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Jon Bon Jovi Launches Forever Tour at MSG Post-Surgery

7/9/2026

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U.S. singer Jon Bon Jovi performed the opening show of his Forever Tour at Madison Square Garden on July 7, 2026, after vocal-cord surgery.
The concert featured keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico Torres plus lead guitarist Phil X, bassist Hugh McDonald, guitarist John Shanks and percussionist Everett Bradley, delivering a 21-song set lasting over two hours.
After MSG run, the Forever Tour will travel to London, Ireland and Scotland in August-September and conclude on September 9.

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U.S. singer Jon Bon Jovi performed the opening show of his Forever Tour at Madison Square Garden on July 7, 2026, after vocal-cord surgery.
The concert featured keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico Torres plus lead guitarist Phil X, bassist Hugh McDonald, guitarist John Shanks and percussionist Everett Bradley, delivering a 21-song set lasting over two hours.
After MSG run, the Forever Tour will travel to London, Ireland and Scotland in August-September and conclude on September 9.