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“Jon and I became friends. He came to L.A. when he was looking for musicians to join his band, but a couple of things happened...”: Why session legend Tim Pierce never joined Bon Jovi – despite recording their earliest hit

Pierce helped record a Bon Jovi classic but a few considerations made him unsuitable for the gig

Guitar World

"It was the day I'd been waiting for my whole life, but I was dismayed": How Skid Row and Sebastian Bach Went To War

Skid Row were once blood brothers, but infighting and a split with their singer turned it all into an ‘abyss of hatred’

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“There's something really magical about it”: Bon Jovi's Phil X on why he prefers single-pickup guitars – and his one-of-a-kind neck pickup 'mods'

Some guitarists just don’t think a neck pickup is needed, but Phil X reckons he has science on his side for his single-pickup preference

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“I could be blazing on Instagram, and there'll still be comments like, ‘You'll never be Richie’”: The recent Bon Jovi documentary helped guitarist Phil X win over even more of the band's fans – but he still deals with some naysayers

The guitarist has been in the band for over a decade, but it seems certain fans still haven’t accepted that Sambora is out of the picture

Guitar World

Republican mayor says Jon Bon Jovi’s soup kitchen is attracting homeless people to Jersey Shore town

The rocker and his wife said they have no plans to shutter the pop-up cafe

The Independent UK

“Not everybody has a high standard. A lot of indie people think playing too good is a bad thing”: Billy Corgan on the difference between rock and “indie” guitar players

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman recently sat down with Richie Sambora to discuss their early musical experiences

Guitar World

"The PXO is that rarest of things - an overdrive that is a little bit different": J Rockett Audio Designs PXO Phil-X Signature Boost and Overdrive Pedal

J Rockett teams up with the Bon Jovi ace to bring us a no-frills, but premium pedal that boasts something of an original tone whilst still serving classic sounds

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“I never would have approached anything associated with suicide for a song, but after I heard about Chris Cornell’s passing I wrote that lyric”: Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X digs deep on his new album

“It took me ten years to make this record," he says

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“Even using the word ‘end’, I thought, Oh, my God, no one has ever talked about that!”: Guitarist Phil X discusses the future of Bon Jovi

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“They were like, ‘Is that going to be OK?’ I said, ‘Yeah, we’re both adults’”: Phil X on playing Livin’ on a Prayer with Richie Sambora – and how his predecessor plays the Bon Jovi classic differently

Two eras of Bon Jovi combined during a recent LA benefit concert, when Phil X and Sambora shared the stage with Orianthi and Matt Sorum for a rendition of the classic hit

Guitar World

“Paul McCartney was an unusually dour person and John Lennon was drunk and inanimate”: Todd Rundgren’s wild tales of The Beatles, New York Dolls, Grand Funk Railroad and more

Todd Rundgren clashed with Lennon, told RIngo Starr how to drum and helped shape the New York Dolls

Louder

Kid Rock storms off stage after raging at audience for not clapping

The country star was in Nashville, performing as part of Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan’s birthday event

The Independent UK

Jon Bon Jovi's traditional Christmas tree makes use of the 'unexpected red theory' for a classic but striking look – and his stunning decor is easily replicable

Red and gold come together on the rock musician's Christmas tree for a design that is at once anti-trend and impeccably stylish – ornaments are all you need

Homes & Gardens

Amazon's cyber weekend deals prove you can never own too many band shirts

Save on iconic designs from bands including AC/DC, Blondie, Black Sabbath and more with Amazon this Cyber Weekend

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“A superb drive that plays well with others”: J. Rockett’s new Phil X signature overdrive/boost is a ‘backline lifesaver’ that promises to make any amp sing

The Bon Jovi guitarist has helped mastermind a versatile drive/boost box that looks to be a tidy studio and stage companion

Guitar World

"The first three records of our career, everybody was talking about how we were going to fail. Each next step was going to be a disaster”: Mark Tremonti and Scott Stapp on the unlikely rebirth of Creed – and why they’ve always been cool

Thanks to a pair of sports franchises, a bizarre Super Bowl commercial and some shows that sold out in record time, Creed are back. Here, Stapp and Tremonti tell us how it all went down

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Watch Phil X demo Joe Satriani’s new 3rd Power Dragon Amplifier – the Marshall-inspired fire-breather Satch will be taking on the road to play classic Van Halen tracks with Sammy Hagar

It looks like Satch's newly commissioned tube amp for his tour with Sammy Hagar was met with approval from the Bon Jovi guitarist

Homes & Gardens

Jon Bon Jovi's old money cabinets bring a sense of tradition to his kitchen – and designers love the 'more is more' look

The singer utilizes cabinets that are as practical as they are pretty – here's what we can learn from his 'old school' aesthetic

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The Independent UK

Bon Jovi and Peggy Gou lead acts releasing joyful music to soundtrack summer

There is also new music from Charli XCX and rock band Wallows.

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Millie Bobby Brown & Jake Bongiovi Got Hitched At A Secret Wedding & There’s Bigger Plans Ahead

Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown has reportedly tied the knot with her fiancé Jake Bongiovi, the son of rock legend John Bon Jovi.

Guitar World

“This record is a return to joy”: Bon Jovi reunite with the talk box and roll back the years for a new comeback single that will give you serious Livin’ On a Prayer vibes

Living Proof previews the band's upcoming album Forever, and Phil X's riff has a distinctly familiar talkbox swagger about it

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Richie Sambora Reflects On Abrupt Bon Jovi Departure

Richie Sambora reflects on his departure from Bon Jovi in 2013 due to personal reasons and the impact on band dynamics.

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Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There special is airing tonight

In Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There, the rock legend sits down with GMA’s Michael Strahan for an in-depth interview about his 40-year career

The Guardian - UK

Thank You, Goodnight review – Bon Jovi’s surprisingly devastating ode to lost youth

There’s plenty of great stuff in this documentary to keep super fans happy – but you only need to know 80s banger Livin’ on a Prayer to get emotional as the ageing band break down before your very eyes

Louder

"I'm at that point in my life where I am truly happy": Richie Sambora is in fine voice on celebratory new solo single I Pray

Richie Sambora has released I Pray, the first of four singles he's putting out over the next month

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