This Legendary '80s Rock Band Was Formed 43 Years Ago Today

On March 14, 1983, rock music changed forever when 21-year-old musician Jon Bon Jovi decided to form a band in Sayreville, New Jersey.

With guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, bassist Alec John Such, and drummer Tico Torres, the band quickly found local success and replicated this on the international stage with their self-titled debut record less than a year later.

Bon Jovi Became Icons of '80s Rock

Bon Jovi was released on January 21, 1984 and immediately thrust...