1983		"Runaway" included on WAPP compilation album and gains national airplay Jon signs with Mercury Records Jon recruits Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Tico Torres and ALEC JOHN SUCH and Bon Jovi is formed.
1984		Bon Jovi (self-titled debut album) is released.
1985		7800° Fahrenheit is released
1986		Slippery When Wet is released Bon Jovi sells out homecoming Meadowlands (NJ) for New Year's Eve concert / December 31, 1986
1987		Bon Jovi begins first headline tour
1988		New Jersey is released (October) Headline tour (237 shows, 26 countries in 16 months)
1989		Bon Jovi Homecoming Show sells out Giants Stadium in NJ / June 11, 1989
1990		Blaze of Glory (Soundtrack to Young Guns II) solo album by Jon Bon Jovi is released
1991		Blaze of Glory wins the Golden Globe Award for song from a Motion Picture Jon Bon Jovi performs Oscar-nominated Blaze of Glory at Academy Awards Ceremonies Bon Jovi performs 1st (of 7 to date) annual Christmas Concerts (Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank, NJ) Stranger In This Town, solo album by Richie Sambora, is released Bon Jovi ends association with McGhee Entertainment and Bon Jovi Management is created.
1992		Keep the Faith is released (November) Keep the Faith Tour (covers 187 shows, 40 countries in 12 months)
1993		Cross Road (Greatest Hits Compilation) is released (October)
1995		These Days is released (June) Bon Jovi sells out 3 nights at Wembley Stadium (London, England) Bon Jovi films Live ferom London home video (at Wembley shows) Bon Jovi tours March - December 1995 Bon Jovi perform first-ever outdoor street performance on The Late Show with David Letterman
1996		Bon Jovi perform another 30 sold-out STADIUM shows in Europe and South America during the summer
1997		Destination Anywhere, solo album by Jon Bon Jovi, is released (June)
1998		Undiscovered Soul, solo album by Richie Sambora, is released (June)
1999		Bon Jovi record "Real Life" for Ed TV soundtrack
2000		Crush is released (June) Bon Jovi draw record-breaking crowds to their live performance on The Today Show Bon Jovi perform the first-ever rooftop show at The Late Show with David Letterman "It's My Life" becomes the most successful Bon Jovi single ever. Bon Jovi receive their Grammy nominations for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Performance by duo/group for "It's My Life" Bon Jovi take home My VH-1 Award for "My Favorite Video" Crush tour encompasses 41 shows in 11 countries before more than 1.1 million fans Bon Jovi: The Crush Tour (VHS/DVD) is released / aires on FOX Family Network Bon Jovi perform 2 sell-out concerts at London's Wembley Stadium; the last ever rock shows at the venue before it is torn down
2001		One Wild Night: Live 1985-2001 is released (May) One Wild Night tour encompasses 54 shows in 15 countries for more than 1.9 million fans Bon Jovi sell-out two homecoming concerts at New Jersey's Giants Stadium (July 28 & 29) - aires on VH-1 Bon Jovi "One Last Wild Night" concert broadcast from Giants Stadium on VH-1 becomes networks' 2nd highest live program ever Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora perform on A Tribute To Heroes Telethon. Bon Jovi perform at The Concert for New York Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora perform "Here Comes The Sun" as tribute to George Harrison at 2001 My VH-1 Awards Bon Jovi take home trophy for "Hottest Live Show" at 2001 My VH-1 Awards
2002		Bon Jovi enter studio to work on band's 8th studio album, tentatively titled Bounce (September 2002) / World tour to follow Bon Jovi release Bounce (September and October) / World Tour to follow
2003		Bon Jovi Career 20th Anniversary Boxed Set planned for release