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Jon Bon Jovi
b. 1962Perth Amboy, NJItalian American descendantLiving
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Why Included
Rock musician and philanthropist of Italian American (Bongiovi) heritage who sold over 130 million records worldwide.
Notable For
- Over 130 million records sold worldwide with Bon Jovi
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (2018)
- Founded JBJ Soul Foundation addressing hunger and homelessness
Honors & Recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2018)
- Grammy Award
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025)
Sources
- Rock and Roll Hall of Famefoundation
- Encyclopaedia Britannicabiography
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jon Bon Jovi Italian?
Yes — Jon Bon Jovi is of Italian heritage. Rock musician and philanthropist of Italian American (Bongiovi) heritage who sold over 130 million records worldwide.
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Music
- Specialty
- Rock
- Years
- b. 1962
- Birth Place
- Perth Amboy, NJ
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewConfirmed
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