Bon Jovi's Rock Hall showcase is a blaze of arena rock glory
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will transform into a utopia of big hair, glam outfits and arena rock with the opening of the exhibition "Bon Jovi: Forever."
Why it matters: It's rare for one act to occupy an entire floor of the Rock Hall, let alone have an entire weekend dedicated to them.
Driving the news: The exhibition, on the museum's Level 6, opens to the general public Sunday.
- It will be preceded by a Bon Jovi-themed fan experience and listening party taking place Friday.
- And there's a Q&A with band members inside the Foster Theater tomorrow, which will stream live on the museum's front plaza at 3:30pm.
The intrigue: "Bon Jovi: Forever" features artifacts from the band's 40-year career, including the double-neck guitar Richie Sambora played in the "Wanted Dead or Alive" music video and Jon Bon Jovi's leather jacket from the 1988 New Jersey Syndicate Tour.
- Also on display are the original handwritten lyrics for "Livin' on a Prayer," drummer Tico Torres' kick drum from the 1988 tour and Jon Bon Jovi's Gibson acoustic guitar from the "Blaze of Glory" video, among many other items.
The big picture: The exhibition comes on the heels of "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story," a four-episode docuseries released in April on Hulu, and the band's new album "Forever," released this week.
- The Rock Hall's expansive showcase puts Bon Jovi in a unique group of acts to occupy an entire floor — a list including The Rolling Stones, U2 and Bruce Springsteen.
What they're saying: "When we were inducted into the Hall of Fame, we knew we wanted to have a continuing relationship, not only with the [Rock] Hall but with the fans who visit Cleveland every year," Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement.
If you go: Tickets for Friday's fan experience start at $67 and include a sneak preview of the exhibition.
- The museum will offer more special, ticketed previews starting at 9am Saturday.
