Watch: First look at upcoming Jon Bon Jovi interview special
Jon Bon Jovi takes a trip down memory lane as he looks back on his life as a rock and roll legend and the career of one of the most successful bands of all time, Bon Jovi, whose career is being explored in a new Hulu The documentary spans four decades, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story.”
Ahead of its debut, Jon Bon Jovi sat down with “Good Morning America” anchor Michael Strahan for the ABC special, “Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There” to discuss his life and legacy.
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“GMA” aired a sneak peek of the interview on Wednesday in which the singer opened up about the impact of his career on his relationship.
Jon Bon Jovi has been married to his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley, for over 30 years.
When Strahan mentioned that his success might have been “tough on a relationship”, Jon Bon Jovi replied, “That's bullshit.”
He said, “I got away with murder. I say it again on camera.” “I'm a rock and roll star. I'm no saint. You know, I'm not saying I haven't had a hundred girls in my life. I'm Jon Bon Jovi. It was great.”
Despite all the attention he received from being in the spotlight, Jon Bon Jovi said he did not deserve entertainment.
He said, “If you think I would ever risk anything because I believe in the narcissism that I have? What nonsense is that?” “What kind of excess does a man need that would stoke that fire? It's not worth it. Not worth it.”
For the full interview, watch “Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There,” which airs Sunday, April 28 at 10PM ET on ABC.
