Springsteen and Bon Jovi rock Grammys tribute
February 3, 2024 – 4:03 PM PST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Bruce Springsteen and other music stars paid tribute to rocker Jon Bon Jovi on Friday at an annual pre-Grammys fundraiser, putting their spin on hits such as “Blaze of Glory” from the singer’s extensive rock catalog.
Bon Jovi founded a band of the same name in 1983 in New Jersey and helped define the guitar-heavy rock of the 1980s. The 61-year-old was chosen as this year’s Person of the Year by MusiCares, a charitable arm of the Recording Academy that raises funds to help musicians with health care and other needs.
Springsteen, also from New Jersey, joined Bon Jovi on stage in downtown Los Angeles for “Who Says You Can’t Go Home?” Both played guitar and sang. In the audience, former Beatle Paul McCartney stood and clapped his hands above his head.
Springteen’s mother, Adele Springsteen, died on Wednesday at age 98. Bon Jovi said he would have understood if Springsteen, who he called a friend and mentor, had canceled his appearance.
“But he wanted to be here tonight for MusiCares, and he wanted to be here tonight for me, and I’m forever grateful,” Bon Jovi said.
Bon Jovi also talked about the importance of music in his life. “Every time I strum my guitar, I’m reminded that I have a best friend for life. That instrument will never let you down,” he said.
During a three-hour tribute, fellow ’80s rocker Sammy Hagar belted “You Give Love a Bad Name,” folk-rock musician Melissa Etheridge sang “Blaze of Glory” and singer-songwriter Jason Isbell performed “Wanted Dead or Alive.”
Other performers included country singer Jelly Roll and husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty, two acts competing for best new artist at Sunday’s Grammys.
Bon Jovi applauded the performances and laughed at jabs from host Jim Gaffigan about the singer’s big hair and over-the-top clothing of the 1980s. Gaffigan joked that Bon Jovi and his band looked like “a gang of aerobics instructors” at the time.
The night ended with the all-star lineup gathering on stage with Bon Jovi for rock anthem “Livin’ On a Prayer.”
MusiCares said it honored Bon Jovi for his musical achievements as well as his philanthropic work. The musician established the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation to fight hunger, poverty and homelessness.
Past MusiCares honorees have included Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Tony Bennett, Billy Joel and Fleetwood Mac.
“It’s humbling,” Bon Jovi told Reuters ahead of Friday’s event. “I’m touched to be even mentioned in that group of people who have received this before.”
Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Additional reporting by Rollo Ross; Editing by Toby Chopra and David Gregorio
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What was the purpose of the annual pre-Grammys fundraiser organized by MusiCares?
Bruce Springsteen and other music stars came together on Friday to pay tribute to rocker Jon Bon Jovi at an annual pre-Grammys fundraiser in Los Angeles. The event, organized by MusiCares, a charitable arm of the Recording Academy, raised funds to support musicians with healthcare and other needs. Bon Jovi, the 61-year-old founder of the band Bon Jovi, was chosen as this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year.
During the tribute, Springsteen joined Bon Jovi on stage to perform “Who Says You Can’t Go Home?” Both musicians played guitar and sang, while former Beatle Paul McCartney stood and clapped in the audience. It was a poignant moment for Springsteen, as he had lost his mother just two days before the event. Bon Jovi expressed his gratitude for Springsteen’s presence, acknowledging that he would have understood if he had canceled.
Bon Jovi also spoke about the importance of music in his life, saying that when he strums his guitar, he is reminded that he has a lifelong best friend. He emphasized the enduring nature of the instrument and its ability to never let one down.
The tribute continued for three hours, with performances from Sammy Hagar, Melissa Etheridge, Jason Isbell, and other renowned artists. Country singer Jelly Roll and husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty, both nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammys, also took the stage.
Throughout the event, Bon Jovi received applause for his musical achievements and laughed along with the audience at jokes made by host Jim Gaffigan about his big hair and flamboyant clothing from the 1980s. Gaffigan humorously referred to Bon Jovi and his band as “a gang of aerobics instructors” back in the day.
The night concluded with an all-star lineup joining Bon Jovi on stage to perform the rock anthem “Livin’ On a Prayer.” MusiCares honored Bon Jovi not only for his musical contributions but also for his philanthropic work. The musician established the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, which aims to combat hunger, poverty, and homelessness.
Bon Jovi joins a list of esteemed artists who have been recognized by MusiCares in the past, including Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Tony Bennett, Billy Joel, and Fleetwood Mac.
In an interview with Reuters prior to the fundraiser, Bon Jovi expressed his humbleness and gratitude for being honored by MusiCares. The event not only celebrated his musical journey but also highlighted the power of music to make a positive impact in the world and support fellow musicians in need.
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