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Bon Jovi emerged in 1983 when Jon Bon Jovi (born John Francis Bongiovi Jr.) recruited keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, bassist Alec John Such, and guitarist Richie Sambora. Their self-titled debut album (1984) featured the hit 'Runaway,' laying groundwork for their signature blend of hard rock and pop melodies.The band achieved superstardom with 1986's 'Slippery When Wet,' featuring timeless anthems 'Livin’ on a Prayer' and 'Wanted Dead or Alive.' This album spent eight weeks at ...