Is Bruce Springsteen Jon´s idol?

Rob · #21 04-13-2004, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Bluesman

"The one album that led me to write was Born To Run... That was when the boring small town of my 13/14-year-old New Jersey became a romantic mythologized scene of neon light, fast cars and the shore bars. It gave me a reason to dream...

Thanks, Bruce"

- Jon Bon Jovi

Yeah I've seen that quote before in a book, 'Rockopedia' I think it was. Always knew JBJ was a massive fan of Springsteen, but it's also evident that he has been influenced by Bob Dylan, like Bruce himself actually has. When performing Knockin' On Heaven's Door live Jon says something like:

"This is a song by one of the greatest song writers of all time, and no I don't mean Axl Rose. It was originally written by Bob Dylan for a sountrack to an old movie called Pat Garret and Billy The Kid, and it greatly influenced my writing for the Young Guns soundtrack."

I can't quote this perfectly of the top of my head, but I have a recording somewhere that I might dig out.

Dawn · #22 04-13-2004, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sambo-Chris

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Originally Posted by Wild Billy

Jon's "stage act" is pure Mick Jagger.

Have you ever seen Southside Johnny live? I did last fall and had to laugh so much. There you know who is Jon's idol when it comes to live shows. We said so often "exactly like Jon" LOL.

very true , it freaked me out watching Southside for the first time, its weird in the body movements, ie hands etc.

Dawn

Mongoose · #23 04-13-2004, 07:02 AM

well hes my ****ingh iodl so hesgood enoough for jon

Mr Bluesman · #24 04-13-2004, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Bluesman

"The one album that led me to write was Born To Run... That was when the boring small town of my 13/14-year-old New Jersey became a romantic mythologized scene of neon light, fast cars and the shore bars. It gave me a reason to dream...

Thanks, Bruce"

- Jon Bon Jovi

Yeah I've seen that quote before in a book, 'Rockopedia' I think it was. Always knew JBJ was a massive fan of Springsteen, but it's also evident that he has been influenced by Bob Dylan, like Bruce himself actually has. When performing Knockin' On Heaven's Door live Jon says something like:

"This is a song by one of the greatest song writers of all time, and no I don't mean Axl Rose. It was originally written by Bob Dylan for a sountrack to an old movie called Pat Garret and Billy The Kid, and it greatly influenced my writing for the Young Guns soundtrack."

I can't quote this perfectly of the top of my head, but I have a recording somewhere that I might dig out.

Yeah, that's where I got it from.

Mongoose · #25 04-13-2004, 03:00 PM

whee :E

Sambo-Chris · #26 04-13-2004, 07:15 PM

It's not a rumour, he said that I think in Mexico or somewhere else in 1997 during his solo-time. I have it on CD.

Mongoose, there's no need to abuse someone, esp. when he tells the truth.

Mongoose · #27 04-13-2004, 07:21 PM

Shut it you

Mousebounce · #28 04-13-2004, 07:24 PM

Bah, editing posts is unfair.

Is Bruce Springsteen Jon´s idol?

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