Best Opening Lyrics
Find out which song by the Jersey rockers has the best opening line, and find out who else makes the list.
Top 25 Songs with Best Opening Lyrics | 10 Best '80s SongsYears Active: 1984-2008
Band Members: Alec John Such, Tico Torres, Dave "The Snake" Sabo, Jon Bon Jovi, Hugh McDonald, David Bryan, Richie Sambora
Influenced by: The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Thin Lizzy, Kiss, Deep Purple, Boston, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Def Leppard
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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Nov 11 2009 8:00AM
by Kim Davis
Filed under: Potent Quotables
Spinner: "What a selfish, miserable life that would be. It's a terrible existence!" --John Bon Jovi In a recent interview, Bon Jovi's frontman insisted that a life of leisure is vile. "What good are you doing? What purpose are you serving? What legacy are ... Read moreNov 10 2009 10:00AM
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Filed under: News, New Music, Exclusive
Spinner: Bruce Springsteen isn't the only New Jersey rocker with a social conscience. Jon Bon Jovi, who like Springsteen raised money for President Barack Obama and has said in interviews he is friends with the Commander in Chief, tells Spinner the band's new ... Read moreOct 10 2009 6:00AM
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Spinner: There were lots of rumors flying around about Friday night's Bruce Springsteen show at Giants Stadium, the final concert at the venue. The previous night, Eric Clapton and Jon Bon Jovi were bandied about as possible guests, and there was talk of an ... Read more
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