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7 days ago
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My Chemical Romance Cover Bon Jovi's ‘Livin' on a Prayer' During New Jersey Show
As New Jersey locals My Chemical Romance returned home with a headline show on Saturday night (Aug. 9), the group paid tribute to one of the state's other iconic acts, Bon Jovi. Performing at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey over the weekend, the latest show in the group's ongoing Long Live The Black Parade Tour wrapped with a special cover version of Bon Jovi's 'Livin' on a Prayer.' More from Billboard Art Fein, Cable TV Host & Author, Dies at 79: 'The Ed Sullivan of Public Access TV' Fans Choose Gunna's 'The Last Wun' as This Week's Favorite New Music Bobby Whitlock, Co-Founder of Derek and the Dominos, Dies at 77 'We're going to play you guys what may be the New Jersey state anthem,' frontman Gerard Way explained, noting it was requested by guitarist Frank Iero after witnessing Way perform it during karaoke. 'I f–king love this song,' he added. Released in 1986 as the second single from the band's third album, Slippery When Wet, 'Livin' on a Prayer' became the second consecutive single from the record to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 following 'You Give Love a Bad Name.' As Way suggested, the song's lyrics and its focus on the working-class from New Jersey have seen it achieve anthemic status within the state. Earlier in the evening, the band's set was interrupted by Michael Melham, the Mayor of the group's hometown of Belleville. Melham was on hand to surprise the group by awarding them the key to the city. 'Belleville's musicians have entertained millions worldwide,' Melham told the crowd. 'Their sound has shaped generations. 'Yet even in our storied history in Belleville – Revolutionary War soldiers, Purple Heart recipients, a Supreme Court justice, various professional athletes – never once in the history of Belleville have we handed out a key to the city and that changes right now.' Way, who was reportedly unaware of the honor beforehand, accepted graciously, albeit remaining in character as The Black Parade portion of the band's set required. 'We cannot let you leave without giving you a token of our land, Draag,' he told Melham in an Eastern European accent before handing him a bundle of wheat and a 'Gubric fish, from the Gubric River' in return. Watch My Chemical Romance cover 'Livin' on a Prayer' below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
South China Morning Post
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Bon Jovi's new Slippery When Wet LP reissue splits fans
Here is something that is making Bon Jovi fans go wild in the streets. Advertisement The US band, fronted by rock star Jon Bon Jovi, have released a series of deluxe versions of its 1986 bestselling album Slippery When Wet. This includes digital, vinyl, CD and cassette reissues of the album that features rock classics including 'Livin' on a Prayer', 'You Give Love a Bad Name' and 'Wanted Dead or Alive'. Among the special reissues is a liquid-filled vinyl disc that is soaked in nostalgia. As an ode to the LP's title, there is actual liquid held between both sides of the transparent disc. Naturally, the internet is abuzz. Advertisement On a Reddit channel dedicated to vinyl records, one commenter posted a picture of the LP, saying: 'It is pretty neat, although I'm not a huge Bon Jovi fan, but it's still cool to have as it fits the album name so well.'
