Bon Jovi’s ‘2020’ Aims for Stark Social Consciousness, Coming Up Sometimes Bold, Sometimes Bland: Album Review

Richie Sambora is looking back at his decision to leave the legendary rock band, Bon Jovi, in 2013.

Chris Willman Music WriterIt’s easy to think of Tom Petty’s 1994 “solo album,” “Wildflowers,” as a cult record — the underdog in a catalog full of bigger and brasher choices, revered for its willingness to forgo the classic Heartbreakers band sound in favor of more abundantly acoustic textures, and for letting down the good-time veil for more personal glimpses into his not always so happy-go-lucky psyche.

Jon Bon Jovi revealed he took extra precautions when writing his song “American Reckoning” because he considers himself a "poster boy" for white privilege.  In the song released in July, he discussed Black Lives Matter protests, referenced George Floyd’s murder and talked police brutality. The single was a part of Bon Jovi’s new album “2020,” released earlier this month.

Richie Sambora is still happy with his decision to leave Bon Jovi.

People: 'Richie sacrificed a lot to be there for his daughter when she was still very young and needed him the most, and he's so proud to see how well she's doing now. 'She just had her birthday, and they had a family celebration. It was the right decision to step off the stage to be a full-time father. 'At the end, he was suffering being on the road so much.

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NEW YORK -- Jon Bon Jovi has been churning out love songs and arena anthems for nearly 40 years, but his latest release “2020,” has taken his music to another level.It’s Bon Jovi’s most socially conscious album to date.

Jon Bon Jovi knows he has benefitted from white privilege and he’s open about it.

died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Van Halen's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«I can't believe I'm having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,» he shared.

Jon Bon Jovi taped an upcoming appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Tuesday,

American Reckoning for his latest album which deals with the death of murdered black man George Floyd in the US and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Jon Bon Jovi hopes fans will see his band’s new album 2020 as a true reflection of everything going on in the world.

Chris Willman Music WriterTaylor Goldsmith, frontman of the band Dawes, gives you several occasions to consider his physical or psychological age in “Good Luck With Whatever,” the group’s wonderful seventh album. He comes close to outright claiming he’s having a hard time growing up in the record’s bookending tracks.

Jon Bon Jovi knows that 2020 has certainly been one «unique» year — but it's continued to inspire his music.  Bon Jovi's 15th studio album, titled, is finally releasing on Friday, Oct. 2.The LP was initially scheduled to be released on May 15, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S.

the coronavirus crisis — “I thought that the last thing that the world needed was a rock band to release a record” — he canceled the group’s summer tour rather than postpone it so that ticket buyers could get refunds. “I was much more cognizant that folks would need the money [back] for the rent and credit card bills,” he said.

 Jon Bon Jovi  and his wife, Dorothea Bongiovi, have a beautiful love story.In this week’s People magazine cover story, the rock star and his high school sweetheart decided to open up about their 40-year bond, how they keep their 31-year marriage strong, and what it was like raising their four children together.When asked about their secret to such a long, successful relationship, the answer is simple.″Mutual respect,″ says Bon Jovi. ″Having grown up together and grown together.

A post shared by Jon Bon Jovi (@jonbonjovi) on Sep 29, 2020 at 9:28am PDTThis is a big week of celebrations for the family as Job Bon Jovi also launches his latest album, 2020, on Friday 2 October.The rock star and his wife Dorothea spoke to PEOPLE about their secret to 40 years together and a 31-year marriage, saying ‘mutual respect’ helped them get through.Jon said: ‘Having grown up together and grown together.