Jon Bon Jovi | March 26, 2012
Joann Scheffler
Bon Jovi Examiner
March 26, 2012-
Jon Bon Jovi shares his life lessons on the Oprah Master Class Series.
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Jon Bon Jovi appeared on Oprah's Master Class Series on the OWN network on March 25, 2012 to share some of the life lessons he has learned over the years that have helped him become the man he is today.
After nearly 30-years in the music business the now 50-year old Bon Jovi frontman is making no immediate plans to slow his roll anytime soon.
Just listening to Jon Bon Jovi speak, you get a real sense of who this man really is, and what he is all about. He is an open, and honest, cut to the chase kind of guy, which is part of his charm, that along with that smile that melts female fans across the world hearts with just a glance.
Jon Bon Jovi is far deeper than most who have never met him would expect from a rock star, but once you look past all the bright lights, and the glitz of the stage, you will find a man who is intelligent, loving, caring, and committed to much more than just singing onstage.
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Jon revealed that at 50-years old, he has no regrets at all about all the hard work, business decisions, good, or bad that he has made along the way. They have all been a part of what has made Bon Jovi as strong as they are today.
Describing how the 1980s Bon Jovi band had to over come some tough obstacles, especially when the fame, success, and money came about so rapidly for the young men.
They all had to work through some major issues, that they had with theirselves and each other.
With faith in each other, and the common goal in hand, they pulled out of some dark areas pushing on successfully through the decades, and landing in a place in their lives where they are all together, happy, and content.
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Jon explained that his relationships with Richie Sambora, David Bryon and Tico Torres is much deeper and complicated than just a job. They are a band of brothers who love, and respect each other like family.
They have seen each other through wives, girlfriends, marriages, divorce, the births of their children, and the deaths of parents. They are a part of each others daily lives, and members of each others families.
Jon stated that when it comes to the band he has learned to lead by example, listen, and be a good friend, know when to take a punch, and when to give one. He also knows when to share the spotlight, when to step back, and when to take it.
When it comes to giving back to people, the community, and his country, Jon reveals that he has "been blessed more than any man should be," and why he feels it is so important to give some back.
Jon Bon Jovi gives back daily, as he works hands on with two of his pet projects that are near, and dear to his heart, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, and the JBJ Soul Kitchen.
Jon, who just celebrated his 50th birthday earlier this month reached out to fans asking to help make his birthday wish of reaching his goal of $5000 for the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation possible. Fans flocked to the Bon Jovi official website surpassing the $5000 goal over by six times that amount bringing in over $30,000 for the JBJ Soul Foundation.
As Jon reflected back, he said that in his twenties he worked to build a legacy, now at 50 he wants to leave a legacy and be able to ask himself, "Did I do something that made a difference?"
Fans can answer that question for Jon, definitely yes, you have touched millions of lives through your music, your kindness, and generosity. You have changed more lives than you will ever know through your charitable work that you have done, along with the great happiness you have brought to the world with your music, will be remembered for many, many years to come.
Here is to another great 30-years of happiness and success.
