On their 35th wedding anniversary, Jon Bon Jovi shared the story of his brief marriage to Dorothea Bongiovi, his partner from high school.

In 1989, when Bon Jovi was at the peak of his career with the albums “Slippery When Wet” and “New Jersey,” he unexpectedly decided to marry Dorothea. At the time, they were just getting engaged and Bon Jovi was on tour with the band.

“We were in Los Angeles and I came up with the idea of going to Las Vegas right away. My girlfriend agreed, and so we flew there. The taxi driver was the witness to our hasty wedding,” Bon Jovi recalled.

Bon Jovi’s impromptu 35-year marriage

This bold decision took many people by surprise, from family and friends to even Bon Jovi’s management and crew. However, Bon Jovi insists it was the right thing to do: “We did the right thing.”

Bon Jovi and his wife got married after a quick decision. Photo: People.

Despite the gossip, Bon Jovi and Dorothea proved to everyone their unwavering love. Together they raised 4 children and founded the JBJ Soul Foundation, a nonprofit that supports housing and meals for the needy.

Dorothea has always been a solid backer for Bon Jovi, especially during a period when he had vocal cord problems that nearly cost him his career. “Joy is something you have to create yourself. And now, I’ve found it,” Bon Jovi said.

Love and family happiness inspired Bon Jovi’s latest album, “Forever.” “What’s really important in life? It’s love, loyalty and the things that make you wake up every day and be energetic,” Bon Jovi said.

Jon Bon Jovi (real name John Francis Bongiovi Jr.) was born on March 2, 1962 in New Jersey, United States. A singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist, Bon Jovi is best known as the leader and vocalist of the rock band Bon Jovi, one of the most successful groups of all time with over 130 million albums sold worldwide.

Bon Jovi began pursuing music as a teenager and formed the band Bon Jovi in 1983. The debut album “Bon Jovi” (1983) was not a huge success but laid the foundation for a breakthrough later.

The couple had 35 years of happy marriage. Photo: People.

In 1986, Bon Jovi burst onto the scene with the album “Slippery When Wet”, which catapulted his name to the top of the rock scene. The next album, “New Jersey” (1988), further confirmed Bon Jovi’s status with hits such as “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “Bad Medicine”.

Bon Jovi also acted in many films such as “Moonlighting” (1985), “No Escape” (1994) and “Cry Baby” (1990). He is also a successful investor and owns the Philadelphia Soul football team of the Football Arena League.

With an illustrious music career and a fulfilling married life, Jon Bon Jovi is a symbol of love, passion and dedication. His music has inspired millions of people around the world and will continue to resonate over the years.