On October 11, 2024, Jon Bon Jovi publicly endorsed US Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the upcoming presidential race. The iconic musician made this announcement on his social media platforms, featuring a clip from the music video for his single, The People’s House.
This music video showcases the talents of the country duo The War and Treaty and is part of Jon’s most recent album, Forever, which was released in June of this year.
Describing The People’s House as a track that honors the beauty of the nation, Jon Bon Jovi expressed his intention to support Harris and Walz, stating in his post that “the truth matters.” He continued, proclaiming:
“The truth is, on election day I’ll be casting my vote for @KamalaHarris and @TimWalz because I believe in the strength of unity, rather than individualism. My song serves as a reminder that from diversity, we are united.”
The reaction to Bon Jovi’s post has been polarized, with many users sharing their thoughts in the comments section on X (formerly Twitter). One user voiced disappointment, claiming they had “lost a fan.”
More criticism followed, with negative comments about Jon’s music. Another user remarked:
“Wow! That song is awful. Bon Jovi really lost his touch, and this will benefit Trump immensely, costing you a huge portion of your fanbase,”wrote a different user.
Conversely, several individuals applauded Jon’s endorsement of Kamala Harris:
“I absolutely love that you’re voting for Harris. She will greatly improve our economy and genuinely cares about the people,”one user said.
“We’ve got Bon Jovi!!!,”another user said.
“Thank you for showing that some of us care about this country! You get it,”added another user on X.
However, many criticized the 60-year-old star for engaging in political matters, stating artists should refrain from commenting on such issues.
“When will musicians and actors realize to stay out of politics? Your career may be winding down, but people were still enjoying your music,”one user remarked.
“Musicians and actors should avoid politics. I still appreciate Bon Jovi’s music,”wrote another.
“What do you do as a profession? Maybe stick to that,”an X user commented.
Jon Bon Jovi Celebrates Auditorium Naming After Him
On October 1, 2024, Jon Bon Jovi made a nostalgic visit to Sayreville War Memorial High School to attend the dedication of an auditorium renamed as the Jon Bon Jovi Performing Arts Center.
This honor acknowledges the rockstar’s significant contributions to the music industry, and it’s noteworthy that he himself was a student there during his junior and senior years. As part of his appreciation, Bon Jovi gifted the school a modern recording studio and provided commemorative shirts for the students.
The school took to Instagram, expressing their gratitude:
“Jon was generous enough to engage in a Q&A session with our students, take pictures, and sign autographs. Additionally, he donated a state-of-the-art recording studio to our HS performing arts department along with commemorative t-shirts.”
During his speech to the students, the experienced musician highlighted the importance of perseverance, reminiscing about his first live performance at that very school:
“It was a summer talent show, and my band played three songs. We didn’t win, but I brought the second-place trophy with me to remind you that they even misspelled my name. Success is about failing numerous times but learning to rise again.”
Jon was joined by his close friend, Dave Sabo, a guitarist with Skid Row, and he acknowledged Dave’s unwavering support as pivotal to his achievements.
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