The trailer for the upcoming 4-part docuseries about the American rock band Bon Jovi is out. Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, this project will take a closer look at the band’s rise, the things they did in the 80s, and also some of their lowest points.
Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will premiere on Hulu on April 26, 2024. However, its new teaser trailer on YouTube is short and fascinating. At one point, the band’s keyboardist David Bryan states, “Every night was a war.” Furthermore, this project will delve into the band’s past through never-before-seen interviews, photos, and demo songs. Sadly in 2022, their vocalist Jon Bon Jovi dealt with a vocal issue that compromised his ability to sing.
According to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi was formed in 1983 by a group of teenagers with working-class roots in New Jersey. Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band were huge influences on their music. Furthermore, Jon Bon Jovi swept floors at New York City’s Power Station recording studio when he was a teenager. Other inspirations for young Jon were bands such as Van Halen, Journey, and Aerosmith.
The synopsis of Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story reads, “Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” is a four-part, all-access docuseries chronicling the epic past and uncertain future of one of the most recognizable bands in the world and its front-man Jon Bon Jovi.”
It further reads,
“A 40-year odyssey of rock and roll idolatry on the precipice as a vocal injury threatens to bring everything to a screeching halt.”
Who are the current members of Bon Jovi?
The current members of Bon Jovi are:
- Jon Bon Jovi (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, maracas, harmonica)
- David Bryan (keyboards, piano, backing and occasional lead vocals)
- Tico Torres (drums, percussion, occasional backing and lead vocals)
- Hugh McDonald (bass guitar, backing vocals)
- Phil X (lead and rhythm guitars, talk box, backing, and occasional lead vocals)
In the past, their members were Dave Sabo, Richie Sambora, and Alec John Such.
Jon Bon Jovi had surgery on his vocal cords 19 months ago, however, he is close to making a complete recovery. According to People Magazine, the singer opened up about his situation to reporters at the Television Critics Association. He stated, “I pride myself on having been a true vocalist. I’ve sung with Pavarotti. I know how to sing. I’ve studied the craft for 40 years. I’m not a stylist who just barks and howls. I know how to sing. So when God was taking away my ability, and I couldn’t understand why, I jokingly have said the only thing that’s ever been up my nose is my finger — you know, so there’s no reason for any of this”
He explained that one of his vocal cords was “atrophying”, i.e. one of his vocal cords was thick while the other was very thin.
He stated, “So the strong one was pushing the weak one aside, and I wasn’t singing well. My craft was being taken from me. But nonetheless, and I say in the film, and in the latter episodes, if I just had my tools back, the rest of it I can deal with. I can write you a song, I can perform as well as anybody. But I need to get my tools back.”
The director of Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story is Emmy Award winner Gotham Chopra.
