The Song That Ruined Jon Bon Jovi’s Voice
Videos of Bon Jovi’s US concert tour in early April have been circulating online and fans are worried about the “terribly bad” state of the singer’s voice. The videos show Jon Bon Jovi who is now in his 60s with a less than ideal vocal state.
“Bon Jovi mutilating ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’” or “What happened to Bon Jovi?” are just some of the comments that can be read on social media as reactions to the state of his voice. Some fans suggest that he “retire” while others recommend that “it’s time to take a breather,” “rather than disrespecting fans like that.”
Critical Reviews
Reviews were also far from positive. Critics like Pioneer Press stated that Bon Jovi “not only missed a strange note but also fought throughout the concert” and that he “not only destroyed the old songs but also the new ones.” Other media outlets point out that Bon Jovi’s voice seems “weak” and that already struggles to “play the notes.”
Expert Recommendations
An expert in vocal technique even recommended that he see a laryngologist to have his vocal cords checked. The viral videos of Bon Jovi show the artist’s voice as frail and worn. Some performances like the song ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ were described as “uncomfortable to listen to.”
It may be noteworthy that Bon Jovi was forced to stop singing for two weeks last October after contracting Covid-19 raising the possibility of lasting effects on his voice. Despite everything, Bon Jovi told his fans that the band practiced for three weeks before the tour. However, some critics say that these vocal issues have been present for almost a decade.
