Few bands embody the era of pop-metal like Bon Jovi. Bon Jovi’s debut album was released in 1984, and “Runaway” became a Top 40 hit. The following year, 7800 Fahrenheit went gold as well, but despite the band’s respectable success, they weren’t the superstars they had hoped to be. Slippery When Wet changed that in 1986. Supported by several videos that showcased the photogenic Jon, the album sold nine million copies in the U.S. alone, helping usher in the era of pop-metal. Two songs, “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “Livin’ on a Prayer,” reached number one, while “Wanted Dead or Alive” reached the Top Ten, and Bon Jovi were established as superstars. 1988’s New Jersey followed and shot to number one upon its release generating two number one singles, “Bad Medicine” and “I’ll Be There for You.” Their fifth album, Keep the Faith, was released in 1992, producing the hit single, “Bed of Roses.” In 2000, Bon Jovi released Crush. “It’s My Life” and “Thank You for Loving Me” were a chart hits, and Bon Jovi’s star power soared beyond their wildest dreams. Lost Highway, which featured duets with LeAnn Rimes and Big & Rich, arrived in the summer of 2007 and grabbed the band a healthy, new-country music fan base in the process. Lost Highway’s cross-genre formula proved to be quite potent indeed, securing the band its third number one album in the U.S., as well as making it to number one in Japan, Australia, Europe, and Canada. More recently, this past year, the band released This House Is Not for Sale. Bon Jovi continues to tour and pack stadiums around the world.