Jon Bon JoviAs founder and frontman of Bon Jovi since 1983, Jon Bon Jovi has written numerous hits and continues to share his people-orientated, often autobiographical songs with millions of fans worldwide. He has co-written 16 studio albums and written two soloalbums, which have included chart-topping hits 'Livin' On a Prayer', 'You Give Love a Bad Name', 'Bed of Roses', 'It's My Life', 'Have a Nice Day' and 'Blaze of Glory'.

In the 1990s, Jon Bon Jovi started an acting career, starring in several films such as Moonlight and Valentino and appearing on television shows such as Sex and the City, Ally McBeal, and The West Wing.

Bon Jovi was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, and won a GRAMMY in 2006 for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals for 'Who Says You Can't Go Home', which featured vocals by Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles. Most recently, Bon Jovi has released their 16th album, Forever, and a 40th anniversary documentary, Thank You, Goodnight.

Heavily involved with humanitarian causes, John and his wife Dorothea founded The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation in 2006, which supports community efforts to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. In 2024, Jon Bon Jovi was named MusiCares Person of the Year for his philanthropic work.