Introduction
People who know me a little bit know how much I love Bon Jovi. I adore the band but I must say that Jon Bon Jovi is my favorite! ;)
People have often asked me how I would describe my feelings towards the band, and towards Jon in particular. After 20 years of devotion, I am still not able to describe these feelings... Like a friend told me while coming back from a Bon Jovi show, it's like having a best friend who never lets you down. When I didn't want to see anybody and all I wanted to do was to be alone in my room when I was a teenager, I could always rely on Bon Jovi during these moments. Afterwards, I made sure to keep the band in my life and they have helped me face difficult ordeals and appreciate very happy moments even more.
Contents:
My facts about Bon Jovi
My crazy things in short
Favorite song lyrics and quotes
To learn more about my passion through my point of view
My facts about Bon Jovi
- Fan status: I discovered the band on February 21, 1993; I fell in love with the handsome Jon while watching MusiquePlus that kept on playing the Bed Of Roses video at least 3 times a day back then.
- Fan club: I've been a member of the official fan club called Backstage With Jon Bon Jovi since January 1995.
- Language: I have learned how to speak English by translating Bon Jovi songs in preparation to meeting them one day so they would be able to understand me!
- Shows: I have seen the band in concert 25 times: 18 times in Montreal, 2 times in Quebec City, 2 times in Toronto, 1 time in New Jersey, 1 time in Massachusetts and 1 time in Las Vegas.
- Show tickets: Since 2003, I have never been further than the 12th row on the floor at their shows, except at the Festival d'été de Québec in 2012 and in Las Vegas in 2013. I have been as far as in the "white" seats at the Bell Centre (and at the Montreal Forum).
- Meeting: I met Jon for the first time on April 20, 2013. I had touched Jon and Richie for the first time on March 20, 2010.
My crazy things in short
I call what follows my crazy things that only the real fans will understand. The other ones will ask themselves what drove me to do all this!
- I listened to the song Bed Of Roses 3876 times in 365 days. Oh yeah, an average of more than 10 times a day during a year! I put anyone to the challenge of doing the same thing with their favorite song! I even kept the sheets on which I recorded the times I was listening to the song: in low resolution (433 kbs) and in high resolution (3523 kbs).
- Each year, I bake a cake (or little cupcakes) for Jon's birthday. Yes, I'm that maniac, but it gives me a reason to eat cake! Moreover, I established a tradition with my coworkers a few years ago. Every March 2, I treat myself by celebrating Jon's birthday at work with little cupcakes that I bring to my coworkers! In the last few years, I have taken a few pictures of these cupcakes that are displayed here:
Favorite song lyrics and quotes
Despite the respect that I have for Jon and his songwriting, it's ironically the guitar player, Richie Sambora, who wrote the lyrics that best represent the affection I have for Jon and the whole band. I would like to share them with you here:
You'll always be my sweet addiction
In this life, my saving grace
You're all that really matters
You know it's true
Ain't no me without you
Copyright © 1998 Richie Sambora, All That Really Matters
from the Undiscovered Soul album
Jon, on his side, has said some things throughout the years that really touched me, either in songs or during speeches given in front of different crowds. I would like to share these quotes with you here:
- "You can't win until you're not afraid to lose." (Copyright © 2000 Jon Bon Jovi, Just Older from the Crush album)
- "Map out your future - but do it in pencil. The road ahead is as long as you make it. Make it worth the trip." (Jon Bon Jovi)
- "Don't get too comfortable with who you are at any given time - you may miss the opportunity to become who you want to be." (Jon Bon Jovi)
- "Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you'll see them all around you." (Jon Bon Jovi)
- "Believe in love. Believe in magic. Hell, believe in Santa Claus. Believe in others. Believe in yourself. Believe in your dreams. If you don't, who will?" (Jon Bon Jovi)
- "Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate." (Jon Bon Jovi)
To learn more about my passion through my point of view
I invite you to read my show reviews, to see my pictures, to watch my videos and to read texts and poetry that I have written over all these years.
Enjoy!
Marie-Hélène