Jon Bon Jovi has revealed that his new grandfather name is 'Papa Jon,' a playful nod to the pizzeria chain. The rocker recently became a grandfather after his son Jake, 24, and daughter-in-law Millie Bobby Brown, 22, adopted a baby girl three months ago.
A New Title for the Rock Legend
Jon Bon Jovi showed off a bracelet that reads 'Papa Jon.' He explained, 'I’m like the pizzeria... It’s awesome, it’s absolutely awesome.' The 63-year-old musician is clearly delighted with his new role as a doting grandparent.
Bon Jovi's Return to the Stage
The band is set to play three dates at Wembley Stadium in September, marking Jon's first UK performances since undergoing vocal cord surgery four years ago. The singer expressed relief that his bandmates remained loyal during his recovery.
'They never doubted me and never looked for work or decided to retire,' Jon said. 'The sacrifices that each one of them have made to be there for me is on a whole 'nother level. They said, 'No, we're with you.' Every day of every rehearsal they were there with me. My love for them has only deepened.'
Full Recovery and New Perspective
Jon admitted that it was uncertain whether he would sing again, but he is now fully recovered. 'It was longer than I'd ever expected, but it had to be right. We never lost faith,' he added.
The Forever tour, which includes a date in Edinburgh, will celebrate the band and debut their 2024 comeback album live. Jon emphasized, 'It's not about perfection. It's about excellence. It's like I have the gift to be able to hold this light. The gift that I receive is being in the reflection of that light when it hits the audience, and that's what I've been working for.'
A Newfound Appreciation for Life
Jon's vocal problems have given him a new perspective. He told People, 'I used to always have my nose to the grindstone, always put my head down, thinking of tomorrow, never living in the today. This forced me to not only live in the today but be appreciative for every today that's still here. So the simple joys of waking up with my granddaughter today, playing tennis with some guys that I've never met before, staring at the little puffy cloud in the sky. This is it. This is as real as it gets. That's joy.'
