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David Bryan
David Bryan Rashbaum (born February 7, 1962) is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the keyboard player for the rock band Bon Jovi, with which he also co-wrote songs and performed backing vocals. In 2018, Bryan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi. He is also known for writing the music and co-writing the lyrics with Joe DiPietro for the musical Memphis, for which he won the Tony Award for Best Original Score. Early life David Bryan Rashbaum was born on February 7, 1962, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey and raised in Edison, New Jersey. His father, Eddie Rashbaum, played the trumpet. Bryan was raised Jewish. He attended elementary school at Clara Barton, where he played many instruments including violin, viola, trumpet and clarinet. He also attended Herbert Hoover Middle School, then J. P. Stevens High School, from which he graduated. Bryan began to learn piano at age seven and played keyboards for a band called ''Transition'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When We Were Beautiful
''When We Were Beautiful'', also known as ''Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful'', is a 2009 feature documentary of the American rock band Bon Jovi, marking the band's 25th year. Premiered at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival as a work in progress production, the film documents Bon Jovi's Lost Highway Tour in 2007 and includes interviews with band members. The film is directed by Phil Griffin and produced by Jon Kamen, Jack Rovner and Justin Wilkes. The production company for the release is Radical Media. Production Phil Griffin stated that “throughout the process of working with Bon Jovi, I was amazed at the candor and humility Jon and his band showed me. The result is not a neatly wrapped up bundle of staged interviews and musical interludes, but rather a series of open and sometimes difficult conversations, explored against a backdrop of music spanning 25 years. It is a film about the peace of Tico, the complexity of Richie, the drive of Jon and the brutal honesty of Dave. It is t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Forward
''The Forward'' ( yi, פֿאָרווערטס, Forverts), formerly known as ''The Jewish Daily Forward'', is an American news media organization for a Jewish American audience. Founded in 1897 as a Yiddish-language daily socialist newspaper, ''The New York Times'' reported that Seth Lipsky "started an English-language offshoot of the Yiddish-language newspaper" as a weekly newspaper in 1990. In the 21st century ''The Forward'' is a digital publication with online reporting. In 2016, the publication of the Yiddish version changed its print format from a biweekly newspaper to a monthly magazine; the English weekly paper followed suit in 2017. Those magazines were published until 2019. ''The Forward''s perspective on world and national news and its reporting on the Jewish perspective on modern United States have made it one of the most influential American Jewish publications. It is published by an independent nonprofit association. It has a politically progressive editorial f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Have A Nice Day (Bon Jovi Album)
''Have a Nice Day'' is the ninth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on September 20, 2005. Produced by John Shanks, the album was recorded at Sanctuary Sound II in New Jersey, and Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, California. ''Have a Nice Day'' was originally recorded in the summer of 2004 and planned for release in early 2005. However, due to misunderstandings between the band and its record company, the album was delayed. The band wanted to write and record more songs, remove others from the original track list, and in the process, altered existing album tracks. ''Have a Nice Day'' peaked at number two in both the US and UK. In the US, it sold over 202,000 copies in the first week, making it Bon Jovi's best first-week sales in the band's history at that time. The album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA. The album produced the hit singles " Have a Nice Day" and "Who Says You Can't Go Home". ''Have a Nice Day'' has received mixed reviews by music c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep The Faith
''Keep the Faith'' is the fifth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on November 3, 1992, by Mercury Records. It is Bon Jovi's last studio album to feature all five original band members as bass guitarist Alec John Such was dismissed from the band in 1994. It is Bon Jovi's first album since 1985's '' 7800° Fahrenheit'' not to be produced by Bruce Fairbairn. The album was produced by Bob Rock and was recorded at the Little Mountain Sound Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia. ''Keep the Faith'' marked a change to a "more serious interpretation of the band's pop-metal groove". It is also Bon Jovi's longest album to date, clocking in at 66 minutes. ''Keep the Faith'' peaked at number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart and was certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album produced several hits for the band, including " Keep the Faith", " Bed of Roses" and " In These Arms". Background Following the completion of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In These Arms
"In These Arms" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi. The song was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and David Bryan. It was released on May 3, 1993, as the third single from the band's fifth studio album, ''Keep the Faith'' (1992). Song information The song's lyrics are about everlasting love and devotion. The song is characterized by a strong bass rhythm, jangling guitars, and very tight, hard drum playing, as well as soulful, emotional singing by Jon Bon Jovi. However, it is not a ballad, as its driving guitars and fast-paced beat and upbeat sound maintain it as more of a pop-rock song, in the vein of " Born to Be My Baby". Music video The video for the song shows Bon Jovi performing at a concert on their ''Keep the Faith'' Tour. The live portions were filmed during Bon Jovi's New Year's Eve show at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on December 31, 1992. The live show was also featured on their previous track " Bed of Roses". Portions of the video were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
7800° Fahrenheit
''7800° Fahrenheit'' is the second studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi. It was released on March 27, 1985, through Mercury Records. The album's title is a reference to the supposed melting point of rock, which is equivalent to 4313° Celsius. In the United States, the Fahrenheit scale is in general use, suggesting the album consists of "American hot rock". The album's artwork introduced the classic 1980s Bon Jovi logo that would later be used on ''Slippery When Wet'' and ''New Jersey''. ''7800° Fahrenheit'' spent 104 weeks on the ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on February 19, 1987. The singles " Only Lonely" and " In and Out of Love" both charted on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background Recorded in six weeks between January and March 1985, at the Warehouse Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the album marked the final collaboration between Bon Jovi and producer Lance Quinn. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hardest Part Is The Night
"The Hardest Part Is the Night" is a single by American rock band Bon Jovi released exclusively in the UK. It is taken from their second album, ''7800° Fahrenheit''. It is notable for being the first Bon Jovi single to reach the top 100 in the UK, where it charted at number 68. Overview Among Bon Jovi's early songs, "The Hardest Part is the Night" is the one that expresses most clearly Jon Bon Jovi's concerns with working class issues and the struggles of the underdog, a theme that would later bring success to the band with "Livin' on a Prayer "Livin' on a Prayer" is a song by the American rock band Bon Jovi, and is the band's second chart-topping single from their third album '' Slippery When Wet''. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child, the single, released in ...". The song makes vague references to a young man battling against the odds to succeed in life, though he knows that he is ultimately "going down". The promotional video was an excerpt fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Only Lonely
Only may refer to: Music Albums * ''Only'' (album), by Tommy Emmanuel, 2000 * ''The Only'', an EP by Dua Lipa, 2017 Songs * "Only" (Anthrax song), 1993 * "Only" (Nine Inch Nails song), 2005 * "Only" (Nicki Minaj song), 2014 * "The Only", by Static-X, 2003 * "Only", by Ass Ponys from ''Lohio'', 2001 * "Only", by Fuse ODG, 2015 * "Only", by Imagine Dragons from ''Origins'', 2018 * "Only", by NF from ''The Search'', 2019 * "Only", by Sarah Vaughan from ''Sarah Slightly Classical'', 1963 * "The Only", a song by Raiden featuring Irene, 2019 Other uses * ''Only'' (film), a 2019 post-apocalyptic romance film * ''Only'' (magazine), a 2000s Canadian news and entertainment magazine * Only, Tennessee, US * Jerry Only Gerald Caiafa Jr. (born April 21, 1959), better known by his stage name Jerry Only, is an American musician, best known as the bassist for the Misfits and later the vocalist as well. He is the only member to appear in every Misfits lineup. Bio ... (born 1959), Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bon Jovi (album)
''Bon Jovi'' is the debut studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released on January 23, 1984, by Mercury Records. Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn, it is significant for being the only Bon Jovi album in which a song (" She Don't Know Me") appears that was not written or co-written by a member of the band. The album charted at number 43 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Aside from the hit single " Runaway", songs from the album were rarely performed live after Bon Jovi released ''Slippery When Wet'' in 1986. However, on the band's 2010 Circle Tour, songs including "Roulette", "Shot Through the Heart" and "Get Ready" were performed. The album was ranked the 11th best rock album of 1984 by ''Kerrang!'' magazine. The song "Shot Through the Heart" should not be confused with the much better-known "You Give Love a Bad Name" from ''Slippery When Wet''. Background In 1980, Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi) began work at Power Station Studios, a Manhattan recordi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richie Sambora
Richard Stephen Sambora (born July 11, 1959) is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013. He and lead singer Jon Bon Jovi formed the main songwriting unit for the band. He has also released three solo albums: '' Stranger in This Town'' in 1991, ''Undiscovered Soul'' in 1998, and ''Aftermath of the Lowdown'' released in September 2012. In 2018, Sambora was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi, and reunited with his former bandmates for a performance at the induction ceremony. That year, he formed the duo RSO alongside Orianthi. After two EPs, the pair released their debut album '' Radio Free America'' in May. Early life Richard Stephen Sambora was born on July 11, 1959, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the son of Joan (née Sienila), a secretary, and Adam C. Sambora, a factory foreman. Sambora is of Polish descent and was raised Catholic. He grew up in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Contract
A recording contract (commonly called a record contract or record deal) is a legal agreement between a record label and a recording artist (or group), where the artist makes a record (or series of records) for the label to sell and promote. Artists under contract are normally only allowed to record for that label exclusively; guest appearances on other artists' records will carry a notice "By courtesy of (the name of the label)", and that label may receive a percentage of sales. Copyrights, payment and royalties Labels typically own the copyright in the records their artists make, and also the master copies of those records. An exception is when a label makes a distribution deal with an artist; in this case, the artist, their manager, or another party may own the copyright (and masters), while the record is licensed exclusively to the label for a set period of time. Promotion is a key factor in the success of a record, and is largely the label's responsibility, as is proper dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Bon Jovi
John Francis Bongiovi Jr. (born March 2, 1962), known professionally as Jon Bon Jovi, is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi, which was formed in 1983. He has released 15 studio albums with his band as well as two solo albums. In the 1990s, Bon Jovi started an acting career, starring in the films ''Moonlight and Valentino'' and '' U-571'' and appearing on television in '' Sex and the City'', '' Ally McBeal'' and '' The West Wing''. As a songwriter, Bon Jovi was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2009. In 2012, he ranked number 50 on the list of '' Billboard'' magazine's "Power 100", a ranking of "The Most Powerful and Influential People in the Music Business". In 1996, ''People'' magazine named him one of the "50 Most Beautiful People in the World". In 2000, ''People'' awarded him the title "Sexiest Rock Star". Bon Jovi was a founder and former majority owner of the Arena Foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
