You’re spot-on. He’s talking his way through through the songs, relying on the crowd, lip syncing, and backing vocals of the band. He doesn’t look or sound well…
He actually did the SAME thing when I saw them in 80's with Cinderella. He couldn't hit any high notes, so he had the audience sing every chorus. He was terrible and Cinderella blew them away!
It's just recently that he's not looking that good and his voice doesn't even sound like him it sounds as though he's off key and his pitch is way off! I hope he's okay we both grew up in Jersey he was only a couple of towns away from me! And I see he's trying so hard he's letting the audience chime in a lot too... and his backup singers are singing louder than he is! I just hope he's okay!
@@Topnikko Yes and people we talked to there thought so, too! Cinderella rocked and if it wasn't for Richie Sambora's vocals Jon would've been in a world of hurt!
I believe Jon is completely aware there are major problems with his vocal cords. Maybe he even had a no guarantee's surgery. Only he knows. I believe he did this short 2022 tour to prove to himself that this really is the end of the good old days. He needs to hold his head up HIGH and walk off the stages that have given US 40 years of rock & roll heaven. Thanks for the memories Jon. We will keep on loving you with every CD that turns. Love you. ❤
That's true Gail... he may have used lockdown as a opportunity to have vocal issues addressed. It can turn out a disaster like Julie Andrews. Bless him.
Munchy man ur right there's nothing wrong with his voice because they getting older so that his voice change and he struggled high note..but bon jovi is a legend and I'm a big fans of bovi forever even his voice changed..
@@romanalindada3012 Nothing wrong with his voice, we are not watching the same video surly! Example Tom Jones is in his 80's and still sounds just as good as when he was younger!
His voice gradually declined over the years, but was still good. The biggest noticeable drop-off in my opinion was in 2013 once Richie left the band. From 2015 - 2018, I would say Jon's voice was tolerable at best, but now it's completely gone.
Jon will get his voice back when he dose u guys won't believe it I'm not going to hate Jon because u say his voice is bad I saw his 2022 tour songs his voice is fine I love his voice guys he will get it back it randy travis will get it some time ok
He's old. That's what happened to his voice. Some guys can last. Some guys can't. You can't stop time. You can't stop aging. It is what it is. He's a rock legend. That's undeniable.
He's not THAT old! Look at The Rolling Stones, Steven Tyler and Cher - yes, really! All have amazing live voices - source: my ears at their shows- and they're older than Jon. Jon has some other problems than age, and I hope for his own sake that he will sort it out, whatever it is.
60 isn't old and you can still sing at that age, paul mccartney could still belt out helter skelter. Same with many other musicians (Elton John, Eric clapton, mick jagger ect)
I've just seen bryan adams last night and his voice is still amazing at 62. Can still do the screams, shouts, everything. Feel sorry for Jon as his voice has weakened but I'll still go see them if they tour the UK next summer
Bryan Adams have always had really good technique.. He knows not to pull chest on high notes etc.. I am pretty sure Jon bon jovi damaged his voice on early tours pushing his voice too much without a proper consideration of proper technique. Also heard that he started smoking heavily on one tour and also had a drink or two. I am pretty sure Bryan Adams never touched a cig or heavy drinking when he was touring.. He probably developed vocal nodules on his vocal chords.. but on the last tour there seem to be one other factor.. some disease that we do not know of.
Ye, saw him a couple of years ago. A bit too "calm" concert for me and missed his old sings, but I was amazed how good his voice was live. Really good!
It's no secret Jon smokes since he's 30 like a lot which has taken a toll on his voice.. Drinking as well... Plus he's techniche isn't the best of them all.. Pharyngeal singers get destroyed by smoking.. And thats his main thing
I remember watching Bon Jovi's performance at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 and thinking Jon was struggling vocally. However, I wasn't prepared for what his voice would sound like in 2022!
did you know that those werent all Jons vocals for that show? They recorded it live in the room and then after the show pitch corrected Jons vocals before it was broadcast on tv. So Jon has known for years he has had issues and been trying to hide it and bluff people. Thats why at the shows it doesnt sound so bad as the audio and videos we see sound. As they drown out Jon with the audio mix. So it sounds way louder and u notice the vocals less.
@@MystifyMe97 he never hide and bluff about his voice. He even said he can't sing like he used to back in the 90s and in some 2000s interviews where he said his voice shot, getting older and even addressed that problem in one of his 2010s song (forgot the title). He knew it, he didn't deny it, he just go with it probably until people don't want anything from him anymore and give up on him.
@@The2012pirate 10 years ago when he wrote that song. Taking the piss out of himself. He could still old a tune and sing in key. Now he is a total mess. And won't address the vocal issues he is now suffering. To the point he needs to lip sync and can't hit any notes anymore
Thank you man....seriously, you don't just suddenly completely forget how to sing in tune, come in at the wrong time, slurrs his words etc etc. Ther is something seriously wrong with him! He needs to be checked out medically...because as a pro singer, who's admittedly not a Bon Jovi fan...but I have always appreciated his great song writing, long career, and truthfully...there was a point much later in his career after he worked with a vocal,coach that he actually sounded his best ever. Now that was probably 10 years ago or so. But I think we are talking medical...and that could be physical, psychological, or hate to say it but we could be looking at substance abuse, alcohol abuse etc. The reason why I'm saying that is because I'm hearing him slurring as he tries to talk to the audience...I've even heard some singled out vocals wher he litterally is slurring his vocal parts...that is something I've never heard personally. lEt's quiot trashing the guy and maybe hope he gets some help. We just lost Taylor Hawkins at 50...after an amazing drum & vocal performance...how many of you saw that coming? I surely didn't! I'd love for a medical professional, speach therapist, vocal trainer (a real vocal trainer please...sorry all of the 1000's of RUclips vocal geniuses!) Seriously, I'm afraid we are about to have yet another morning or mourning...know what I mean? I hate to even say that because I've always heard the guy was on the straight & narrow...esp on tour etc. But something is wrong...there's way too many singers 60 and over singing and belting out far more difficult vocals than what he's singing..and like Erik said...this guy is a pro, he did not suddenly just forget how to sing. He;s forgetting words...and even mumbling things for an entire verse or chorus that I don't know what the Hell he's saying...and I do mean saying, not singing...because at times he's literally just talking the lyrics...or more like mumbling like I said before. I've seen something like this before and I hate to say it...it turned out to be the early stages of dimentia. Not that this is that serious...but I'm willing to bet that there's something medically, or possibly substance abuse, alcohol etc. Whatever it is I hope he get's the help he needs...even if it's a new vocal coach lol! But please everyone stop saying put him out to pasture at 60...that's just silly. Go listen to 71 year old Phil Collins, who's disabled and in a wheelchair, who unbelievably nailed it at the Genesis concert I just recently saw. I could name 100 singers at least 60 & over who sing much more difficult, higher ranged, harder style...even heavy metal (Hello Rob Halford) who still nail their stuff. Okay I'm done for a second time tonight & I'll leave it alone. Again, I hope we don't wake up to the next morning sad tribute bto another Rock star who gave joy to millions of fans all over the world yet again. Peace & Love everyone...and please let's all take care of each other. Love, Robby/aka Jade
He’s having breathing problems, something is wrong with his lungs! I’m also a vocalist and when your breathing isn’t right you will sound horrible. You will also be playing catch-up with the verses. His breathing is the main issue, he’s struggling
Look at Mickey Thomas. Still singing that ridiculously high range in the original keys and nailing it. Like you said, there are plenty of singers that are still delivering at his age. Robin Zander. I don’t think age is nearly as much of an issue as bad technique and Jon never had good technique even when he sang well, in my opinion. I agree though as far as at seeming like possibly a medical issue. Losing his vocal range is one thing but the slurring and being out of time is a whole other issue. Hopefully he is ok and hopefully the people around him will have a heart to heart with him and tell him his can’t continue. It isn’t fair to his fans.
@Robby Leake I agree there might be something wrong medically he does look thinner .he did one interview and he was slightly slurring and not pronouncing words right wished I could find it the video .. I just hope he gets everything checked out
Same here. Much better in 2013, still was decent enough. Weird thing is I thought his voice was better during lockdown and I had hopes for any new tour but looking at him now it is truly terrible. By the way I am a massive bonjovi fan and have seen them many times before,
My daughter and I went to his concert in Atlanta years ago and as soon as he started singing, we both just looked at each other in shock cause he sounded awful even then 🥴. I agree it’s even worse now but he should have stopped many years ago
2000-2003 voice sounded pretty well 2003-2006 voice was weak, they didnt perform some of the songs 2007-2009 big improve era 2010-2011 fantastic vocal shape, they played songs they didn’t perform since years 2012-2013 very well but some signs of first voice issues at the end of the tour 2014-2016 very weak vocals, but low notes pretty fine 2017-2018 he tried so hard and sang somehow but it was not so good, was still able to perform Always 2019 getting worse but was hitting the notes 2022 terrible
I still can't believe that these so called fans that have been to these 2022 concerts, are saying how great Jons voice is, obviously these fans are tone deaf, I noticed on the last show at the end just before "I'll be there for you" he used a throat spray, whether this was to numb his throat or relax his vocal chords I don't know.
I saw him last month and while I loved the concert, he definitely was struggling. I still enjoyed myself and he put on a good show. I do wish I had been able to see him sooner.
i’m pretty sure he did dye his hair. check out his corporate event performance in january 2014, his head had no white hairs, just a few months later it’s completely different. although, i’m pretty sure it was richie leaving that caused more stress on his voice.
@@brendajewellblaylock9492 He's been dying his hair since the 90s and has been significantly graying since 2003 at least, having to dye it probably several times a year. By 2010-13 the gradual graying could be very easily seen at times.
Loving this Bon Jovi content man, it's great to hear what other people think about this topic. I saw him in 2018 and I won't say he was great but it was an awesome show to see. There is certainly a big different between then and now!
You are absolutely right!!! Jon could still sing very well 5 years ago. His voice now is almost unrecognizable. Some songs it sounds like a bad karaoke performance by an amateur!! It’s true, it sounds like a person who can’t sing
I remember buying These Days on the day of release and rushing home to play the Record and listening to Jon sing and then thinking Jon sounds amazing. His best vocal performance in the studio for me personally. I saw the band on tour 95 and 96 and the shows were amazing, and Jon was killing it...the whole band actually. Crush was released in 2000 ,and I remember being hit with Jon's vocal delivery... literally thinking..."why is Jon singing through his nose...I hated this new nasal tone... nothing like These Days or anything that had come before... But the guy was still singing, not to my taste, but still killing it compared to a lot of singers.. Still went to see the band throughout the 2000's and loved all the shows, Jon and the band were superb... Until 2017 Wembley Stadium.... No Richie obviously.... and you could just tell Jon was done... it's not slagging Jon,but time has just caught up with him.. These guy's are true legends and nothing will change that...but a ridiculous touring schedule for decades, and it's been well documented Jon hasn't looked after his voice, has finally caught up with him...
100% for sure something went wrong between These Days and Crush. He sounded great on the These Days tour, then 2/3 years later he sounds nasally, is pronouncing his words like an old man with no teeth and had a much more reduced range. Maybe the These days tour did irreparable damage to his voice or he did something to change his technique, who knows...
already in 1995 you could hear his voice less “heavy” and more thin than 1993, however to most it’s not noticeable. However, if you compare shows like wembley 1995 to yokohama 1996, you could hear it thinning in the 1996 show. jon’s vocal technique for all his life was a nasal voice, because you see his mouth really big on hard songs, even back to 1986. I think it kept thinning closer to 2000, he lost more range, then jon became more nasal to preserve his vocal range. but you could already hear his nasal voice in 1996 on some high parts and even 1995 if you’re observant…
@@expertz Trust me I can hear that his voice was always nasal, it's part of his style/tone. However he didn't use to sing like he had no teeth, seriously around 2000 onward he started covering his teeth with his lips and pronouncing his vowels very strangley, gives the effect like he had no teeth when he's singing, hence why I said he started sounding like an 'old man' despite not being one at the time...
Omg.. Did anyone catch what Jons eyes did toward the end of the clip? His 👀 eyes opened wider and wider, that was spooky.. I don't even know what to call that!!! starts at around 9:25..
I agree, in the past even when he was not always "on" he knew how to cover it well, but now it is sad and humiliating. Jon songs are not easy songs to sing, he recorded most of those songs not only in a high register but he sang lines in constant lines, which requires tremendous amount of breathe and control.
It’s definitely a huge drop in quality. It’s heartbreaking really. There’s some performances from a few years ago where he’s struggling through Always but still just about hitting it and it adds a great deal of emotion actually, because he sounds old and it was like a swan song performance. But now it seems like there’s nothing there. I hope he can recover in some way.
Totally agree. This year he completely lost it and it’s so sad. I think he really started to struggle in 2015 when they did the short tour and - that’s when I noticed that his voice got changed, but still he gave it all. I saw them in Israel and it was an amazing show and full of energy . In 2017 his voice got down and he struggled even more but still was great, as you said he could sing. In 2019 they preformed again here in Israel but at this point I thought it was just too much for him so I didn’t go. I didn’t want to remember him like this when his voice betrayed him… i want to remember him as the great leader and performer that he was until 2013. And about 2022 … the situation just breaks my heart . I mean what’s left to say he is a perfectionist and he knows he can’t deliver it anymore so I really think this is their last big tour. And as for why his voice got so deteriorated I think it’s because of the all COVID-19 pandemic, you know a frontman that’s not able to perform in front of a crowd for 2 years - got to take a toll on you emotionally … just like Richie’s departure took its toll after 2013.
I’ve been a diehard fan since before they formed Bon Jovi..here in NJ…..this is just awful…..I noticed a steady decline in the past ten years……I truly think he’s got a medical condition…….in actuality…he sounded rough at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame….not looking forward to Philly this tour that’s for sure.
I don't think I have ever seen something this odd to be honest. Whitney Houston's last few tours were really bad from what I remember, but most people knew why and it made sense, but still, she could sing somewhat. This is so bizarre, and the fact that there is no acknowledgement makes it ever crazier. You are totally right on here in my opinion. I think eventually we will find out, or at least be given an explanation. He looks real tight when he is singing, and almost has a freaked out look on his face.
I can't wait to hear what Jon has to say about it. Sounds like to me he didnt take care of his voice over the years and it caught up. I believe he was also a smoker too... He still a legend and will always love this band.
You're pretty spot on with this. The only thing I can say are most songs are now 1 full step or 1.5 down and I think older was 2 full steps. What you run into with dropping that far down is that you can't push air the same way you can at a higher pitch. This naturally takes away from the feel of the song. Sometimes that's what sounds so different.
Totally agree. A half step usually sounds fine (whole step on certain songs is ok), but anymore and the songs do lose the feel, intensity etc, as you say. Check out the current line up of Whitesnake for proof of this.
frankly it is true, hardly anyone seemed to notice his deterioration. it was much better before, but he was noticeable that it was getting worse. I have never seen any video about it though, until this tour (with a few exceptions) (At the end of 2013 his voice was destroyed! He wasn't just getting older. In 2018 he was good, but not that good; in 2019 he wasn't good and now it's worse) You did a mistake.. when you compare 2013 with other years you must compare 2013 at the beginning and 2013 at the end! It's very important because people think that he started getting worse in 2015, but that's not true... He started in 2013 (i know that this isn't the real point of the video, but it's quite inportant) (I love jon's voice until 2013, i like jon's voice until 2018, but in 2018 it was bad abd now it is terrible) Imagine that I have already seen jon live several times. I would pay for a 2019 show but not a 2022 show. Obviously, having never seen them live, I would pay gold for a 2022 show
As a fellow diehard Bon Jovi fan I agree mostly. But I remember seeing him in 2017, when you leave your seat to go on the concourse for bathroom etc for some reason you can really hear the voice and I remember thinking yikes 😬. 2019 is bad period, if youre comparing it to 2022 of course it’s “better” but that performance of always…come on man it’s bad, he’s not singing the song he’s struggling painfully
Its true but he couldn't get close to that performance of Always.. thats my point. This is his biggest step down by far imo.. as bad as that Always was he would have zero chance today even an extra half step flat.
You're right. Until 2022 it sounded like vocal chord issues. In 2022 it seems like hearing issues added to the original vocal issues. Loved Bon Jovi since 'She Don't Know Me' early 80's. If Jon came out and spoke about what was happening to him, his fans would have a lot of empathy and compassion for him. This situation, whatever it is, can't be covered up anymore.
The worst of the clips I have seen sound like he can't control his vocal cords. Not in the sense that he just can't sing as high as he used to, but that he's unable to regulate what note comes out AT ALL, like some kind of Muscular Distrophy or Parkinson's of the throat. I don't know what this condition is called but I'm sure it has a name.
Bon Jovi can sing but his voice is damaged now. He’s 60 give him a break. His voice isn’t gonna last forever. He’ll retire when he’s ready. He’s done his job. No matter how badly damaged his voice gets he will always be the best to me. Bon Jovi is a legend. Never to be forgotten.
Hello Erick. My name is Hernan. I am from Argentina. I totally agree with you. I don't know if Jon has a hearing problem or another type of problem that is affecting him, but he really has a hard time tuning the notes in all the songs. It makes me very sad that Jon can barely even attempt to sing. If you are sick, you should stop the shows and sing again when your voice is well. Jon Bon Jovi does not deserve to be seen by his audience in these conditions. His bandmates and manager shouldn't let Jon suffer through the shows instead of enjoying them like he used to. I hope Jon can get his voice back. And I hope God wants it that way too. Greetings from Argentina.
His voice has been badly affected by the Covid infection which he had some months prior. I haven't been able to sing for several months due to my Covid infection. They aren't joking when they say the Covid after effects linger long after the infection has gone.
Also 1 more thing- people keep on saying “why is he doing this, he’s rich!” Yes. HE is rich- but Jon has always said he doesn’t see himself as a rockstar, he sees himself as the CEO of a billion dollar company- and his company is more than 200 ee’s w/ families that haven’t worked in over 2 years. I truly believe- this wasn’t a cash grab for HIMSELF. He was trying to create some income for his touring company so they can put food on the table. Just my gut- because I can’t think of another reason why he would put himself out there repeatedly when he’s clearly not well- and I agree what you have said before- there is NO way he doesn’t know this is bad. He knows.
Man, I mean this. With all due respect, the decline began in the 90’s. As far as tone deaf, I agree, that is recent, but for many years the boys covered the big notes. Tunings changed etc. That said, Music is supposed to make you happy and if it does that, all good. No matter what anyone else thinks.
It didn’t begin in the 90s. The 90s were when he sounded his best. On albums and live. He sounded good during the crash tour. It was really during the Bounce tour when it began. That’s what I noticed it. He started sounding better during the circle tour and the Bon Jovi live tour in 2012, and then I saw them again right after Richie Left but the 2018 tour was terrible and this is atrocious
No, the decline started in 2003. In 2007, however, Jon regained a huge part of his former abilities and then was in very good shape vocally until 2012, which was when the first subtle signs of his final decline started to occur. By late 2013 his high register had given out again, but a REALLY bad level was only reached during the Australian leg of the This House tour in late 2018, and since then he’s been atrocious 95% of the time.
For me personally, I first noticed a difference in 01. If you watch the 95 Live at Wembley show dvd, then the 01 Switzerland Crush dvd you can hear a change. He’s more nasally, and has less power behind his delivery. From 03 onwards the decline was very subtle but steady till 2013 when it began to accelerate to what we see now.
You are spot on. I’m a singer myself so I have noticed the incremental changes in his voice over the years and some of the things he’s tried to overcome them but this is catastrophic. The timing is way off as well. If it was hearing issues that can easily be remedied by in ear monitors. This is major damage to the cords and may also be neurological. It seems like he is thinking of the note he wants to come out but the actual note that comes out is miles away from that. Something very terrible has happened. I hope he can find out what it is. It’s just terrifying to listen to.
I’m a die hard Bon Jovi fan. I completely agree with you. Jons voice has deteriorated over time. Every tour before 2022 he sounded fine but of course, struggling a bit more. I honestly think Jon has some sort of vocal paralysis. He also had Covid which has affected people breathing long after recovery and let’s not forget these are hard songs to sing. Jon just needs some vocal coaching. It worked for Tom Keifer, it will work for Jon. I want nothing more than Jon to come back kicking ass.
His voice was so bad in the 2018 tour that fans were walking out by the dozen at stadiums in Australia. Plus the sound mix drowns Jon out so much you dont notice it as much, Even now you have some deluded fans that think its the bootlegs and videos that are lying and that Jon sounds good in the arena. A lot of people i spoke to in Australia said the sound was woeful. As they have to mix it so much now that you hear the band more than Jons vocals. So the sound comes across as muddy. Somehow mobile phones and audio recordings pick up a more true reflection of Jons vocals. But i was cringing so bad during most songs. I didn't even stay for the encore. Was like watching bad karaoke.
I always wonder what kind of super powers he gets from his death grip on the mic. When the camera is straight on him, you see his hands on the mic surrounded by his hair. No face.
Precisely ..You know why McCartney just played Fenway Park , eleven days until the big 8-0, and reviewer said he was great and didn't have to lower the key ,hit the high notes ? Two words ; NO SMOKING ... That's why Roger Daltrey at 78 can still hit the screams - he thought even second hand smoking affected his voice and he stayed away starting years and years ago...Roth admitted the Marlboro man did him in.
Vocal chords gradually declines as people gets older and it is not only JBJ who experienced this. Rockers who were used to sing high notes would experience this far worse.
2013 was the tipping point. If u compare the first month of the tour before richie left, he sounds just about as good as he did in 2010/2011. my theory is jon had to really push himself to fill the vocal gap that richie left. and with this, by the end of the 2013 tour (for example the Australian shows) Jon sounded like he did in 2014/2017. I remember watching videos in 2018, and wishing he could sing like in early 2013, BUT NOW I WISH HE SINGED LIKED HE DID IN 2018. The difference is immense.
@@andreacasazza3350 Of course he's gonna say that. While there may be some truth to that, it's likely there were other reasons that he didn't want to say publicly out of respect for Jon.
I saw Jon on a Runaway show in Vegas in January 2020. He sounded great but it was acoustic. I'd be curious to hear what he sounds like if he sticks with his lower register for another acoustic gig.
There’s nothing really wrong with his voice except mainly these 3 things: - he suffers a little bit from what they call old mans voice which means that as you get older the vocal chords become a little bit more stiff and less pliable - he pulls up chest because as you get older it for many singers becomes more difficult to go through the passaggio from chest into headvoice - he uses the wrong vowel modifications In order for him to partially recover his voice he needs to: - find a good vocal teacher so he or she can teach him - practice vocal warmups/cooldowns and scales that bring more elasticity and pliability in his voice - relearn how to sing through his passaggio from chest into his headvoice so he doesn’t reach up for high notes or press down for low ones anymore and will be able to sing through his range in a connected, easy manner, with a stable larynx, without any “breaks” or sudden changes of tone quality - relearn the correct vowel modifications so that instead of going to wide he will be able to go up the scale through the passaggio with a narrow (rouded) vowel which allows to sing from chest to head with no breaks, no straining, with a stable larynx. He had an amazing voice, I hope he takes care of it and uses the time, patience and effort to bring it back.
You are definitely right man....I grew up listening to BJ. You are right until 2019 it was ok,I mean, its not easy to perform 2 hours like that, and the guy is not in his 20s anymore. But this year, something happened. To bad...
He seems to be singing like I find myself trying to sing after belting out a bunch of absolute screamers in the car and absolutely wrecking my voice for the rest of the day.
Give the guy a break. He's 60 years old and a heavy smoker. He rocked the world 50x over and created some fantastic music and moments to remember for everyone. I agree that selling tickets at premium price sucks if he can't do it anymore. Simple just dont buy tickets for any shows. Because while you keep buying, bonjovi will keep selling.
Dudes comment is way off. His voice on this tour is nowhere near the same. Something drastic has happened. I hope he can fix it. Hope he gets help. I feel for the guy. Loved them for years. 🙌🏼 for Jon.
I saw some videos from the This house tour and his voice was not so good, but still ok. This 2022 tour is worse, not only the voice, he seems not to be able to sing anymore. I still hope he recovers and can do another (farewell) tour. I think I will go to the next tour, because Bon Jovi gave me so much. He is one of the soundtracks of my life. I'm a fan since 1992 and will be forever.
I love him so much bro. First tape I bought was slippery. I worked in the yard all day to buy it at 12. Seen him many times. Play most songs on guitar. Sold my $500 tickets for the Tampa show at a loss after I saw what was going on. My friends that didn’t sell and went said I was the smart one. I hope he can get better. I want Richie back. I’ll buy again-but only if things change.
I'm sure of one thing: criticizing and pointing out flaws is very easy, the difficult thing for a human being is to recognize great qualities in another human being. While the person does numerous good things, the other has a tendency to point out 1 bad thing about that person.
His voice was declining from 13-19 but from 19-22 it was drastic he needs to call it a day after this tour and bow out gracefully people will forget over time how bad his vocals got this year and remember his voice been great. Personally I now feel for the rest of the band having to carry him you can see the horror in David's face tico looks like he's had enough but doesn't want to hurt Jon's feelings same for hugh he's looking fed up. But Jon doesn't look pleased himself Personally I think Jon's downfall came really when Richie left. Rock and roll hall of fame he was hanging on to the last bit of his vocals you could see richie felt for him but also realised he was right to leave
Hello I wanted to ask you do you think there's any chance that Bon Jovi will get back his voice to normal again and will you be able to tour again and sing again please let me know I love your show I hope you liked my comment please reply back thank you very much
Hey Tom; I don't think he can get his voice back to normal at this point but I could be wrong.. he had 2 years since 2019 to get well and then in 2022 it was bad.. so I'm not optimistic.
Honestly… Jon has been struggling live for the last 20 years. His voice has progressively got worse since the early 2000s. Yes, 2022 is on another level of bad, but he honestly hasn’t sounded that great (especially on the high notes) since the late 90s and if anyone disagrees go and listen to any live shows from the 90s then compare them to early 2000s and you’ll hear the difference straight away. 2022 is sooo bad though he’s making Axl Rose and Vince Neil sound amazing.
Jon's voice has never been unbelievable. He had to be taught how to sing. He always sang from his throat and not knowing the right way to sing. When his vocal instructor s taught him to sing from his diaphragm he sounded amazing. Ever since the slippery tour when he learned how to sing he has progressively gotten worse. It's a real shame because he has worked so hard. He now uses the audience to sing lead for him. He has to know how bad and out of key he is. I can't believe he hasn't responded to the criticism he has been receiving. You can only get away with what he has been doing for so long. What a tradigy
@@lindacuozzo6620 so you write that he began soundning bad after learning how to sing? Is it not more that he now how to sing, but do not care after they got big? o_O
His voice started sounding thinner as early as 1994. Just compare his tone on KTF versus These Days, on TD it's a bit thinner, though he could still hit all of the high notes just fine. He still sounded quite good during the Crush tour, had issues during the Bounce, HAND, and the early parts of the LH tour, but from 2008-2011 there was a bit of an "indian summer" period where he sounded just as good as he did during the Crush tour, if not slightly better. His voice started faltering slightly toward the end of The Circle tour in July-August 2011, but stayed in relatively good shape until after Richie left the band in March 2013, and for the remainder of that year it declined to the point where he could no longer hit any high notes at all, though his voice still had a very full tone to it. Something happened in late 2014 or early 2015 that left his voice a lot thinner, which slowly further deteriorated over the past half-decade to the present moment where he practically can't sing at all anymore.
The thing is, I just the other day heard him singing from a live show in 2018 and he did sound about the same as he does today. Maybe it was a bad show at the end of the tour or something, but it was very similar. I think it’s been going downhill for years and I don’t know if it’s lack of practice, some physical issue with his vocal cords, or maybe something with his hearing. Whatever the case, he truly needs to stop. He is totally soiling his legacy by continuing to tour and do live shows with his voice this way. It truly makes it seem like a money grab, at the cost of destroying the faith of longtime fans. it’s different if this was something that happened while he was on tour and there was nothing he could do about it. For which, most artists would cancel the tour. But, this has obviously been an ongoing and worsening issue over the past four or five years. something that he had to be well aware of in advance of doing live shows this year. so then, being a singer with a 5 to 6 octave voice myself, why would anyone want to put themselves through that after such a long and storied career? I know if I have a bad song, I’m upset with myself and embarrassed that I put people through that. Not to mention a night… so I totally understand what has to be going on in his mind. it has to be devastating, knowing where your voice once was and having no ability to course correct in order to make it better. So then the question is, what is actually going on with his voice? Has he totally destroyed his vocal cords over the years by singing incorrectly? did he destroy his hearing and that is adding to the issues? Or, is there something else going on? I think he truly needs to come out and be very honest with the fans. Because a lot of people paid a lot of money to see him live and everyone of them had to leave that show A little confused, a little upset and then wandering like me, what is truly going on? We’ve obviously seen many singers over the years take their songs down a couple keys to make it easier to not only sing a song, but be able to do a tour over many months without straining or destroying their voice. then you have people like Tommy Shaw who continue to this day, to sound as good or better than they did back and their hay day. I imagine he has to say something. As I’m sure he has heard the rumblings online of people‘s concern. Maybe not… It makes me wonder whether or not this may have been a contributing factor to Richie leaving, not wanting to put himself, the band or the fans through what maybe he felt was going to turn into a train wreck on a tour. It’s just saddening, because once again… As a singer, I know the heartache of not being able to hit a song, a night and beyond. You, in your mind, know you can do it or know you used to be able to do it and you can hear the notes in your head but you’re vocal cords won’t allow you to hit them. It makes me wonder if there isn’t something more nefarious going on and he knows it and wanted to essentially say goodbye to the fans without them knowing what’s going on. Making it a more happy occasion as opposed to something sad. I don’t know. But it is definitely concerning as I imagine it is to all of his fans.
Yes me too. Twice in the 80's and once at Farm Aid in the 90's. In the 80's I was totally in love with JBJ and the music of Bon Jovi but its time to hang it up as much as I hate to say it
I’m glad I saw them live in 2000 and 2003. Really great shows, although I had rather seen then in their prime of course. But I always loved his singing. It hurts to see this decline. I hope he finds a way to use his voice again in a good way.
His voice started thinning out around 2000 during the Crush era but it was barely noticeable due to his great singing ability. For most of the 2000s he could put on a great show in spite of the fact that he was gradually losing his range and becoming more nasally. The big drop off came during the "What About Now" era. Richie left the band and it turns out that the Richie had been covering up Jon's weaknesses for years. That being said he was NEVER as bad as he is right now. I think years of touring and the smoking habit he picked up had finally caught up with him. And now someone needs to tell him to retire and save what little voice he has left. Also RIP Alec John Such
I saw Bon Jovi in the UK 2013 and Jon still sounded really good then, saw a video from Brisbane at the end of 2013 and there was a noticeable decline but still he was hitting the notes quite well. I saw various videos from 2017 and 2018 and there was more of a decline but Jon was still managing. I went to a show at Wembley in 2019 again Jon struggled but it was passable, he performed Always and just about nailed it, and I did feel at the time maybe they do need to just take it down a step for the next tour. I seen some of his studio stuff during the pandemic and it sounded like his voice was improving again but now I've seen these latest videos from this tour and there is something really wrong somewhere and I don't think it is his age, something far worse has caused his voice to suddenly go bad, he certainly wouldn't be able to nail Always now and I fear his voice is done for good.
It must be hard to hang it up when it’s been your whole life, but it pisses me off when ppl say he’s getting older, there are many singers who are his age and older and still sing amazing ❤️
He's not been able to sing Living on a prayer in at least 15 years and let the crowd and backing singers carry the chorus and Ritchie Sambora carried him a lot also. Sad to see, when you compare him with the likes of Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, who is not only older, but had mouth cancer a few short years back, and blows him away easily.
Let´s have a live collaboration featuring Jon Bon Jovi, Don Dokken, Vince Neil and David Coverdale. Hair metal´s most decaying pipes showing the world how NOT to do it in 2022.
At the end of last show on this tour he said, “we’ll be back hopefully, if they can put humpty back together again” then says goodnight and reaches for his vape pen!! First time I’ve seen him acknowledge there’s a problem here, let’s hope it’s fixable but idk!❤️🔥
@@あめ-x9x yes. 40th anniversary tour next year. Band today posted they would be on the road again soon. No idea how he gonna manage his voice. As I'm not sure he can fix it enough for it to be able to do a world tour and last
respect? so its okay tp charge fans 100TIMES the [rice to see them and NOT expect at least a little perfection? whose disrespecting who??? Respect Virpi...less perfomance? than cut the tickets by 50%
Casual Bon Jovi fan. Heard him sing on YT poorly this tour and in five notes I could tell his vocals are in major decline and he’s talking not blending his lyrics. I hope he can reverse whatever is going on and gets his croon back. One of the best singers for sure. Your video was great thanks
*If it isn't any health problem/issue, I really think the main reason is that the band didn't pause enough anymore. JBJ was always working like a machine. After the big New Jersey-World Tour, the band paused, even then JBJ released the "Blaze of Glory" album [ around the same time Sambora recorded his first solo album (funny thing: Tico Torres was the drummer on "Stranger In This Town" and David Bryan played the keyboards.) "Keep The Faith" was a comeback album out of nowhere. Followed by "CrossRoad" and "(these Days)". and so on.... JBJ never took a really long break to give his voice time to rest long enough. Always pushing the stress level with the same routine: >> new album - touring - greatest hits compilation - touring - new album - touring - .....
I'm going to be honest with you he a Should retire because he voice is going on him the song bed of roses used to be my favorite song from today it no longer my favorite because some one broke my heart
Don't want to make you mad, but check out Wings of Pegasus video of JBJ from RRHOF 2018. He plays the original, then the post production. The difference is wild. I'm an old KISS fan who gave up in 2000, just sayin'.
I've seen Bon Jovi in concert; and Jon was awesome. I'm heartbroken 💔, and don't understand what happened. Maybe Covid-19 affected his voice. He's a legend, and an amazing man. Love ❤️ him. 🎶
@@shavingdave1 actually it could be Covid. I’m a singer and after Covid my voice was wrecked for months and still isn’t 100%. Even after I felt physically fine there was a noticeable film of flem on my vocal cords for a long time that affected my tone and stamina.
I was a lead singer in high school and my 20s, I'm 46 now and my range is maybe half of what it was, around 28 is when it started declining, it's pretty tough to go through but it's mostly the high notes
I agree with you. He has been going down for a little while now, really nasally sounding,.. BUT, we saw him in concert and he was still pretty good. But these videos are more than just losing his voice. I actually was questioning if he had a stroke. He is out of time, standing still as if to concentrate to just be able to get the words out and stay with the music. You want to know what it really reminded me of? You ever see that old movie from 30 or so years ago about Jan and Dean? I think Richard Hatch was in it and one of those gys got into a serious car crash and then tried to return to music. Watch that and see how the guy was basically trying to learn how to talk again... thats what it reminded me of. Just horrible. And I aint no internet trolls trying to crucify him. I love the gy, love the band and this saddens the hell out of me.
Yeah I think real fans aren't bashing him, more concerned about him because it's crazy to think that he doesn't look like he belongs up on that stage.... What was sad to me is hearing hope bad her sounds and struggles but then every few minutes would beam smiles to the band and crowd like "see I'm fine"? But the other band members can surely tell he's not....
Hi Erick, Thanks for the video. I was a pro guitar man Europe festivals blah blah. I think you are spot on about John's voice, but...there is a joker in the pack. I am based in the UK. One of our finest singers was Paul Young. He had a hit with "Every Time You Go" around 1985. He was an awesome singer, he sang at the original Live Aid. This year, he was playing festivals in the UK. The reviews were awful. We are not talking about losing the top end, dropping a semitone, we are talking about a voice destroyed. No pitching, a seeming lag in timing, Heartbreaking to see. I saw some videos online of disgruntled people who went to see him and it was shocking. Not a bit out of tune, just awful. How could a singer suddenly just go out of tune so much? As singers get old their range shrinks, but their pitching is usually still right. What could affect these people so badly? My brother was a super fit tennis coach, strict health freak. In 2020 he got Covid. That fucked him. He can barely walk 100 meters now. his lungs have been scarred by the virus with devastating consequences. I did a bit of research and Paul Young had Covid which nearly killed him. Then I read the John had covid. Both great great singers now their voices seem to be destroyed. Maybe that is why these guys are struggling. As for why they are still trying to tour, they may have signed contracts that they cannot afford to cancel, I am damn sure as the great singers they once were, they know the can't cut it anymore. Money...I enjoy your posts, do you think John is lip syncing now? Paul Young at Live Aid: 1985 ruclips.net/video/p9Rv619Cp8M/видео.html Paul Young 2022 ruclips.net/video/tL0b_GQubGA/видео.html
He should keep touring forever and ever and ever!!! Jon can hire someone to do the singing and Jon can play some guitar; jump around; smile and look cute; wave his jazz hand in the air; and do VIP meet and greets. People just like Jon and want to be in the arena with him and say they went to a Bon Jovi concert and scream along to, "Living On A Prayer." Bon Jovi forever! Who cares if he sings or not? It's about people having a good time.
@@AdamLB when Jon dies they can tie ropes on his arms and work him like a marionette. All about just having a good time with Jon. Not about his voice the "real fans" keep saying.
Great videos Erik. You're a cool dude! Jon's voice has been declining for years. I was at the famous Hyde Park London show in 2011 and he was great. Dry County, Hey God, These Days, Always, Saturday night etc It's more than just damage. His timing is off, slurring the lyrics. Think maybe damage and a hearing issue. Very sad, one of my favourite singers reduced to this. He really needs to call it a day.
@@mikeypl7 I said it was dropped a long time ago but my question was why? It's so classic. Don't be arrogant. Half the setlist is weak garbage. How could he drop Never Say Goodbye? But, I haven't gone to a Bon Jovi show since Richie left.
Never Say Goodbye is too hard for Jon to sing by now. The last time it was performed at a proper Bon Jovi concert was in Montreal on November 8, 2013. After that, Jon has only done an acoustic version of it at Bahamas in May 2015.
@@villesivonen8693 doesn't seem like it's any harder to sing than other songs but I guess that must be the reason. How pathetic. Glad i haven't gone to Bon Jovi since Richie left.
It’s not a mystery why his voice is going/gone… like me, he is a cigarette smoker. He’s 13 years older than me and at my age with decades of smoking my voice is far scratchier. You’d have to be a longtime smoker to really get/feel the difference within your own voice over time but it’s finally done his vocals in… that and decades of touring.
You’re spot-on. He’s talking his way through through the songs, relying on the crowd, lip syncing, and backing vocals of the band. He doesn’t look or sound well…
He actually did the SAME thing when I saw them in 80's with Cinderella. He couldn't hit any high notes, so he had the audience sing every chorus. He was terrible and Cinderella blew them away!
It's just recently that he's not looking that good and his voice doesn't even sound like him it sounds as though he's off key and his pitch is way off! I hope he's okay we both grew up in Jersey he was only a couple of towns away from me! And I see he's trying so hard he's letting the audience chime in a lot too... and his backup singers are singing louder than he is! I just hope he's okay!
@@Topnikko Yes and people we talked to there thought so, too! Cinderella rocked and if it wasn't for Richie Sambora's vocals Jon would've been in a world of hurt!
I believe Jon is completely aware there are major problems with his vocal cords. Maybe he even had a no guarantee's surgery. Only he knows. I believe he did this short 2022 tour to prove to himself that this really is the end of the good old days. He needs to hold his head up HIGH and walk off the stages that have given US 40 years of rock & roll heaven. Thanks for the memories Jon. We will keep on loving you with every CD that turns. Love you. ❤
Well not 40 years yet!
That's true Gail... he may have used lockdown as a opportunity to have vocal issues addressed. It can turn out a disaster like Julie Andrews.
Bless him.
Munchy man ur right there's nothing wrong with his voice because they getting older so that his voice change and he struggled high note..but bon jovi is a legend and I'm a big fans of bovi forever even his voice changed..
@@romanalindada3012 Nothing wrong with his voice, we are not watching the same video surly!
Example Tom Jones is in his 80's and still sounds just as good as when he was younger!
what brings you to your conclusion about Jon?
His voice gradually declined over the years, but was still good. The biggest noticeable drop-off in my opinion was in 2013 once Richie left the band. From 2015 - 2018, I would say Jon's voice was tolerable at best, but now it's completely gone.
Richie Sambora covered up Jon's weaknesses for many years.
His voice is nor gone take randy travis people think his voice is go but it not he getting it back jon will to it just a matter of time guys
He has been jabbed
Jon will get his voice back when he dose u guys won't believe it I'm not going to hate Jon because u say his voice is bad I saw his 2022 tour songs his voice is fine I love his voice guys he will get it back it randy travis will get it some time ok
The Last Tour where Jon's voice was great is 2001.
He's old. That's what happened to his voice. Some guys can last. Some guys can't. You can't stop time. You can't stop aging. It is what it is. He's a rock legend. That's undeniable.
60 is not old!
I know not everyone ages the same way, but come on, listen to Steven Tyler singing at his 60.
He's not THAT old! Look at The Rolling Stones, Steven Tyler and Cher - yes, really! All have amazing live voices - source: my ears at their shows- and they're older than Jon. Jon has some other problems than age, and I hope for his own sake that he will sort it out, whatever it is.
Joe Eliot is old too yet Def Leppard sounds bad ass still. His lead vocals are still on point and Joe and John are probably around the same age.
60 isn't old and you can still sing at that age, paul mccartney could still belt out helter skelter. Same with many other musicians (Elton John, Eric clapton, mick jagger ect)
I've just seen bryan adams last night and his voice is still amazing at 62. Can still do the screams, shouts, everything. Feel sorry for Jon as his voice has weakened but I'll still go see them if they tour the UK next summer
Bryan Adams have always had really good technique.. He knows not to pull chest on high notes etc.. I am pretty sure Jon bon jovi damaged his voice on early tours pushing his voice too much without a proper consideration of proper technique. Also heard that he started smoking heavily on one tour and also had a drink or two. I am pretty sure Bryan Adams never touched a cig or heavy drinking when he was touring.. He probably developed vocal nodules on his vocal chords.. but on the last tour there seem to be one other factor.. some disease that we do not know of.
Ye, saw him a couple of years ago. A bit too "calm" concert for me and missed his old sings, but I was amazed how good his voice was live. Really good!
I always thought Jon and Adams were in the same class, being singers/songwriters.
It's no secret Jon smokes since he's 30 like a lot which has taken a toll on his voice.. Drinking as well... Plus he's techniche isn't the best of them all.. Pharyngeal singers get destroyed by smoking.. And thats his main thing
@@bjornapont8961 Didn't know he's a smoker.
I remember watching Bon Jovi's performance at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 and thinking Jon was struggling vocally. However, I wasn't prepared for what his voice would sound like in 2022!
did you know that those werent all Jons vocals for that show? They recorded it live in the room and then after the show pitch corrected Jons vocals before it was broadcast on tv. So Jon has known for years he has had issues and been trying to hide it and bluff people. Thats why at the shows it doesnt sound so bad as the audio and videos we see sound. As they drown out Jon with the audio mix. So it sounds way louder and u notice the vocals less.
@@MystifyMe97 he never hide and bluff about his voice. He even said he can't sing like he used to back in the 90s and in some 2000s interviews where he said his voice shot, getting older and even addressed that problem in one of his 2010s song (forgot the title). He knew it, he didn't deny it, he just go with it probably until people don't want anything from him anymore and give up on him.
@@The2012pirate 10 years ago when he wrote that song. Taking the piss out of himself. He could still old a tune and sing in key. Now he is a total mess. And won't address the vocal issues he is now suffering. To the point he needs to lip sync and can't hit any notes anymore
@@The2012pirate Do you know the album? Was it The Circle? I don't remember ever listening to that song you're talking about.
@@ialeixo84 just older off crush
Forever a legend for me. I respect him for still going at it and still idolise him from my high school years in the 80's and onwards.
It's just life.
His eyes bulge out when singing now. He looks like he was under water for a long time.
Thank you man....seriously, you don't just suddenly completely forget how to sing in tune, come in at the wrong time, slurrs his words etc etc. Ther is something seriously wrong with him! He needs to be checked out medically...because as a pro singer, who's admittedly not a Bon Jovi fan...but I have always appreciated his great song writing, long career, and truthfully...there was a point much later in his career after he worked with a vocal,coach that he actually sounded his best ever. Now that was probably 10 years ago or so. But I think we are talking medical...and that could be physical, psychological, or hate to say it but we could be looking at substance abuse, alcohol abuse etc. The reason why I'm saying that is because I'm hearing him slurring as he tries to talk to the audience...I've even heard some singled out vocals wher he litterally is slurring his vocal parts...that is something I've never heard personally. lEt's quiot trashing the guy and maybe hope he gets some help. We just lost Taylor Hawkins at 50...after an amazing drum & vocal performance...how many of you saw that coming? I surely didn't! I'd love for a medical professional, speach therapist, vocal trainer (a real vocal trainer please...sorry all of the 1000's of RUclips vocal geniuses!) Seriously, I'm afraid we are about to have yet another morning or mourning...know what I mean? I hate to even say that because I've always heard the guy was on the straight & narrow...esp on tour etc. But something is wrong...there's way too many singers 60 and over singing and belting out far more difficult vocals than what he's singing..and like Erik said...this guy is a pro, he did not suddenly just forget how to sing. He;s forgetting words...and even mumbling things for an entire verse or chorus that I don't know what the Hell he's saying...and I do mean saying, not singing...because at times he's literally just talking the lyrics...or more like mumbling like I said before. I've seen something like this before and I hate to say it...it turned out to be the early stages of dimentia. Not that this is that serious...but I'm willing to bet that there's something medically, or possibly substance abuse, alcohol etc. Whatever it is I hope he get's the help he needs...even if it's a new vocal coach lol! But please everyone stop saying put him out to pasture at 60...that's just silly. Go listen to 71 year old Phil Collins, who's disabled and in a wheelchair, who unbelievably nailed it at the Genesis concert I just recently saw. I could name 100 singers at least 60 & over who sing much more difficult, higher ranged, harder style...even heavy metal (Hello Rob Halford) who still nail their stuff. Okay I'm done for a second time tonight & I'll leave it alone. Again, I hope we don't wake up to the next morning sad tribute bto another Rock star who gave joy to millions of fans all over the world yet again. Peace & Love everyone...and please let's all take care of each other. Love, Robby/aka Jade
So true
He’s having breathing problems, something is wrong with his lungs! I’m also a vocalist and when your breathing isn’t right you will sound horrible. You will also be playing catch-up with the verses. His breathing is the main issue, he’s struggling
Look at Mickey Thomas. Still singing that ridiculously high range in the original keys and nailing it. Like you said, there are plenty of singers that are still delivering at his age. Robin Zander. I don’t think age is nearly as much of an issue as bad technique and Jon never had good technique even when he sang well, in my opinion. I agree though as far as at seeming like possibly a medical issue. Losing his vocal range is one thing but the slurring and being out of time is a whole other issue. Hopefully he is ok and hopefully the people around him will have a heart to heart with him and tell him his can’t continue. It isn’t fair to his fans.
He sounds like my dad did after his stroke…
@Robby Leake I agree there might be something wrong medically he does look thinner .he did one interview and he was slightly slurring and not pronouncing words right wished I could find it the video .. I just hope he gets everything checked out
Just to put things into perspective, Jon was still able to sing "Hey God" in 2013.
hey... in 2013 sang Wild Is The Wind, This Aint A Love Song and Blaze Of Glory... man kicked ass in 2013
Just checked out hey god 2013 from seeing your comment.
He actually did a decent job.
Same here. Much better in 2013, still was decent enough.
Weird thing is I thought his voice was better during lockdown and I had hopes for any new tour but looking at him now it is truly terrible. By the way I am a massive bonjovi fan and have seen them many times before,
in 2011 just 3-4 years before 2014-205, he still sang something to believe in and hit all notes, and always very easily
My daughter and I went to his concert in Atlanta years ago and as soon as he started singing, we both just looked at each other in shock cause he sounded awful even then 🥴. I agree it’s even worse now but he should have stopped many years ago
2000-2003 voice sounded pretty well
2003-2006 voice was weak, they didnt perform some of the songs
2007-2009 big improve era
2010-2011 fantastic vocal shape, they played songs they didn’t perform since years
2012-2013 very well but some signs of first voice issues at the end of the tour
2014-2016 very weak vocals, but low notes pretty fine
2017-2018 he tried so hard and sang somehow but it was not so good, was still able to perform Always
2019 getting worse but was hitting the notes
2022 terrible
Always sounded so bad though. He shouldn't have been doing it. That's one of the songs that highlighted his vocal issues badly
It is the timing that is off too. Gotta be something with his hearing. It is really bad.
This is bang on. Like x 1000000000
the 2013 video 3:52 pulls away from mic vocal still coming out he singing to track has been singing to track for years
@@MystifyMe97 while I agree, Always is a damn difficult song to sing as it’s very high and long notes.
I still can't believe that these so called fans that have been to these 2022 concerts, are saying how great Jons voice is, obviously these fans are tone deaf, I noticed on the last show at the end just before "I'll be there for you" he used a throat spray, whether this was to numb his throat or relax his vocal chords I don't know.
They are shills just in denial. And don't care how bad he sounds. As long as they get to see him on stage with the band they are happy.
I'm a diehard fan but it's time to see the truth
Sounds like idolatry. Who cares if he cannot perform, they want to worship him.
I saw him last month and while I loved the concert, he definitely was struggling. I still enjoyed myself and he put on a good show. I do wish I had been able to see him sooner.
He has sounded bad for years it's just now I'm confident 99 percent of the audience could do a better job
pretty much since he stopped dyeing his hair he's sounded terrible
He not dyed his hair that's his hair that the way he looks
@@brendajewellblaylock9492 He dyed his hair for years then stopped around 2014. Why do you think he went grey almost overnight?
I don't believe that
i’m pretty sure he did dye his hair. check out his corporate event performance in january 2014, his head had no white hairs, just a few months later it’s completely different. although, i’m pretty sure it was richie leaving that caused more stress on his voice.
@@brendajewellblaylock9492 He's been dying his hair since the 90s and has been significantly graying since 2003 at least, having to dye it probably several times a year. By 2010-13 the gradual graying could be very easily seen at times.
Loving this Bon Jovi content man, it's great to hear what other people think about this topic. I saw him in 2018 and I won't say he was great but it was an awesome show to see. There is certainly a big different between then and now!
You are absolutely right!!! Jon could still sing very well 5 years ago. His voice now is almost unrecognizable. Some songs it sounds like a bad karaoke performance by an amateur!! It’s true, it sounds like a person who can’t sing
I’d say the amateurs would sound better!
It’s over Johnny , ITS OVER !!
We need to leave him alone, the man used to be suicidal and this isn't going to help.
I've actually heard BETTER karaoke singers, in all honesty- (no rudeness or disrespect intended whatsoever!)
Since Crush is his Voice Not Good. After These Days he lost his groove and Voice.
I remember buying These Days on the day of release and rushing home to play the Record and listening to Jon sing and then thinking Jon sounds amazing. His best vocal performance in the studio for me personally. I saw the band on tour 95 and 96 and the shows were amazing, and Jon was killing it...the whole band actually.
Crush was released in 2000 ,and I remember being hit with Jon's vocal delivery... literally thinking..."why is Jon singing through his nose...I hated this new nasal tone... nothing like These Days or anything that had come before...
But the guy was still singing, not to my taste, but still killing it compared to a lot of singers..
Still went to see the band throughout the 2000's and loved all the shows, Jon and the band were superb...
Until 2017 Wembley Stadium....
No Richie obviously.... and you could just tell Jon was done... it's not slagging Jon,but time has just caught up with him..
These guy's are true legends and nothing will change that...but a ridiculous touring schedule for decades, and it's been well documented Jon hasn't looked after his voice, has finally caught up with him...
These Days still the best studio record. Not only for Jon's vocals.
Lyrics, guitars, atmospheres...
Bon Jovi at his prime.
100% for sure something went wrong between These Days and Crush. He sounded great on the These Days tour, then 2/3 years later he sounds nasally, is pronouncing his words like an old man with no teeth and had a much more reduced range. Maybe the These days tour did irreparable damage to his voice or he did something to change his technique, who knows...
already in 1995 you could hear his voice less “heavy” and more thin than 1993, however to most it’s not noticeable. However, if you compare shows like wembley 1995 to yokohama 1996, you could hear it thinning in the 1996 show. jon’s vocal technique for all his life was a nasal voice, because you see his mouth really big on hard songs, even back to 1986. I think it kept thinning closer to 2000, he lost more range, then jon became more nasal to preserve his vocal range. but you could already hear his nasal voice in 1996 on some high parts and even 1995 if you’re observant…
@@expertz Trust me I can hear that his voice was always nasal, it's part of his style/tone. However he didn't use to sing like he had no teeth, seriously around 2000 onward he started covering his teeth with his lips and pronouncing his vowels very strangley, gives the effect like he had no teeth when he's singing, hence why I said he started sounding like an 'old man' despite not being one at the time...
Omg.. Did anyone catch what Jons eyes did toward the end of the clip? His 👀 eyes opened wider and wider, that was spooky.. I don't even know what to call that!!! starts at around 9:25..
I agree, in the past even when he was not always "on" he knew how to cover it well, but now it is sad and humiliating. Jon songs are not easy songs to sing, he recorded most of those songs not only in a high register but he sang lines in constant lines, which requires tremendous amount of breathe and control.
It’s definitely a huge drop in quality. It’s heartbreaking really. There’s some performances from a few years ago where he’s struggling through Always but still just about hitting it and it adds a great deal of emotion actually, because he sounds old and it was like a swan song performance. But now it seems like there’s nothing there. I hope he can recover in some way.
Jon's voice on this year's concert footage has fallen off a cliff. He is no longer singing but chanting. His phrasing is all over the place as well.
In 2019 he already had the timing issues and a lot of out of key singing. In 2022 it just became even much worse
He could've bowed out gracefully in 2018 after the Hall of Fame induction.
Totally agree. This year he completely lost it and it’s so sad. I think he really started to struggle in 2015 when they did the short tour and - that’s when I noticed that his voice got changed, but still he gave it all. I saw them in Israel and it was an amazing show and full of energy .
In 2017 his voice got down and he struggled even more but still was great, as you said he could sing.
In 2019 they preformed again here in Israel but at this point I thought it was just too much for him so I didn’t go. I didn’t want to remember him like this when his voice betrayed him… i want to remember him as the great leader and performer that he was until 2013.
And about 2022 … the situation just breaks my heart . I mean what’s left to say he is a perfectionist and he knows he can’t deliver it anymore so I really think this is their last big tour. And as for why his voice got so deteriorated I think it’s because of the all COVID-19 pandemic, you know a frontman that’s not able to perform in front of a crowd for 2 years - got to take a toll on you emotionally … just like Richie’s departure took its toll after 2013.
It’s heartbreaking to see, truly 🥵
I’ve been a diehard fan since before they formed Bon Jovi..here in NJ…..this is just awful…..I noticed a steady decline in the past ten years……I truly think he’s got a medical condition…….in actuality…he sounded rough at the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame….not looking forward to Philly this tour that’s for sure.
Something is definitely off. I know he had covid last year. Hopefully he comes out and explains what's going on. Hope he gets better!
I don't think I have ever seen something this odd to be honest. Whitney Houston's last few tours were really bad from what I remember, but most people knew why and it made sense, but still, she could sing somewhat. This is so bizarre, and the fact that there is no acknowledgement makes it ever crazier. You are totally right on here in my opinion. I think eventually we will find out, or at least be given an explanation. He looks real tight when he is singing, and almost has a freaked out look on his face.
Yes he is 60 but McCartney, Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger were all still singing pretty good when they were 60.
Some people age faster than others.
His voice is shattered but if Richie came back for a farewell tour I would buy a ticket no matter where it was. Until then, pack it up boys.
Rick Springfield is like 73 and still sounds great! Bon Jovi without Richard Sambora, not so much!
Dont think Rick smokes and he looks like he takes care of himself
@@standardofexcellence I agree 👍
I can't wait to hear what Jon has to say about it. Sounds like to me he didnt take care of his voice over the years and it caught up. I believe he was also a smoker too... He still a legend and will always love this band.
He gave up smoking in 2010
@@user-fr7du8qy6t oh awesome I didn't know that thanks! Keep the faith 🙏
You're pretty spot on with this. The only thing I can say are most songs are now 1 full step or 1.5 down and I think older was 2 full steps.
What you run into with dropping that far down is that you can't push air the same way you can at a higher pitch. This naturally takes away from the feel of the song. Sometimes that's what sounds so different.
Totally agree. A half step usually sounds fine (whole step on certain songs is ok), but anymore and the songs do lose the feel, intensity etc, as you say.
Check out the current line up of Whitesnake for proof of this.
I wish that Bon Jovi would address and acknowledge everyone’s concern. To me it is kind of strange that he hasn’t said anything.
frankly it is true, hardly anyone seemed to notice his deterioration. it was much better before, but he was noticeable that it was getting worse. I have never seen any video about it though, until this tour (with a few exceptions)
(At the end of 2013 his voice was destroyed! He wasn't just getting older. In 2018 he was good, but not that good; in 2019 he wasn't good and now it's worse)
You did a mistake.. when you compare 2013 with other years you must compare 2013 at the beginning and 2013 at the end! It's very important because people think that he started getting worse in 2015, but that's not true... He started in 2013 (i know that this isn't the real point of the video, but it's quite inportant)
(I love jon's voice until 2013, i like jon's voice until 2018, but in 2018 it was bad abd now it is terrible)
Imagine that I have already seen jon live several times. I would pay for a 2019 show but not a 2022 show. Obviously, having never seen them live, I would pay gold for a 2022 show
As a fellow diehard Bon Jovi fan I agree mostly. But I remember seeing him in 2017, when you leave your seat to go on the concourse for bathroom etc for some reason you can really hear the voice and I remember thinking yikes 😬. 2019 is bad period, if youre comparing it to 2022 of course it’s “better” but that performance of always…come on man it’s bad, he’s not singing the song he’s struggling painfully
Its true but he couldn't get close to that performance of Always.. thats my point. This is his biggest step down by far imo.. as bad as that Always was he would have zero chance today even an extra half step flat.
You're right. Until 2022 it sounded like vocal chord issues. In 2022 it seems like hearing issues added to the original vocal issues. Loved Bon Jovi since 'She Don't Know Me' early 80's. If Jon came out and spoke about what was happening to him, his fans would have a lot of empathy and compassion for him. This situation, whatever it is, can't be covered up anymore.
I had a dream, I always hope that someday I can sing like Jon Bon Jovi, now my dream finally came true 😂
The JBJ in his prime? Or JBJ now?
@@edgabrielocay3376 Now 🤣
Hehe, that comment is gold.
Same with Paul Stanley, I always wanted to sing as great as him ....now I maybe better!
@@andysalter7192 all you have to do now is lip sync like he does. david lee roth should hang it up too. he's terrible now
Just like athletes, some can go a long time vs others who flame out early.
Mick Jagger is the Tom Brady of singers.
Richie has carried Jon for years. Long live the king (of swing)
The worst of the clips I have seen sound like he can't control his vocal cords. Not in the sense that he just can't sing as high as he used to, but that he's unable to regulate what note comes out AT ALL, like some kind of Muscular Distrophy or Parkinson's of the throat. I don't know what this condition is called but I'm sure it has a name.
Bon Jovi can sing but his voice is damaged now. He’s 60 give him a break. His voice isn’t gonna last forever. He’ll retire when he’s ready. He’s done his job. No matter how badly damaged his voice gets he will always be the best to me. Bon Jovi is a legend. Never to be forgotten.
He seemingly craves adulation. So much so that he doesn't give a damn about offering a professional performance or ripping off his fans.
Hello Erick. My name is Hernan. I am from Argentina.
I totally agree with you. I don't know if Jon has a hearing problem or another type of problem that is affecting him, but he really has a hard time tuning the notes in all the songs.
It makes me very sad that Jon can barely even attempt to sing. If you are sick, you should stop the shows and sing again when your voice is well. Jon Bon Jovi does not deserve to be seen by his audience in these conditions.
His bandmates and manager shouldn't let Jon suffer through the shows instead of enjoying them like he used to. I hope Jon can get his voice back. And I hope God wants it that way too.
Greetings from Argentina.
His voice has been badly affected by the Covid infection which he had some months prior. I haven't been able to sing for several months due to my Covid infection. They aren't joking when they say the Covid after effects linger long after the infection has gone.
He sounded like this before Covid !!
Also 1 more thing- people keep on saying “why is he doing this, he’s rich!” Yes. HE is rich- but Jon has always said he doesn’t see himself as a rockstar, he sees himself as the CEO of a billion dollar company- and his company is more than 200 ee’s w/ families that haven’t worked in over 2 years. I truly believe- this wasn’t a cash grab for HIMSELF. He was trying to create some income for his touring company so they can put food on the table. Just my gut- because I can’t think of another reason why he would put himself out there repeatedly when he’s clearly not well- and I agree what you have said before- there is NO way he doesn’t know this is bad. He knows.
So when the band do their 40th anniversary tour next year. Is that for thale families of the band? Or ao Jon can add to his 400 mullion dollar wealth.
Man, I mean this. With all due respect, the decline began in the 90’s. As far as tone deaf, I agree, that is recent, but for many years the boys covered the big notes. Tunings changed etc. That said, Music is supposed to make you happy and if it does that, all good. No matter what anyone else thinks.
It didn’t begin in the 90s. The 90s were when he sounded his best. On albums and live. He sounded good during the crash tour. It was really during the Bounce tour when it began. That’s what I noticed it. He started sounding better during the circle tour and the Bon Jovi live tour in 2012, and then I saw them again right after Richie Left but the 2018 tour was terrible and this is atrocious
No, the decline started in 2003. In 2007, however, Jon regained a huge part of his former abilities and then was in very good shape vocally until 2012, which was when the first subtle signs of his final decline started to occur. By late 2013 his high register had given out again, but a REALLY bad level was only reached during the Australian leg of the This House tour in late 2018, and since then he’s been atrocious 95% of the time.
He sounded best on Keep the faith and these days were his best vocals both studio and live
While you could hear a decline from 96 compared to 2000, the most noticeable was in 2003, as he sounded great all the way to the bounce era
For me personally, I first noticed a difference in 01. If you watch the 95 Live at Wembley show dvd, then the 01 Switzerland Crush dvd you can hear a change. He’s more nasally, and has less power behind his delivery. From 03 onwards the decline was very subtle but steady till 2013 when it began to accelerate to what we see now.
You are spot on. I’m a singer myself so I have noticed the incremental changes in his voice over the years and some of the things he’s tried to overcome them but this is catastrophic. The timing is way off as well. If it was hearing issues that can easily be remedied by in ear monitors. This is major damage to the cords and may also be neurological. It seems like he is thinking of the note he wants to come out but the actual note that comes out is miles away from that. Something very terrible has happened. I hope he can find out what it is. It’s just terrifying to listen to.
even with richie leaving, i still don’t understand how he lost that much voice in just 2 years!
Same, hope he addresses it.
I’m a die hard Bon Jovi fan. I completely agree with you. Jons voice has deteriorated over time. Every tour before 2022 he sounded fine but of course, struggling a bit more. I honestly think Jon has some sort of vocal paralysis. He also had Covid which has affected people breathing long after recovery and let’s not forget these are hard songs to sing. Jon just needs some vocal coaching. It worked for Tom Keifer, it will work for Jon. I want nothing more than Jon to come back kicking ass.
His voice was so bad in the 2018 tour that fans were walking out by the dozen at stadiums in Australia. Plus the sound mix drowns Jon out so much you dont notice it as much, Even now you have some deluded fans that think its the bootlegs and videos that are lying and that Jon sounds good in the arena. A lot of people i spoke to in Australia said the sound was woeful. As they have to mix it so much now that you hear the band more than Jons vocals. So the sound comes across as muddy. Somehow mobile phones and audio recordings pick up a more true reflection of Jons vocals. But i was cringing so bad during most songs. I didn't even stay for the encore. Was like watching bad karaoke.
The whole band basically does the vocals to help him as much as possible now....
Midnight Oil blows and so does Eskimo Joe. The Vines are weak and where’s Men at Work. AC DC sucked with Brian Jones so take a hike you schlub.
Is there footage of those walkouts?
I always wonder what kind of super powers he gets from his death grip on the mic. When the camera is straight on him, you see his hands on the mic surrounded by his hair. No face.
I just watched a 2019 concert and he was having difficulties. There are so many 70+ year old rockers still sounding great.
Precisely ..You know why McCartney just played Fenway Park , eleven days until the big 8-0, and reviewer said he was great and didn't have to lower the key ,hit the high notes ? Two words ; NO SMOKING ... That's why Roger Daltrey at 78 can still hit the screams - he thought even second hand smoking affected his voice and he stayed away starting years and years ago...Roth admitted the Marlboro man did him in.
Elton John can still sing at 75.
Vocal chords gradually declines as people gets older and it is not only JBJ who experienced this. Rockers who were used to sing high notes would experience this far worse.
2013 was the tipping point. If u compare the first month of the tour before richie left, he sounds just about as good as he did in 2010/2011. my theory is jon had to really push himself to fill the vocal gap that richie left. and with this, by the end of the 2013 tour (for example the Australian shows) Jon sounded like he did in 2014/2017. I remember watching videos in 2018, and wishing he could sing like in early 2013, BUT NOW I WISH HE SINGED LIKED HE DID IN 2018. The difference is immense.
My theory is that Richie knew. And didn't want to be a part of what is happening now. JMHO...
@@fourstringgirl Richie saw it coming. He know Bon Jovi had run it's course.
True. Alot of people think that 2013 was gold from the beginning to the end
@@fourstringgirl richie left because he wanted to spend more time with his daughter
@@andreacasazza3350 Of course he's gonna say that. While there may be some truth to that, it's likely there were other reasons that he didn't want to say publicly out of respect for Jon.
I saw Jon on a Runaway show in Vegas in January 2020. He sounded great but it was acoustic. I'd be curious to hear what he sounds like if he sticks with his lower register for another acoustic gig.
There’s nothing really wrong with his voice except mainly these 3 things:
- he suffers a little bit from what they call old mans voice which means that as you get older the vocal chords become a little bit more stiff and less pliable
- he pulls up chest because as you get older it for many singers becomes more difficult to go through the passaggio from chest into headvoice
- he uses the wrong vowel modifications
In order for him to partially recover his voice he needs to:
- find a good vocal teacher so he or she can teach him
- practice vocal warmups/cooldowns and scales that bring more elasticity and pliability in his voice
- relearn how to sing through his passaggio from chest into his headvoice so he doesn’t reach up for high notes or press down for low ones anymore and will be able to sing through his range in a connected, easy manner, with a stable larynx, without any “breaks” or sudden changes of tone quality
- relearn the correct vowel modifications so that instead of going to wide he will be able to go up the scale through the passaggio with a narrow (rouded) vowel which allows to sing from chest to head with no breaks, no straining, with a stable larynx.
He had an amazing voice, I hope he takes care of it and uses the time, patience and effort to bring it back.
I thought the same
You are definitely right man....I grew up listening to BJ. You are right until 2019 it was ok,I mean, its not easy to perform 2 hours like that, and the guy is not in his 20s anymore. But this year, something happened. To bad...
He seems to be singing like I find myself trying to sing after belting out a bunch of absolute screamers in the car and absolutely wrecking my voice for the rest of the day.
Give the guy a break. He's 60 years old and a heavy smoker. He rocked the world 50x over and created some fantastic music and moments to remember for everyone. I agree that selling tickets at premium price sucks if he can't do it anymore. Simple just dont buy tickets for any shows. Because while you keep buying, bonjovi will keep selling.
Dudes comment is way off. His voice on this tour is nowhere near the same. Something drastic has happened. I hope he can fix it. Hope he gets help. I feel for the guy. Loved them for years. 🙌🏼 for Jon.
Three words for Bon Jovi: Pack it in.
I saw some videos from the This house tour and his voice was not so good, but still ok. This 2022 tour is worse, not only the voice, he seems not to be able to sing anymore. I still hope he recovers and can do another (farewell) tour. I think I will go to the next tour, because Bon Jovi gave me so much. He is one of the soundtracks of my life. I'm a fan since 1992 and will be forever.
I love him so much bro. First tape I bought was slippery. I worked in the yard all day to buy it at 12. Seen him many times. Play most songs on guitar. Sold my $500 tickets for the Tampa show at a loss after I saw what was going on. My friends that didn’t sell and went said I was the smart one. I hope he can get better. I want Richie back. I’ll buy again-but only if things change.
I'm sure of one thing: criticizing and pointing out flaws is very easy, the difficult thing for a human being is to recognize great qualities in another human being. While the person does numerous good things, the other has a tendency to point out 1 bad thing about that person.
That one bad thing is what he does for a living and what people are paying big money to hear.
His voice was declining from 13-19 but from 19-22 it was drastic he needs to call it a day after this tour and bow out gracefully people will forget over time how bad his vocals got this year and remember his voice been great. Personally I now feel for the rest of the band having to carry him you can see the horror in David's face tico looks like he's had enough but doesn't want to hurt Jon's feelings same for hugh he's looking fed up. But Jon doesn't look pleased himself Personally I think Jon's downfall came really when Richie left. Rock and roll hall of fame he was hanging on to the last bit of his vocals you could see richie felt for him but also realised he was right to leave
I agree! At this point in time, he's in danger of being remembered for how he sounds NOW, rather than as the legend he once was!
Hello I wanted to ask you do you think there's any chance that Bon Jovi will get back his voice to normal again and will you be able to tour again and sing again please let me know I love your show I hope you liked my comment please reply back thank you very much
Hey Tom; I don't think he can get his voice back to normal at this point but I could be wrong.. he had 2 years since 2019 to get well and then in 2022 it was bad.. so I'm not optimistic.
Honestly… Jon has been struggling live for the last 20 years. His voice has progressively got worse since the early 2000s. Yes, 2022 is on another level of bad, but he honestly hasn’t sounded that great (especially on the high notes) since the late 90s and if anyone disagrees go and listen to any live shows from the 90s then compare them to early 2000s and you’ll hear the difference straight away. 2022 is sooo bad though he’s making Axl Rose and Vince Neil sound amazing.
Jon's voice has never been unbelievable. He had to be taught how to sing. He always sang from his throat and not knowing the right way to sing. When his vocal instructor s taught him to sing from his diaphragm he sounded amazing. Ever since the slippery tour when he learned how to sing he has progressively gotten worse. It's a real shame because he has worked so hard. He now uses the audience to sing lead for him. He has to know how bad and out of key he is. I can't believe he hasn't responded to the criticism he has been receiving. You can only get away with what he has been doing for so long. What a tradigy
@@lindacuozzo6620 so you write that he began soundning bad after learning how to sing? Is it not more that he now how to sing, but do not care after they got big? o_O
His voice started sounding thinner as early as 1994. Just compare his tone on KTF versus These Days, on TD it's a bit thinner, though he could still hit all of the high notes just fine. He still sounded quite good during the Crush tour, had issues during the Bounce, HAND, and the early parts of the LH tour, but from 2008-2011 there was a bit of an "indian summer" period where he sounded just as good as he did during the Crush tour, if not slightly better. His voice started faltering slightly toward the end of The Circle tour in July-August 2011, but stayed in relatively good shape until after Richie left the band in March 2013, and for the remainder of that year it declined to the point where he could no longer hit any high notes at all, though his voice still had a very full tone to it. Something happened in late 2014 or early 2015 that left his voice a lot thinner, which slowly further deteriorated over the past half-decade to the present moment where he practically can't sing at all anymore.
Still, I listen to and love every song and watch every show....eee there are a lot of like-minded fans.
It's my life. That was his last really good vocal song I think.
The thing is, I just the other day heard him singing from a live show in 2018 and he did sound about the same as he does today. Maybe it was a bad show at the end of the tour or something, but it was very similar. I think it’s been going downhill for years and I don’t know if it’s lack of practice, some physical issue with his vocal cords, or maybe something with his hearing. Whatever the case, he truly needs to stop. He is totally soiling his legacy by continuing to tour and do live shows with his voice this way. It truly makes it seem like a money grab, at the cost of destroying the faith of longtime fans. it’s different if this was something that happened while he was on tour and there was nothing he could do about it. For which, most artists would cancel the tour. But, this has obviously been an ongoing and worsening issue over the past four or five years. something that he had to be well aware of in advance of doing live shows this year. so then, being a singer with a 5 to 6 octave voice myself, why would anyone want to put themselves through that after such a long and storied career? I know if I have a bad song, I’m upset with myself and embarrassed that I put people through that. Not to mention a night… so I totally understand what has to be going on in his mind. it has to be devastating, knowing where your voice once was and having no ability to course correct in order to make it better.
So then the question is, what is actually going on with his voice? Has he totally destroyed his vocal cords over the years by singing incorrectly? did he destroy his hearing and that is adding to the issues? Or, is there something else going on? I think he truly needs to come out and be very honest with the fans. Because a lot of people paid a lot of money to see him live and everyone of them had to leave that show A little confused, a little upset and then wandering like me, what is truly going on? We’ve obviously seen many singers over the years take their songs down a couple keys to make it easier to not only sing a song, but be able to do a tour over many months without straining or destroying their voice. then you have people like Tommy Shaw who continue to this day, to sound as good or better than they did back and their hay day.
I imagine he has to say something. As I’m sure he has heard the rumblings online of people‘s concern. Maybe not… It makes me wonder whether or not this may have been a contributing factor to Richie leaving, not wanting to put himself, the band or the fans through what maybe he felt was going to turn into a train wreck on a tour. It’s just saddening, because once again… As a singer, I know the heartache of not being able to hit a song, a night and beyond. You, in your mind, know you can do it or know you used to be able to do it and you can hear the notes in your head but you’re vocal cords won’t allow you to hit them. It makes me wonder if there isn’t something more nefarious going on and he knows it and wanted to essentially say goodbye to the fans without them knowing what’s going on. Making it a more happy occasion as opposed to something sad. I don’t know. But it is definitely concerning as I imagine it is to all of his fans.
I've only ever seen Bon Jovi in 1984. Glad I saw all the greats back when they were great.
Yes me too. Twice in the 80's and once at Farm Aid in the 90's. In the 80's I was totally in love with JBJ and the music of Bon Jovi but its time to hang it up as much as I hate to say it
I’m glad I saw them live in 2000 and 2003. Really great shows, although I had rather seen then in their prime of course. But I always loved his singing. It hurts to see this decline. I hope he finds a way to use his voice again in a good way.
His voice started thinning out around 2000 during the Crush era but it was barely noticeable due to his great singing ability. For most of the 2000s he could put on a great show in spite of the fact that he was gradually losing his range and becoming more nasally. The big drop off came during the "What About Now" era. Richie left the band and it turns out that the Richie had been covering up Jon's weaknesses for years. That being said he was NEVER as bad as he is right now. I think years of touring and the smoking habit he picked up had finally caught up with him. And now someone needs to tell him to retire and save what little voice he has left. Also RIP Alec John Such
Come on guys he the legend's 71 years old! That's a max life expectancy in this generation. Love Bonjovi forever, truly blessed I lived in his era!
Ему 61 год, я тоже его люблю, хоть пусть просто молчит на сцене
It’s gotten worse definitely
I agree with you! This guy doesn't have his voice anymore! It's sad to see John struggling to sing! He should stay at home resting!
I saw Bon Jovi in the UK 2013 and Jon still sounded really good then, saw a video from Brisbane at the end of 2013 and there was a noticeable decline but still he was hitting the notes quite well. I saw various videos from 2017 and 2018 and there was more of a decline but Jon was still managing. I went to a show at Wembley in 2019 again Jon struggled but it was passable, he performed Always and just about nailed it, and I did feel at the time maybe they do need to just take it down a step for the next tour. I seen some of his studio stuff during the pandemic and it sounded like his voice was improving again but now I've seen these latest videos from this tour and there is something really wrong somewhere and I don't think it is his age, something far worse has caused his voice to suddenly go bad, he certainly wouldn't be able to nail Always now and I fear his voice is done for good.
It must be hard to hang it up when it’s been your whole life, but it pisses me off when ppl say he’s getting older, there are many singers who are his age and older and still sing amazing ❤️
He's not been able to sing Living on a prayer in at least 15 years and let the crowd and backing singers carry the chorus and Ritchie Sambora carried him a lot also. Sad to see, when you compare him with the likes of Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, who is not only older, but had mouth cancer a few short years back, and blows him away easily.
Yes! I saw them years ago in Glasgow, Scotland and he was not great then either.
He had the crowd do the singing more and defo Richie helped a lot!
Let´s have a live collaboration featuring Jon Bon Jovi, Don Dokken, Vince Neil and David Coverdale. Hair metal´s most decaying pipes showing the world how NOT to do it in 2022.
At the end of last show on this tour he said, “we’ll be back hopefully, if they can put humpty back together again” then says goodnight and reaches for his vape pen!!
First time I’ve seen him acknowledge there’s a problem here, let’s hope it’s fixable but idk!❤️🔥
and today posted a video talking about touring again soon. Guess he doesnt care what fans or critics think. As long as the die hards still go
@@MystifyMe97 he’s been filling seats but NO thanks! Lots of glorious bands from the era that are more worthy of a pricey ticket 🎟
@@MystifyMe97 really?
@@あめ-x9x yes. 40th anniversary tour next year. Band today posted they would be on the road again soon. No idea how he gonna manage his voice. As I'm not sure he can fix it enough for it to be able to do a world tour and last
@@MystifyMe97 let's hope it was covid that screwed with his voice and hopefully by next tour he'll sound like he did in2017〜2018 again
It’s horrible when people always expect just the same perfection. It is enough for me that he comes on stage, respect people 🙏😍
respect? so its okay tp charge fans 100TIMES the [rice to see them and NOT expect at least a little perfection? whose disrespecting who??? Respect Virpi...less perfomance? than cut the tickets by 50%
Mitch You are right and objective criticism is in place. However, it has gone really ugly at times, we are all just people 🙂✌️
First review that was actually fair to me, other than a lot of sensationalist stuff out there. Thanks!
Thanks!
Casual Bon Jovi fan. Heard him sing on YT poorly this tour and in five notes I could tell his vocals are in major decline and he’s talking not blending his lyrics. I hope he can reverse whatever is going on and gets his croon back. One of the best singers for sure. Your video was great thanks
*If it isn't any health problem/issue, I really think the main reason is that the band didn't pause enough anymore. JBJ was always working like a machine. After the big New Jersey-World Tour, the band paused, even then JBJ released the "Blaze of Glory" album [ around the same time Sambora recorded his first solo album (funny thing: Tico Torres was the drummer on "Stranger In This Town" and David Bryan played the keyboards.) "Keep The Faith" was a comeback album out of nowhere. Followed by "CrossRoad" and "(these Days)". and so on.... JBJ never took a really long break to give his voice time to rest long enough. Always pushing the stress level with the same routine: >> new album - touring - greatest hits compilation - touring - new album - touring - .....
I'm going to be honest with you he a
Should retire because he voice is going on him the song bed of roses used to be my favorite song from today it no longer my favorite because some one broke my heart
Don't want to make you mad, but check out Wings of Pegasus video of JBJ from RRHOF 2018. He plays the original, then the post production. The difference is wild. I'm an old KISS fan who gave up in 2000, just sayin'.
I've seen Bon Jovi in concert; and Jon was awesome. I'm heartbroken 💔, and don't understand what happened. Maybe Covid-19 affected his voice. He's a legend, and an amazing man. Love ❤️ him. 🎶
?????????????? Covid-19? Don't think so.
I guess everything must default to the Covid-19 thing I guess? Unreal. LoL.
@@shavingdave1 actually it could be Covid. I’m a singer and after Covid my voice was wrecked for months and still isn’t 100%. Even after I felt physically fine there was a noticeable film of flem on my vocal cords for a long time that affected my tone and stamina.
This is my guess too!!
I was a lead singer in high school and my 20s, I'm 46 now and my range is maybe half of what it was, around 28 is when it started declining, it's pretty tough to go through but it's mostly the high notes
Thirty-seven was my turning point. I'm forty-four now and my voice is shot to bloody buggery! I can't sing a bleedin' note anymore!
He battled covid in late 2021, which affects a singer's voice. Mysterium about his voice solved.
I agree with everything you've said, bon jovi fan since 80s, was heartbroken for him more than anything this year.
I agree with you. He has been going down for a little while now, really nasally sounding,.. BUT, we saw him in concert and he was still pretty good. But these videos are more than just losing his voice. I actually was questioning if he had a stroke. He is out of time, standing still as if to concentrate to just be able to get the words out and stay with the music. You want to know what it really reminded me of? You ever see that old movie from 30 or so years ago about Jan and Dean? I think Richard Hatch was in it and one of those gys got into a serious car crash and then tried to return to music. Watch that and see how the guy was basically trying to learn how to talk again... thats what it reminded me of. Just horrible. And I aint no internet trolls trying to crucify him. I love the gy, love the band and this saddens the hell out of me.
Yeah I think real fans aren't bashing him, more concerned about him because it's crazy to think that he doesn't look like he belongs up on that stage.... What was sad to me is hearing hope bad her sounds and struggles but then every few minutes would beam smiles to the band and crowd like "see I'm fine"? But the other band members can surely tell he's not....
Very nice video. Very respectful, and I appreciate that. New sub.
Who pays to see this shit? Struggling??? Really.
My wife got free tickets in Greenville Sc. I was blown away how bad it was couldn't believe people paid for it
Hi Erick, Thanks for the video. I was a pro guitar man Europe festivals blah blah. I think you are spot on about John's voice, but...there is a joker in the pack. I am based in the UK. One of our finest singers was Paul Young. He had a hit with "Every Time You Go" around 1985. He was an awesome singer, he sang at the original Live Aid. This year, he was playing festivals in the UK. The reviews were awful. We are not talking about losing the top end, dropping a semitone, we are talking about a voice destroyed. No pitching, a seeming lag in timing, Heartbreaking to see. I saw some videos online of disgruntled people who went to see him and it was shocking. Not a bit out of tune, just awful. How could a singer suddenly just go out of tune so much? As singers get old their range shrinks, but their pitching is usually still right. What could affect these people so badly? My brother was a super fit tennis coach, strict health freak. In 2020 he got Covid. That fucked him. He can barely walk 100 meters now. his lungs have been scarred by the virus with devastating consequences. I did a bit of research and Paul Young had Covid which nearly killed him. Then I read the John had covid. Both great great singers now their voices seem to be destroyed. Maybe that is why these guys are struggling. As for why they are still trying to tour, they may have signed contracts that they cannot afford to cancel, I am damn sure as the great singers they once were, they know the can't cut it anymore. Money...I enjoy your posts, do you think John is lip syncing now?
Paul Young at Live Aid: 1985
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Paul Young 2022
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Paul Young's voice was shot to bloody pieces WAY before he caught Covid! Listen to him way back in about 2015! Just no!
He's also got a wild-eyed look which is creepy
1991-1993 was the best years for his voice. Powerful and not nasal
He should keep touring forever and ever and ever!!! Jon can hire someone to do the singing and Jon can play some guitar; jump around; smile and look cute; wave his jazz hand in the air; and do VIP meet and greets. People just like Jon and want to be in the arena with him and say they went to a Bon Jovi concert and scream along to, "Living On A Prayer." Bon Jovi forever! Who cares if he sings or not? It's about people having a good time.
Uh……
Then that won't exactly be Bon Jovi, and it'll be even more embarrassing.
@@AdamLB when Jon dies they can tie ropes on his arms and work him like a marionette. All about just having a good time with Jon. Not about his voice the "real fans" keep saying.
Absolutely not. He needs to go out respectfully, not as a joke. People would tear him up.
@@stephanierandolph8319 I agree
Great videos Erik. You're a cool dude!
Jon's voice has been declining for years. I was at the famous Hyde Park London show in 2011 and he was great. Dry County, Hey God, These Days, Always, Saturday night etc
It's more than just damage. His timing is off, slurring the lyrics. Think maybe damage and a hearing issue. Very sad, one of my favourite singers reduced to this. He really needs to call it a day.
Does anyone know why the band dropped, "Never Say Goodbye," from the set list? I know it was dropped a long time ago. It's so classic.
That’s going back. Never say goodbye hasn’t been on a Setlist this century
@@mikeypl7 I said it was dropped a long time ago but my question was why? It's so classic. Don't be arrogant. Half the setlist is weak garbage. How could he drop Never Say Goodbye? But, I haven't gone to a Bon Jovi show since Richie left.
Never Say Goodbye is too hard for Jon to sing by now. The last time it was performed at a proper Bon Jovi concert was in Montreal on November 8, 2013. After that, Jon has only done an acoustic version of it at Bahamas in May 2015.
@@villesivonen8693 doesn't seem like it's any harder to sing than other songs but I guess that must be the reason. How pathetic. Glad i haven't gone to Bon Jovi since Richie left.
It’s not a mystery why his voice is going/gone… like me, he is a cigarette smoker. He’s 13 years older than me and at my age with decades of smoking my voice is far scratchier. You’d have to be a longtime smoker to really get/feel the difference within your own voice over time but it’s finally done his vocals in… that and decades of touring.