While browsing the message board, I was reading and repling to comments such as the special on QVC, the possibility of "Bounce" maybe being their last album, and several more topics of interest.

For some reason, I was inspired to write this short dialouge. Maybe someone agrees with me, maybe someone doesn't- either way, I would like to get to know how other people feel.

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Bon Jovi can re-invent their style five times over, but they will always stay true to what their music is all about- good feeling, enjoyable, not to heavy/not to light rock and roll. Something everyone can come to appreciate- or relate to- no matter what their favorite "genre" is.

Think about it, the group has songs out that practically everyone knows. Prayer, Bad Name, Bad Medicine, Always, Wanted Dead or Alive, It's My Life, and I would say (while not yet as strong) Misunderstood from the newest album (it's becoming decently popular). Hell, you can even throw on something from the KTF or TD albums and someone is gonna remember it.

The guys have good crossover appeal, and I think that is something that everyone should appreciate. You got your bands who are just targeting one demographic because they wanna be cool- so the people who like those bands wanna be cool and tough. They don't wanna be associated with anything that isn't as cool or tough (heavier rock in this case) than their favorite band is.

I can be honest that there were times where I only wanted to listen to certain bands...all the time- I think we have all been in this position! I was a huge Beatles fan for a few years, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, and maybe two others. One thing that I have noticed is this: these four or five bands have made my enjoyment of music that much greater. Thanks to these bands, I have come to appreciate more types, bands, artists, etc;

One thing that I judge the success of a band (if success can be measured) by this: "have they opened the doors to more bands for me?" Can I tell who their influences are and go back, listen to them and appreciate them? Thanks to the passion that I have for music- created by my favorite bands- I enjoy listening to up and coming bands and artists that aren't "mainstream" quite yet.

Music. One of the greatest things in life. I can truly appreciate all forms because deep down, its making the people doing it extremely happy for themselves. To me, that is the most important thing- being happy.

While some of us can't play instruments, read music, or even sing, we can thank our favorite bands for giving us the appreciation for all music- good and bad!

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Let me know what you think please. Thanks...