Jon Bon Jovi has said he is “excited, humble and grateful” to return to full health, four years after undergoing vocal surgery.
The musician, 63, paid tribute to his band, Bon Jovi, as well as his crew for showing patience and support over the past four years, during which they couldn’t tour due to his health.
But just days ago, the band confirmed they will be returning to the stage next summer, starting from July 2026.
The tour will begin in New York before heading to Europe, where the band has scheduled dates in Edinburgh, Dublin and London.
As he prepares for the tour, the Grammy winner told Sky News, “The band and even the crew, they showed me a whole other level of brotherhood and commitment and love for three plus years when, you know, there’s no money coming in.
“And their families are waiting on that. And they never lost faith, which helped me to keep fighting.”
The Livin’ On A Prayer hitmaker said evolving as a songwriter and musician is his top priority for his career at the moment, as he explained, “I’m a grown man. I’m not chasing pop stardom.
“I’ve been doing this for 43 years and the opportunity to write for me is also kind of a way for me to think through a situation.
“It’s soothing sometimes, you know, to work through it. And with an album like 2020, which I became, you know, a narrator while we were all locked down in Covid and no one could play in an arena like [Wembley], you put on your fedora and you become the reporter, and you’re writing that story.”
He added that the fact that his son Jake and daughter-in-law Millie Bobby Brown welcomed a baby girl via adoption earlier this year, is “a beautiful thing,” adding he is looking forward to the holidays which will be “much brighter” this year.
After concluding the iconic band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 tour, the musician underwent reconstructive vocal cord surgery followed by a year-long voice rehabilitation process.
Following the announcement of the 2026 tour, Jon released a statement to fans, expressing, “There is a lot of joy in this announcement – joy that we can share these nights together with our amazing fans and joy that the band can be together.
“I am lucky enough to be able to hold a light out to the audience each night and stand in their reflection for a tremendous collective experience – I get to stand in the WE of our concerts.”
He added, “And I’ve spoken extensively on my gratitude, but I will say it again: I’m deeply grateful that the fans and the brotherhood of this band have been patient and allowed me the time needed to get healthy and prepare for touring. I’m ready and excited!”
Jon has remained transparent throughout his recovery journey, revealing to fans that the band conducted monthly rehearsals to monitor his progress. He emphasized that until he felt assured he could deliver a complete two-and-a-half-hour performance, the group would remain off the touring circuit.
In 2024, he shared with Entertainment Tonight, “Day to day, I’m working hard on it. Nothing else matters until I work on getting better. It’s up to God at this point. I’ve done everything I can do. I won’t fake it…the legacy matters too much.”
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