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VH1Beth: Welcome to the VH1 Online chat with Jon Bon Jovi!

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VH1Beth: Jon and bandmate Richie Sambora recently performed at "The Beat Goes On", a benefit for LIFEbeat, the Music Industry Fights AIDS Organization. The concert airs on VH1 this Saturday at 4PM AND 10PM (Eastern). It's sure to rock your world, and you'll find out how to support LIFEbeat and its struggle against AIDS. LIFEbeat is just one of the many worthwhile organizations Jon donates his time to, when he's not recording great rock albums, travelling the world on massive tours, or now, performing in cool films. He's going to tell us more about LIFEbeat tonight, and answer your questions. We'll run five quick trivia contests and give away five copies of Bon Jovi's latest CD "These Days". Welcome, Jon! Thanks so much for joining us!
JBJ: Thanks, it's good to be here

VH1Beth: We'll get to some audience questions in a second, but first we'd like to hear more about what LIFEbeat is, and how you got involved in this benefit concert. On to the audience questions...

Question: Jon... just curious to know... what actor or actress would you most want to star in a movie with??
JBJ: Shawn Penn

Question: Jon, this isn't a music question, but I hope you'll answer anyway. I heard awhile back that you've read "Black Elk                 Speaks". What drew you to that book, and have you read any others in the same vein?
JBJ: The spirituality of the Indians and their struggles to remain free drew me to it and influenced me.

Question: You've been around the world on tour, but is there somewhere you'd like to visit as a tourist?
JBJ: Greece and Israel

Question: Have you ever considered putting out a christmas album?
JBJ: I've been involved with the special olympics and done both of their albums, but, with the exception of one of our B          sides, that's the only Christmas album.

Question: Can we expect to possibly see ya act in a comedy in the future?
JBJ: It would depend on the script.

VH1Beth: What type of comedy would you be interested in?
JBJ: Black comedy!

Question: Are you planning on touring for you upcoming solo album? If so, who would you like to tour with?
JBJ: There won't be a big tour, jsut perhaps a promotional one.

Question: What song gets the most audience participation during a concert?
JBJ: Living on a Prayer, Always, Blaze of Glory

VH1Beth: We're going to run the first of five quick trivia contests now: We'll ask a question, and the first person to send the correct answer by IM to VHMark wins the Bon Jovi CD "These Days!" The question is: "What's the title of Bon Jovi's first album, AND in what year was it released?" OK, we have our winner! Please STOP sending in your answers now! We'll have another trivia question in a couple minutes.

Question: What's your favorite Bon Jovi song and why.
JBJ: I don't just have one, but These Days, Wanted, Living On A Prayer are three of my favorites.

Question: What was the response from the audience at the benefit concert?
JBJ: It was wonderful.

Question: How's the solo album going, any demo's yet, could you give us an estimated release date?
JBJ: We're looking to release it in August of next year. It's going very well. I've recorded 7 of the tracks already and written           about 20.

Question: Are you ever going to release the "These Days" videos on a separate tape?
JBJ: No, not right now.

JBJ: About the Versace campaign - Bruce Weber shot the band in Buenos Aires - I went to where they were doing photos          for the ads the next day. Then I shot the ads. It was fun.

Question: Hi Jon, Could you talk a bit on who are some of the musicians you are working with on the solo album?
JBJ: Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics, Roy Bittan, Kenny Aronoff, Hugh McDonald are just some of the people we're         playing with.

VH1Beth: We have another trivia question now. The question is: "In addition to Jon and Richie Sambora, name one artist performing in The Beat Goes On 3, this year's benefit concert for LIFEbeat. Send answers by IM to VHMark! We have a winner! Please STOP sending in your answers now! You'll have three more chances to win tonight.

Question: Jon, what was the funniest video for the band to do?
JBJ: Bad Medicine, because the audience participated in the filming of the video.

Question: You write songs about Love and Faith! It's said that "Good things come to good people". Do you feel that our                  purpose in life is Pre-destined??
JBJ: I think you make your own destiny.

Question: Just how crazy have fans gotten with you?
JBJ: Pretty crazy.

Question: Hi Jon! Are you doing the christmas concert again this year?
JBJ: Yes we are. We're doing it on the 19th of December. The Count Basie Theater, Red Bank.

Question: I'm 52 and love your stuff... do you know of any active fans older than i am... like members of the fan club?
JBJ: My mother.

Question: When is the next US tour scheduled?
JBJ: Probably 1998.

Question: When does your new movie open in the United States?
JBJ: Early 1997. The movie is called "Deleting Man".

Question: How did you and Richie get the nicknames Captain Kid, and the King of Swing? I was never able to find the                  interview where you answered that question.
JBJ: It was an old name that someone gave us based on Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.

Question: Jon - I know you love the Yankees! How did you celebrate the win?
JBJ: We watched the games on TV and went out afterwards.

Question: Since you love music, and love making films, what is your favorite movie?? Old and New.
JBJ: The Godfather is my favorite old movie, Sleepers is my favorite new movie.

Question: What is the best way to keep informed of Bon Jovi News?
JBJ: The Fan Club and the Web site.

VH1Beth: The website address is http://polygram.com/bonjovi/BonJovi.html!!

Question: Jon do you think rock is at its all time low right now?
JBJ: No, I think that there's a lot of great new talent out there.

VH1Beth: What music are you listening to these days?
JBJ: Amanda Marshall, The new Cheryl Crow, REM

Question:Does it bother you to get e-mail from so many fans?
JBJ: No, I try to read it when I get a chance.

Question: Compared to Live Aid, Farm Aid... and other musical efforts for humanitarian organizations. LifeBeat seemed like                   a very small production. Can you tell me why you think that it wasn't a larger effort by more groups?
JBJ: I don't know, but it was a good cause and one we were proud to be a part of.

Question: What kind of acting roles are you looking forward to?
JBJ: I just look for good character driven scripts.

Question: Do you have a regular workout regimen - you have such phenomenal stamina on stage?
JBJ: I enjoy running.

Question: Are you ever tired enough to want to quit sometimes?
JBJ: No.

Question: Jon, If you could pick on word to describe yourself what would it be? =)
JBJ: Driven.

Question: Where did the idea for the song Bed of Roses come from? I used it for my wedding song and it has a special                  meaning for me.
JBJ: I wrote it right in this hotel room I'm in now, after a bottle of vodka.

VH1Beth: Time for another trivia question! Send your answer by IM toVHMark. The first correct answer wins a copy of Bon Jovi's latest CD. The question is: "Complete the lyric from "Livin' On a Prayer": "We've got to hold on to what we've got..." Send answers by IM to VHMark! We have a winner! Please STOP sending in your answers now! We still have two more CDs to give away tonight.

Question: When can we expect to see a studio album from you guys?
JBJ: The band will put a record out in 2 years.

Question: You do videos in the west, your sons name is Jesse James. What do you like most about the West?
JBJ: The terrain is pretty nice.

Question: Does your Superman tatoo have any significance?
JBJ: It stood for Slippery When Wet at the time. Lance is a friend of mine

Question: Jon, how do you feel about people taping your shows and trading tapes?
JBJ: It's o.k., if the quality is good.

Question: Have you signed up to do anymore movies? Are you finished with Little City??
JBJ: Yes, Little City is done, the next one's called Homegrown.

VH1Beth: What's Little City about?
JBJ: Little City is about people coming to terms with life and love.

VH1Beth: Time for another chance to win a copy of Bon Jovi's "These Days" CD! The first person to send the correct answer by IM to VHMark is the winner! The question is: "What's the title of Jon's co ntribution to the Special Olympics benefit album, "A Very Special Christmas II?" IM your answers to VHMark! We have a winner! Please STOP sending in your answers!

Question: Which do you have more fun at, music or movies?
JBJ: I like them both the same

Question: How old are your children? Have they shown any Musical talent?
JBJ: Stephanie is three and Jesse is one, they both sing and dance like most kids their age

Question: Who's your favorite author?
JBJ: Bukowski, he's great

Question: What will you do if your daughter wants to date a rock singer?
JBJ: It's good work if you can get it

Question: Who do you attribute most of your musical inspiration to, as far as musicians go?
JBJ: My favorite band was Southside Johnny

VH1Beth: Sadly, it's time for us to wrap things up. One last question from the audience...

Question: Jon, your song Fear honestly changed my life. How do you feel about your lyrics affecting people so deeply?
JBJ: Thanks for the chat. It's been tough answering all of them. The lyrics are the reason I want to be in the music business           for. Records I grew up on moved me.

VH1Beth: It's time to go! Thanks very much for chatting with us tonight, Jon! Don't miss Jon with Richie Sambora and other great performers in the benefit for LIFEbeat, the Music Industry Fights AIDS Organization. It airs on VH1 this Saturday, November 2, at 4 PM and 10 PM (Eastern), Have a great night!

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