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CRUSH and ONE WILD NIGHT tours were complete, the members of
BON JOVI had anticipated a brief vacation before work would
begin on the band's 8th studio album. But on September 11th,
the world changed. Within days of the terrorist attacks, JON
and RICHIE had filmed Public Service Announcements for the Red
Cross, recorded AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL for the NFL and performed
as part of the historic A TRIBUTE TO HEROES live telethon. One
month later, the band participated at two Monmouth County Alliance
of Neighbors concerts in Red Bank, NJ to raise funds for the
families close the band's hometowns, which were affected by
the World Trade Center disaster. And on October 21st, BON JOVI
performed at the monumental CONCERT FOR NEW YORK at Madison
Square Garden, raising relief funds and honoring those who worked
to save lives during the terror.
JON and RICHIE had already begun songwriting
together in New Jersey when the terrorist attacks took place.
Greatly moved by what they witnessed, they continued the writing
process and emerged with a fresh new batch of songs inspired
by the tragedy. Despite the horrific events that may have
served as inspirations for aspects of the new songs, JON and
RICHIE promise the songs themselves are optimistic and uplifting.
The songs are not about the horror, but about the human condition
and spirit in the wake of that day.
In March 2002, BON JOVI entered the recording
studio to begin recording their 8th studio album, BOUNCE.
The title is a subtle reference not only to New York City's
and the United States' ability to bounce back from the World
Trade Center attacks as a nation but, it also refers to BON
JOVI and the band's ability to bounce back again and again,
over the years. BON JOVI has proven they are a formidable
force. Music trends come and go but good songs stand the test
of time... and so do BON JOVI, who have more good songs they're
looking forward to sharing with the world in the Fall of 2002.
One can only imagine what the future will bring for BON JOVI
and their fans... but one thing's for sure: BON JOVI keeps
going
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