Bon Jovi’s Stunning Live Performance at Wedding
I really can’t tell if Jon’s thrilled about this – but I do this much…people are STILL talking about Bon Jovi’s Stunning Live Wedding Performance Bon Jovi’s Stunning Live Wedding…
”Hell no. It’s a s— existence – selling yourself and your soul.”
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesI really can't tell if Jon's thrilled about this - but I do this much...people are STILL talking about Bon Jovi's Stunning Live Wedding Performance
Bon Jovi's Stunning Live Wedding Performance - What Happened?
Jon Bon Jovi was a guest at a wedding in Miami back in 2016 - and according to reports that he DID NOT want to sing with the band - he did. Singer Lourdis Valentin started performing "Livin' On A Prayer" (she knew Jon was going to be there and didn't expect him to join in).
It's funny to watch Jon's face (with the camera zoomed in on him at the reception) and eventually he grabs the mic and joins in with the band - displaying incredible graciousness....even if he does look slightly annoyed.
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame)
Bon Jovi's Stunning Live Wedding Performance - How much would it cost to book rock bands?
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We started talking about this in the office - so how much WOULD it cost to book a famous rock band for your wedding? Ryan did the research back in 2021 and it's interesting to look back at it now (see which one would be MUCH more):
1) Rolling Stones–Cost To Hire: $8.1million
2) Rihanna–Cost To Hire: $8million
3) Madonna–Cost To Hire: $5million
4) Elton John–Cost To Hire: $3.4million
5) Taylor Swift–Cost To Hire: $1million (this is the 2021 world...Can't imagine how much it'd cost today)
6) No Doubt–Cost To Hire: $750,000
7) Mumford And Sons–Cost To Hire: $750,000
8) Pink–Cost To Hire: $600,000
9) The Killers–Cost To Hire: $500,000
10) Nickelback–Cost To Hire: $500,000
Bottom Line on Bon Jovi's Stunning Live Performance at Wedding
Although this video is from 2016, we still find so much joy in it - I know it's probably what he didn't want to do at the wedding reception...but he made a once in a lifetime memory for everyone there (and mad respect for the singer who got him to join in).
Rock Has Dominated Concert Revenues for 40 Years. Here’s Proof.
Some of rock's biggest artists are featured in a new chart from tour industry tracker Pollstar, which has released a new ranking of the top touring artists since 1980.
The two biggest touring acts since 1980 are the Rolling Stones and U2 coming in at numbers one and two, respectively. Both bands have the distinction of being the only two acts on the list that cleared the $2 billion gross mark.
A number of major rock acts are scattered throughout the top 2o of the massive 150 artist ranking. Among them are Bon Jovi, the Eagles, Metallica, Paul McCartney and more.
Scroll below and see which acts made the top 20 of Pollstar's Top Touring Artists list along with their total touring grosses.
20. André Rieu
Total gross: $783,135,491
19. Rod Stewart
Total gross: $796,050,406
18. Roger Waters
Total gross: $841,218,937
17. Taylor Swift
Total gross: $924,991,375
16. Ed Sheeran
Total gross: $968,919,574
15. Beyoncé
Total gross: $1,012,704,645
14. Coldplay
Total gross: $1,038,862,173
13. Dave Matthews Band
Total gross: $1,085,558,730
12. Kenny Chesney
Total gross: $1,110,826,825
11. Billy Joel
Total gross: $1,187,103,345
10. Paul McCartney
Total gross: $1,193,812,645
9. Metallica
Total gross: $1,219,599,179
8. Eagles
Total gross: $1,314,544,780
7. Bon Jovi
Total gross: $1,329,891,400
6. Celine Dion
Total gross: $1,354,352,578
5. Madonna
Total gross: $1,389,746,222
4. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Total gross: $1,527,407,373
3. Elton John
Total gross: $1,748,183,036
2. U2
Total gross: $2,127,771,684
1. The Rolling Stones
Total gross: $2,165,280,638
