Originally Posted by Becky

This was just posted on the band's Facebook page.

A note to Detroit from JBJ:

Detroit has always been special to me. It began in 1983 when the Doubleday radio station in Detroit was playing an unsigned John Bongiovi with RUNAWAY. My first trip to town included a trip to Hitsville U.S.A. and a Rockabilly show by Robert Gordon. Blame the coffee but now my mind is whirling with so many memories of the great meals in Greektown and this silly game called WHIRLYBALL played late at night after shows, dinner and way too much wine. I can clearly remember the Detroit Grand Prix in 1985 and the countless shows at Joe Louis, The Palace, and our first time at Comerica Park. One of the highlights of our career in Michigan was on Thanksgiving when the Lions played the Patriots and we were asked to perform IT'S MY LIFE at halftime.

There is a lot to be thankful for. Detroit does still love Bon Jovi... and the feeling is mutual. Thanks for your friendship but also your patience throughout the years. See you again. -JBJ