Interviews

Jon Bon Jovi did a radio interview with one of the German stations.  On the site, the questions are spelled out, but the answers are short audio clips.  You can find the interview here.

My favorite is the first one:

What can the viewers and listeners on 4 November expect?

Oh, you know, a buncha hit songs played by guys that are out of tune and in [a] cranky mood.  The usual.

And an interview with Richie on Guitarworld. Like Catte (thanks Catte!) my favorite is this:

What do you think of Jon Bon Jovi’s skills on the guitar? Is he just a simple strummer, or is he capable of busting out a mind-blowing solo? —Kenny Griffen

Jon’s been getting better on the guitar. Over the past couple of years, he’s really been working on his technique. He never really played any leads until the last tour, and now he’s at the point where the two of us are even doing a couple of dual-lead solos onstage. He’s always been a terrific rhythm guitar player—very underrated, too, if you ask me.

He also got asked (again) the question about the next solo record. Richie! Take the hint, darlin'!

I love both of your solo albums. Any plans for another one, and if so, what can we expect? —Rudra Patel

Right now, I’m a little booked up. [laughs] This Bon Jovi tour is going to last 18 months, so my dance card is filled for the time being. I have written a few new songs, though, and I’ve actually recorded a couple of them. I worked with the production group called the Matrix—they’ve produced everybody from Korn to Avril Lavigne. There’s kind of a new sound I’m starting to explore, but it’s going to take a while for me to see things through as a new album, since I’m on the road till August 2011.

That article can be found here.

~ Hath