Despite this, Bon Jovi did not consider “Livin’ on a Prayer” to be a protest song. That’s not surprising considering that protest songs were more of a 1960s phenomenon than a 1980s phenomenon.

During an episode of the 'Howie Mandel Does Stuff' podcast, former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora talked about how 'Livin' on a Prayer' was inspired by his Uncle Sal.

Rest assured, Jon Bon Jovi is still livin' on a prayer, no matter what the internet says. Put the emphasis on “livin'.” A rumor of Bon Jovi's passing is making the rounds with faux headlines ...

Jon Bon Jovi is still alive. Bon Jovi death rumors seem to pop up every few years or so. Rest assured, Jon Bon Jovi is still livin' on a prayer, no matter what the internet says. Put the emphasis ...

In a new memoir, Desmond Child gets candid about his extraordinary journey to hitmaker for stars like Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, KISS, Barbra Streisand and Cher.

And though the band knew they liked “Livin' on a Prayer” when they recorded it, when it was released in late 1986 and topped charts in the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand and Norway, they ...

The music video for Bon Jovi's classic single "Livin' On a Prayer" officially crossed the billion view milestone on YouTube Wednesday (Feb. 1).

The band has had four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 over the past 40 years, including "You Give Love a Bad Name" and "Livin' on a Prayer," both of which are from the (honestly perfect) 1986 ...

Rest assured, Jon Bon Jovi is still livin' on a prayer, no matter what the internet says. Put the emphasis on “livin'.” A rumor of Bon Jovi's passing is making the rounds with faux headlines ...