BON JOVI News February 2002

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Last night (February 25th) in Los Angeles, BILLY JOEL was honored as the
2000 MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR. Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks,
classical pianist Richard Joo, jazz artist Diana Krall, Matchbox 20's
Rob Thomas joined JON BON JOVI and RICHIE SAMBORA in the musical tribute
paid to The Piano Man. Each of the artists performed Billy Joel songs
while Joel watched on. JON and RICHIE performed "SAY GOODBYE TO HOLLYWOOD."
BON JOVI appeared at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games Closing Cermonies in
Salt Lake City, UT Sunday night before boarding a private jet back to
Los Angeles. They attended the Monday rehearsals for the MusicCares event
and took part in the press conference as well. The event paid tribute to
Billy Joel's accomplishments as a musician and humanitarian.
Here are links to check out two photos from the event:

Be sure to check out the Bon Jovi website for all the latest news and
info at www.bonjovi.com
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27/February/2002
Japan
Katsumi

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BON JOVI took the global stage at the CLOSING CEREMONIES for the 2002
WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES last night at the Rice-Eccles Stadium in SALT LAKE
CITY, UTAH as part of the celebration to commemorate the official end of
the competition. Following performances by N'SYNC, KISS, Harry Connick,
Jr, Moby, Christina Aguilera, it was BON JOVI that brought down the house.
BON JOVI were the grand finale to the Closing Ceremonies, performing their
worldwide anthem IT'S MY LIFE. Jon Bon Jovi wrapped himself in the American
flag while performing the song, watching Olympic athletes dancing and singing
along in the crowd. Following BON JOVI's performance, more than 10,000 fireworks
went off in one of the largest pyrotechnic displays ever in the United States.
While the international broadcast of the show ended on a high note with BON JOVI's
performance, many markets in the U.S. went directly into their local late-night
news before returning to MORE footage of the Closing Ceremonies. Those within
viewing range watch BON JOVI kick-off the recap footage with a performance of
YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME, featuring a guest appearance by former San Francisco
49r quarterback STEVE YOUNG providing additional vocals on the chorus.
All in all, BON JOVI were the perfect ambassadors for the U.S. (their homeland)
to the rest of the world (where so many of their fans reside.)
Some things you maybe didn't know about the trip:
Did you know Jon and Richie flew in on a private jet from LA? And that
they were required to stop in Las Vegas for a security check before even
being allowed to fly into the Salt Lake City area? Did you know that Tico's
drumkit was custom-made and is now up for auction on Ebay? Did you kmow that
Steve Young has hung out with the band before? He was backstage before and after
the concert in San Jose in April 2001 and watched the whole concert from the
side of the stage that night? Did you know he's in the Wanted Dead or Alive 2001?
Did you know that the next Summer Olympics are going to be in Athens, Greece
(the home of the original Olympics) in 2004? Did you know that the next Winter
Olympics are going to be in Torino, Italy in 2006?
Check out some photos from the event:

Be sure to check out the Bon Jovi website for all the latest news and
info at www.bonjovi.com
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25/February/2002
Japan
Katsumi

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