There are few music acts to have embraced fans of the pop-metal era as Bon Jovi has. Combining the loud metal melodic tones of Def Leppard with the working-guy messages as providing by Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi has developed their own version of hard rock; one which successfully appeals to teenagers as much as housewives. Relying mainly on outside songwriters to give their songs, especially their powerful ballads, the appropriate finishing touch, Bon Jovi seemingly came up with a formula which was not only successful for this group, but one which found its way into the mainstream world of hard rock and heavy metal and remained popular for years. >> More