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Originally Posted by Cap Crash
Since there's no gig going on, I spent time listening some of the tribute bands out there. The most notable one for me is Bounce from Germany (correct me if i'm wrong). The vocalist got insane range and can nail most of Jon's tough songs. Heck the lead guitarist does a hell of a job too. Background Vocals are their problem though. But they're the Best Tribute band for me hands down. They even have their own website too! Really wish Jon and Co. will atleast recognize this band in the near future because I heard that these guys are quite popular on their area.
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They are and there actually was a huge fan campaign in Dusseldorf 2011 with fans (including the guitar player and singer) holding up banners right in front of Jon on the circle. He read but ignored them. Which I think is a bit strange since the best tribute band before that, Kon Chauvi (and maybe the most authentic ever), had been mentioned quite a few times by Jon and Richie (even on a TV show).
I try to see a Bounce show at least 4-5 times a year since I really like how they give some songs their own spin and don't try to replicate them 100% verbatim to the record. Furthermore, they're really down to earth guys who hang around for a few beers with the fans afterwards. And their energy and the fact that they don't dowtune any songs remind me of why I became a fan of Bon Jovi in the first place.