for making this video. Me as a die hard Bon Jovi fan, I really enjoyed watching this. The chemistry between jon and richie was just phenomenal especially when seeing them rocking a stadium audience. I saw them last year in munich and yes, jon has problems with his voice, but when the crowd joins in, nobody cares about this anymore. Singing Living on a Prayer with 70.000 other people will always be an awesome feeling🤟 Greetings from Germany🇩🇪

I fallin in love to the band, i am from argentina.. and i hear them since i 9 years, and i dont have words to say all the feelings they make me feel .. i love them .. for stay with me in all this year, when im happy, when i am sad or just when iam want Rock and roll .. i see them in river plate in 2010.. oye of the best day of my life.. Thank you for talk about them.. Bon jovi forever (am sorry for my bad english!)

Jon blew his voice out constantly on the Slippery & New Jersey tours (1987-1989)... but he recovered and I think his strongest vocals were from 1992-1996. Watch These Days from TFI Friday, London 1996... absolutely incredible performance that night!!!

I also think about his stamina throughout touring. They had some huge tours in the late 80’s where they played 200+ dates across 12-18 months on the road. And up until 2013 Jon was still performing nearly 3 hour concerts on tour and killing it. His stamina is amazing and like you mentioned, he’s a very hard working guy

Jon is one of the best Great Vid

He is best thats why. Best vocals of all. You are best Jon. Ledgend always.

Nice I think there aren't many people nowadays that listen to this legend He's a great singer Ken's bringing him back to us Cool mate

Hi Ken, Thank you for this!! I m doing a 1995 (That's the year you picked in the last clip!) Bon Jovi concert review series on my channel, so I ve been listening to him a lot, and his voice in 1995 was so melodic: Even when he talked, he would still enchant you! In the Netherlands the fairy tale of The Seven Little goats has a part where the wolf eats chalk to soften his voice (don't try this at home) so the little goats open the door for him: It sounded like Jon had the softest, most enchanting (talking) voice imaginable. I hope he sees your video, calls you up and persuades you to spill all the secrets you have for him, with regard to his voice. But then again- with the legacy he's keeping, and everything he's given us already: He now does so much for his community (as you mentioned, thank you for that) and definitely doesn't "snowflake" around his voice all the time. I gotta say, there is an appeal in that as well. He is an example of someone fully in charge of his life, and with extremely strong values. We will always swing that door open for him, until the end of our days.

One of my top favorite bands! My first concert was Bon Jovi 2008! I have seen them 5 times live, most recently in 2017. There isn't a song of their's I don't like. I mean of their entire catalog from studio releases to the B-sides and outtakes, I love it all! It makes me feel good and brings back a lot of special memories! I really love the memories of and the history I have experiencing the band! Thank you for this one!

I've seen Bon Jovi many times through the 90's and early 2000's. Honestly haven't gone since Richie left. Love Jon's solo albums. "Santa Fe" off Blaze of Glory has to be one of his best written songs. I've been to acoustic solo shows for the Destination Anywhere tour... So close I could touch him the whole show and his voice was perfect. No backing tracks at all. I feel His voice and the band's music were at their peak in the 90's with the These Days and Keep the Faith albums. Your clips were from the These Days tour. Met him many times..have to say he's not Mr Personality. But he was very photogenic on stage and quite the flirt on stage. He had a very large stage presence...if he looked at you..you knew it. And of course just gorgeous. Being a New Yorker I got to see him "ALOT" he played everywhere for the Destination tour even a private show at Dave & Busters on Long Island.

Jon is a great singer...great songwriter...and good father

Love these guys. Listen to them every day. Pure talent at it's best. Sadly never seen them live but loved them for 36 years. ♥️🎸🎤

thanks Ken, look at all the people...WOW..have a great night!!

Had the privilege of seeing them perform here in Dublin same month last year. So much charisma and what an awesome performance. I love his songs there’s something about them that somehow gets to you. Also i like the fact that in his own way he gives back.♥️

Superb band with great songs! Everyone wanted to be Jon in the mid-to- late 80s, he was the epitome of cool!

When I see his name I automatically view and press like. #BonJovi4ever

One of my favourite singers, and probably a top 5 more listened band by me! It's such a great band with a great space on rock history!

sometimes, it's not just the technique, but the passion :) technique really helps too tho!

Probably his voice changed alot but hes still rockin these days. Still my inspiration with Richie Sambora when it comes to music.

Bon Jovi are a great live band put so much into their performance Jon's voice s great I have always loved listening to and dancing to their songs

what i think makes john great is his charisma , showmanship, more than his vocals.

Thanks for mentioning Richie; he and Jon are hand in glove. Jon has always been under such pressure with carrying the band; the contracts are with him alone and he has a real sense of obligation to the band and all of the support staff. If Jon doesn't perform, a lot of people will do without and that really weighs on him. He's had that financial obligation from a young age and has been brilliant. Also...a big part of Richie leaving had to do with Heather Locklear's descent into addiction and being there for their daughter Ava. Of course it was a blow to Jon because he and Richie were musical partners.

I love everything about JBJ. Great voice back then. Great man. Humble, Kind. And very Focused. My Fav Band. Jon is a Pisces and that should tell you what he is like as a person. I'm 10 yrs older then him minus 4 days. We are a lot alike in many ways. including being very loyal. I wish I had got to see him live back in the 90s. But I have never got to see the band. Now he doesn't play much with them, since the Pandemic. He has been doing very small shows. And private ones. Even now I want to see him just once before he stops doing any. He was just here where I live but for a surprise show .His Son Jesse was here to promoting the wine Hampton Water. Jon played a show On the 18th hole at the Albersons Boise Open. I was so upset .Waiting almost 40 yrs and couldnt even get one of my CDs Autographed.

I started on music because years ago, I saw a Bon Jovi concert, Rock in Rio in 1990! When I saw the double Jersey Star arm guitar and the Kramer Jersey Star cherry, the connection between Jon, Richie, Tico, David and Alec (on those days), their connection and with all the people out there, how he sang I'd die for You and Born to be my baby, Tokyo Road, all that stuff... Man, that just blew my mind!! So being honest Ken, I try to watch your videos as much as I can but you know, I really enjoyed this One!! I'm 21 years old but watching those live concerts, I recorded my teen aged years! OMG, amazing!! Thanks for sharing man!! Blessings and greetings from Mexico!!

thanks Sir Ken for reuniting BonJovi band on your Vblog...im a big fan of that band truly I Am,eventhough they are separated I'd just can't stand the reality of them,coz i believe soon they will get back together

Not sure the full story with Jon and Richie but friends are stronger together than apart!🙏

Cant replicate the legend!

Woohoo! I love Jon Bon Jovi! Him, Pat Benatar, Ann Wilson, and Steve Perry are my favorite 80's singers. Can you imagine how incredible it would sound hearing all four of them sing together?

Great band. Some amazing songs. And Jon has one of those instantly recognisable voices. Quality

I was trying Santa Fe a few minutos ago....just so hard to reach the notes, there's a lot of ups and downs. I still have trouble changing from higher notes to 'low' notes....Jon is a superb singer, human being!

LOVE Jon Bon Jovi Happy Weekend !!!

Great video! To me, what come to mind when I think of Jon Bon Jovi are his stellar songwriting, his distinctive voice, his work on soundtracks and as an actor, his philanthropic work through his Soul Kitchens and JBJ Soul Foundation, and of course, Richie Sambora's musical contributions. Thanks for sharing!

Jon is one of the ultimate frontmen in rock n roll.

Best Lyrics of Jon and Richie was Dry County and These Days. Very inspirational song And thank you Mr Ken Tumplin I learnd a lot about music through your Voice tutorials Im a big fan of Bon Jovi and to you also i like your voice the way you talk and the way you sing your cover of Bon jovi songs was so amazing and Crazy Train by Ozzy.

Wuuu i wait this video for a long time his is one of my favorite singers. Thanks Ken

Jon Bon Jovi for me is not the best but one of the best Rock/PopRock/Rock Ballad vocalist of all time! The high range,the crispiness and that raw power is truly one of a kind.Such a good song writer too yes you are right good messages from his songs no hatred,depressions and drugs just pure positive messages..I'm 43 and still rocking out all my favorite JBJ songs in my ears!

Love jon a great singer ❤❤❤❤

They gave life to their songs using their vocals.Both Jon & Richie.They brought their songs to life.

Thanks for this video. My personal favourite album from Bon Jovi are These Days. That album was a little darker, Great lyrics and his voice is awesome in that whole album.

Jon has sang his heart out for a long time. He deserves all the credit and praise he gets. My favorite band of all time!! Would love for you to do a piece about Train. My second most favorite band.

jon have good and very stabil stamina , very good voice control as a rock vocalist,👍

Yes, those both where a hellish team! So great 👌

He Jon is a silver Fox now. And he has JBJ restraunt s To give back. Jon has a heart of gold. Helping people. I never want him to fade. If he could listen to you with his voice. Would be great. And around for years to come.

Thank you very much! Great material! Great artist and a nature talent!

John bon jovi foi o motivo de eu começar a cantar! Meu ídolo

I was a Bon Jovi tragic back in the day. Saw them on the New Jersey, Keep the Faith, These Days, and the Lost Highway tours. Richie leaving the band was the beginning of the end. Listening to the songs they're putting out now makes us all realise just how much Richie contributed musically and lyrically to the band. The way they were able to adapt from the glam rock of the 80s to the 90s and into the early 2000s is really special. Bon Jovi didn't get the credit they deserved because the industry and the media used to focus too much on Jon's looks. Jon has a very recognisable voice. Would love to see you do something on Richie.

Absolutely love Jon Bonjovi

Jon is a Wonderful Person .My ABSOULTE Favorite.

Thanks for sharing so much history of music with us, I would REALLY love a video about Sinatra

Jon's perfect to me, my inspiration for many things, my teenage and adulthood dream 😍

I really love this video and bon jovi are one of the best band in the world and jon is....perfect❤

I love you Ken. Your honest. And I love it. And they all would sing Richie and Jon and all of them. It is cold in Jersey. I cant help but love Jon Bon Jovi!

I really appreciate all your Vedios you always teach amzing things

I love Bon Jovi as a whole. I remember as a teenager camping out for tickets at the venue for days to get front row. Actually done that for all my favorites back then. Was no online to order back then.. Damn I'm old Ken!