By Liz Puranam
Bon Jovi is one of the biggest music acts in the world and after 27 years together, they are showing no signs of slowing down.
The band recently scaled the roof of London's O2 arena to kick off yet another tour in support of their latest album Circle.
“We weren't born to follow. Come on and get up off your knees.”
As the lyrics from their latest single goes, Bon Jovi weren't born to follow.
Three years after opening London's O2 arena the band are back for a 12-day residency.
But it wasn't enough to play in the arena, the band wanting the view from the top.
“First we had to climb up about four stories worth of ladder straight up and then walk on the roof of the O2, which I don't think anyone has ever done before,” says guitarist Richie Sambora.
It's that rock and roll attitude that has kept Bon Jovi in hot demand.
“We've been doing a lot of opening and closing. We closed the old Wembley stadium.. We just opened the new Meadowbank stadium,” says Sambora.
“We're booked until August 2011, so our dance card is pretty full.”
And so are their pockets. After selling more than $120 million albums it would be safe to say Bon Jovi are living on more than just a prayer.
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