Saturday, November 6, 2004.
BON JOVI TO BE HONORED ON AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
Dick Clark and the American Music Awards announced it this morning... (this was the 'yet-unaccounced' TV appearance we'd hinted at last week. Here's the full info:
BON JOVI NAMED WINNER OF "AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS" AWARD OF MERIT
Following in the footsteps of other luminary figures in the music world, Bon Jovi has been named the 31st winner of the "American Music Awards" special "Award of Merit." Tribute will be paid to Bon Jovi on the 32nd annual "American Music Awards" telecast, which airs live on ABC Television, Sunday, November 14 from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, and the band will also perform on the show.
The "Award of Merit" is presented to a member of the musical community in recognition of "outstanding contributions to the musical entertainment of the American public." The inscription on the trophy will read: "For being the embodiment of rock music for the last 20 years, for inspiring countless musicians to follow in their footsteps and for elevating all of us with their musicianship and artistry ... this year's 'Award of Merit' is presented to Bon Jovi, November 14, 2004."
In the pantheon of the world's greatest rock bands, Bon Jovi's accomplishments over the past 20 years place them among the elite in their genre. Hard-working musicians and prolific songwriters, Bon Jovi's music has won them a loyal global audience. Since 1984, sales of Bon Jovi albums (plus Jon Bon Jovi solo records) have racked up total sales topping the 100 million milestone, and they have
performed more than 2500 concerts in 50 countries before more than 32 million fans. Bon Jovi are the people's band everywhere. As the title of their groundbreaking "think outside the box" set (to be
released on Island Records November 16) proudly states, 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong... (for further information on the group, access www.bonjovi.com).
Previous winners of the "Award of Merit" are Bing Crosby, Berry Gordy, Jr., Irving Berlin, Johnny Cash, Ella Fitzgerald, Perry Como, Benny Goodman, Chuck Berry, Stevie Wonder , Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Loretta Lynn, Paul McCartney, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond, Merle Haggard, James Brown, rock promoter Bill Graham, Whitney Houston , Prince, Tammy Wynette, Little Richard, Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Gloria Estefan, Janet Jackson, Garth Brooks and Alabama.
In addition to the "Award of Merit," 19 other awards will be handed out on the special, acknowledging the American record-buying public's favorites in the areas of Pop/Rock, Country, Soul/Rhythm &
Blues, Adult Contemporary, Rap/Hip-Hop, Latin Music, Contemporary Inspirational and Alternative Music. The television special, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, is a dick clark productions, inc.
presentation.
- NO, we can't tell you yet what the band will be performing.
From: www.bonjovi.com
Monday, November 1, 2004.
Rally with Richie Sambora as a special guest.
Fort Lauderdale - Bike Rally / December 2-5 2004.- Events Guide
It's 4 days (and nights) of thrills and excitement through the streets of Ft. Lauderdale! Start the long weekend at any of the parties and expos around town, where you'll see the hottest custom bikes in the country on display. Mix in some motorcycle racing along with live entertainment by national recording artists.
Then cap off your weekend by joining 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts in the world's largest motorcycle parade, the 17th Annual SFPC Christmas Toys in the Sun Run. This year's grand Marshals for the ride are Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, and Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi
Don't miss any of the action! See your Daily Events Guide below.
From: http://www.ftlauderdalebikerrally.com
Monday, November 1, 2004.
Bon Jovi live webcast
Enjoy the best seats in the house. Your house.
Presenting Bon Jovi live in HD! Experience exclusive hi-def concerts in your living room with OnlyCableCan and Samsung. Tune in to INHD2 on Nov. 21 at 8pm EST. Or watch it on the web at SamsungUSA.com. And right now, when you buy any qualifying Samsung HDTV and sign up for HD cable, you�ll receive a Cash Card worth up to $200. For offer details and information on how to see Bon Jovi live on INHD2, visit www.onlycablecan.com/samsung.
From: www.samsungusa.com
