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3 Feb 2024, 15:34
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Jon Bon Jovi had the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and Lenny Kravitz by his side as he was honoured with the highly-coveted MusiCares honour.
The Bon Jovi frontman was recognised as the music charity’s Person of the Year yesterday (2nd February) for his “remarkable contributions” to the rock and roll genre, plus the work he has done to help the people in poverty and the homeless through his Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.
Jon received his prestigious prize at a celeb-packed ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Centre, which included presenters and guests from Kylie Minogue to Shania Twain. Beatles superstar Paul McCartney was also there with wife Nancy Shevell.
Taking to the stage to accept his honour, the Livin’ On A Prayer singer thanked his “hero, friend and mentor” Springsteen for flying out to support him only two days after his mother died.
He said: “When I first got the news, he was already on the aeroplane on his way here.
“I certainly would have understood if he’d said that he couldn’t make it but he wanted to be here tonight for MusiCares, and he wanted to be here tonight for me, and I’m forever grateful to you for everything.”
Bon Jovi and pal Springsteen then hit the stage for a rendition of 2005 single Who Says You Can’t Go Home, and also performed The Boss’ tune The Promise Land, complete with Bon Jovi’s harmonica skills.
The Person of the Year gala raises money for MusiCares, the Grammys’ charity which supports people in the music industry through offering physical and mental health help.
Speaking when his honour was first announced, Bon Jovi said he was “truly humbled” to be named as 2024’s Person of the Year. “MusiCares’ work with music professionals is vitally important in creating much needed support and wellness programs that cultivate a healthier and more vibrant community for us all,” he added.
Turning his attention to his own charitable efforts, the singer also said: “Philanthropic work has been a cornerstone of my life and has always run in tandem to my music career and achievements.”
Reflecting on his work with the JBJ Soul Foundation and the JBJ Soul Kitchens, he added: “I saw first hand and continue to see today the impact of charitable community-based work. I know this for sure: helping one’s community is helping one’s self.”
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