LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi says he is returning to live performance "step by step" after undergoing vocal cord surgery two years ago.
In the recently released docu-series "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story", the 62-year-old singer-songwriter revealed that his vocal problems started in 2015 but got worse in 2022, after which he sought professional intervention. Had to do. ,
Speaking to People magazine at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's latest exhibit focusing on his band Bon Jovi, the musician said he was very excited after taking the stage in Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend.
"We performed in Nashville last night, and everything was great. So step by step, I'm coming back to it," said Bon Jovi, who performed songs such as "Livin' on a Prayer," "It's My Life," Known for songs. and "You give love a bad name".
She credited singer Shania Twain, who had similar voice problems, for encouraging her to pursue the process.
"She's been my soul sister in this case. She's the only other person I know who's had this surgery with this doctor, and the only reason I knew about it was because he reported it in the press.
“She not only reassured me that it would be OK, but I think she also pulled my leg a little bit because she told me that I would get there much sooner than before. She says, 'Well, I told you that because I knew you might back out otherwise.' And so, I couldn't wait to have the operation,' the Grammy winner recalled.
Bon Jovi, who has released his new album "Forever", said he is working closely with vocal coaches to further his improvement.
“Every day is a recovery process,” he said.
In the recently released docu-series "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story", the 62-year-old singer-songwriter revealed that his vocal problems started in 2015 but got worse in 2022, after which he sought professional intervention. Had to do. ,
Speaking to People magazine at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's latest exhibit focusing on his band Bon Jovi, the musician said he was very excited after taking the stage in Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend.
"We performed in Nashville last night, and everything was great. So step by step, I'm coming back to it," said Bon Jovi, who performed songs such as "Livin' on a Prayer," "It's My Life," Known for songs. and "You give love a bad name".
She credited singer Shania Twain, who had similar voice problems, for encouraging her to pursue the process.
"She's been my soul sister in this case. She's the only other person I know who's had this surgery with this doctor, and the only reason I knew about it was because he reported it in the press.
“She not only reassured me that it would be OK, but I think she also pulled my leg a little bit because she told me that I would get there much sooner than before. She says, 'Well, I told you that because I knew you might back out otherwise.' And so, I couldn't wait to have the operation,' the Grammy winner recalled.
Bon Jovi, who has released his new album "Forever", said he is working closely with vocal coaches to further his improvement.
“Every day is a recovery process,” he said.
