Funny Bon Jovi Quotes, the rock legends from Sayreville, New Jersey, have been cranking out stadium anthems since 1983, led by the charismatic Jon Bon Jovi. Known for hits like “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name,” the band’s music and Jon’s witty banter carry a playful, cheeky edge that shines in interviews, live performances, and even their lyrics. These 15 quotes—sourced from songs, interviews, and public moments—capture Bon Jovi’s humor, charm, and knack for not taking themselves too seriously.
15 Funny Bon Jovi Quotes
- “I’m a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride… and I’m wanted, dead or alive. Okay, maybe just late for dinner.” (Song, “Wanted Dead or Alive,” 1986, with Jon’s live ad-lib, 1990s tour)
- “My hair’s worth more than your car.” (Interview, Jon Bon Jovi, MTV, 1987)
- “You don’t need a PhD to write a rock song, but it helps to have a good hairdresser.” (Interview, Jon Bon Jovi, Rolling Stone, 2007)
- “Bad medicine is what I need, whoa, shake it up just like bad medicine.” (Song, “Bad Medicine,” 1988)
- “We’re not old, we’re just… vintage. Like a fine wine or a really good leather jacket.” (Interview, Jon Bon Jovi, CBS Sunday Morning, 2017)
- “I told Richie, ‘If we run out of hits, we’ll just write a song about pizza.’” (Interview, Jon Bon Jovi, SiriusXM, 2013)
- “Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need… or maybe just some aspirin.” (Song, “Bad Medicine,” 1988, with Jon’s live quip, 2000s tour)
- “I’m not a saint, but I play one in my music videos.” (Interview, Jon Bon Jovi, VH1, 1995)
- “We’ve been around so long, our roadies have roadies.” (Interview, Richie Sambora, Guitar World, 2010)
- “She says we’ve got to hold on to what we’ve got… yeah, like my last pair of clean socks.” (Song, “Livin’ on a Prayer,” 1986, with Jon’s live jest, 1987 tour)
- “I don’t know where I’m going, but I sure know where I’ve been… mostly stuck in traffic.” (Song, “Wanted Dead or Alive,” 1986, with Jon’s live riff, 1990s tour)
- “If I could afford my own island, I’d call it ‘Bon Jovi’s Hair Haven.’” (Interview, Jon Bon Jovi, Ellen DeGeneres Show, 2016)
- “You want to make a memory? Try forgetting the chords to your biggest hit onstage.” (Interview, Jon Bon Jovi, Classic Rock Magazine, 2020)
- “We’re like a mullet: business in the front, party in the back.” (Interview, Tico Torres, Billboard, 2005)
- “I wrote ‘It’s My Life’ because I was tired of people telling me to get a haircut.” (Interview, Jon Bon Jovi, People, 2000)
Bon Jovi’s humor rocks as hard as their music, blending sass and heart. Which quote made you laugh? Drop it in the comments and keep the good times rollin’.
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