Well known for his extensive philanthropic work, Jon spent the initial quarantine days and weeks with his wife Dorothea helping feed those in need at their JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant in Red Bank, NJ. Later, the couple opened a Food Bank on the East End of Long Island to meet the food demands of the in-need population there. Writing from a home studio, two new songs were born: “American Reckoning” and “Do What You Can” encompass these events and made the album a complete body of work. He knew there was even more to say about 2020.
Along with all of America, Jon found himself unexpectedly experiencing a world-altering coronavirus pandemic, followed quickly by the staggering events of George Floyd’s death and the ensuing national movement for racial equality. Originally set for release on May 15, 2020 was a completed album with a breadth and depth of songwriting, titled for a challenging and pivotal election year. The band will perform new songs from 2020 along with a few classic Bon Jovi favorites. Artist Name Artist Genres Artist Country Artist Line-up Artist Labels Album Title Album Track listing Album Genres Album Line-up Album. With touring sidelined, the band has taken to the airwaves to launch the album with a special performance live on iHeart radio October 2nd at 7pm ET (check local listings). Bon Jovi - 2020 13 songs lyrics: Unbroken, Limitless, American Reckoning, Do What You Can, Beautiful Drug, Story of Love, Let It Rain, Lower the Flag, Blood in the Water, Brothers in Arms. Already critically acclaimed, USA Today called the album “BRILLIANT” and Associated Press wrote of the depth of lyrics within the songs that “chronicle pain, loss, fear and death from the coronavirus, police killings and mass shootings.” In a year that has defied all expectations, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Bon Jovi released their 15th studio album 2020 today on Island Records.