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Bon Jovi Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Bon Jovi? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Richie Sambora was fired from Bon Jovi because of a disagreement over the band's musical direction.

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✗ FALSE

Sambora left amicably in 2013. He cited personal reasons and wanting to focus on solo projects, not a feud.

2.

Bon Jovi's first album was recorded in just one week.

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✗ FALSE

Their debut album took longer than a week to record; accounts indicate sessions spanned several weeks in early 1984 at Power Station studios, not a single week.

3.

Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer' was originally titled 'The Ballad of Tommy and Gina'.

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The song was always called 'Livin' on a Prayer,' though it was nearly cut from the album because producers thought it was too long.

4.

Bon Jovi played at the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

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✗ FALSE

Bon Jovi did not perform at the 2012 closing ceremony. The show featured The Who, Spice Girls, and others.

5.

Bon Jovi's 'Always' was written for the Batman Forever soundtrack but didn't make the cut.

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Jon Bon Jovi wrote 'Always' for the Batman Forever soundtrack, but it was rejected. It later became a hit ballad on their 1994 Cross Road album.

6.

Jon Bon Jovi's real last name is Bongiovi, and Jon Bon Jovi is a distant cousin of actor Tony Sirico.

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Jon was born John Francis Bongiovi Jr. Tony Sirico (Paulie from The Sopranos) was a cousin through Jon's father's side.

7.

Bon Jovi's 'It's My Life' was originally offered to and rejected by Britney Spears.

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The song, co-written by Max Martin, was pitched to Britney Spears' label, who declined it. Bon Jovi then recorded it, turning it into a massive hit.

8.

Bon Jovi's first tour van caught fire, destroying all their instruments and gear.

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In 1983, their van caught fire on the highway. They lost everything but managed to borrow gear and finish the tour.

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