Photos: “Bon Jovi: WORK” – New book features behind-the-scenes images by photographer David Bergman
February 26, 2014
April 15, 2010 - Jon Bon Jovi performs on stage with his band Bon Jovi at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA on April 15, 2010. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20100415_Bon_Jovi_Atlanta_0454.NEF )
June 17, 2011 - Jon Bon Jovi looks out of the window during his band Bon Jovi's private plane flight from Bucharest, Romania to Cologne, Germany during the European leg of their concert tour on June 11, 2011. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20110711_Bon_Jovi_Dusseldorf_0059.NEF )
July 14, 2011 - Jon Bon Jovi is reflected in the window at the airport in Zurich, Switzerland after arriving from Cologne, German during his band Bon Jovi's European tour leg on July 14, 2011. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20110714_Bon_Jovi_Zurich_0057.NEF )
February 18, 2011 - Bon Jovi rehearses at sound check before their show at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC on February 18, 2011. The band is (from l-r) keyboardist David Bryan, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, guitarist Richie Sambora, and drummer Tico Torres. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20110218_Bon_Jovi_Montreal_0176.NEF )
March 2, 2011 - On his 49th birthday, Jon Bon Jovi drinks a bottle of water in his dressing room after performing with his band, Bon Jovi, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on March 2, 2011. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20110302_Bon_Jovi_Philadelphia_4263.NEF )
May 26, 2010 - Jon Bon Jovi performs on stage with his band, Bon Jovi, during the Grand Opening of the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on May 26, 2010. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20100526_Bon_Jovi_Meadowlands_1677.NEF )
July 24, 2011 - Bon Jovi members Jon Bon Jovi, left, and Richie Sambora perform on stage at Zeebrugge Beach in Bruges, BE on July 24, 2011. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20110724_Bon_Jovi_Bruges_2057.NEF )
May 4, 2011 - A Bon Jovi fan desperately tries to reach out and touch Jon Bon Jovi as he performs on stage with his band at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC on May 4, 2011. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20110504_Bon_Jovi_Montreal_1714.NEF )
February 14, 2011 - Jon Bon Jovi signs memorabilia for his fan's VIP packages backstage at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON before the Bon Jovi concert on February 14, 2011. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20110214_Bon_Jovi_Toronto_0207.NEF )
June 15, 2011 - Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora warms up backstage before the band's show at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, Norway on June 15, 2011. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20110615_Bon_Jovi_Oslo_0129.NEF )
June 17, 2011 - Jon Bon Jovi shows a look of concern backstage after tearing the meniscus in his left knee during his band Bon Jovi's show at Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland on June 17, 2011. Mr. Bon Jovi was unaware what the injury was at the time, but finished the show and would have surgery to remove the meniscus just over two weeks later. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) "Jon Bon Jovi injured his knee during a 2011 show in Helsinki," remembers Bergman. "He had a major tear of his left meniscus and had trouble putting weight on it, but still powered through the rest of the show. Afterwards, he refused crutches and gingerly walked back to the dressing room. Management sent everyone else back to the hotel, except for Jon’s chiropractor / trainer Dean Grillo and me. I was obviously concerned because we didn’t know how bad the injury was at the time. Of course, Jon is a friend and I wanted him to be OK, but I also knew that an injury to one of the biggest rock stars in the world might have historical importance. I went into 'photojournalist' mode and simply documented everything that was happening. It was eerily quiet in the room as Dean worked on Jon, who was in obvious pain. Jon didn’t cancel any shows and continued to perform for a couple of weeks until having successful surgery in Ireland." ( 20110617_Bon_Jovi_Helsinki_3319.NEF )
October 2, 2013 - Jon Bon Jovi's handwritten set list is pictured on stage along with his coffee and ear monitors during Bon Jovi's sound check at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC on October 2, 2013. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20131002_Bon_Jovi_Vancouver_0178.tiff )
July 14, 2011 - Bon Jovi gathers up backstage before their show at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich, CH on July 14, 2011. Pictured is (from l-r) keyboardist David Bryan, manager Paul Korzilius, guitarist Richie Sambora, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, and drummer Tico Torres. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20110714_Bon_Jovi_Zurich_0157.NEF )
September 26, 2012 - Jon Bon Jovi checks the settings on his camera during a photo lesson in New York, NY on September 26, 2012. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) "Jon Bon Jovi is a smart guy who loves to learn new things," says Bergman. "As a creative person, he’s always been interested in photography and, after watching me work day after day photographing him, he starting asking questions. I occasionally teach individual and group photo workshops, but he’s clearly my highest profile photo student! During the tour on non-show days, we would walk around parks in the neighborhood and I’d teach him about apertures and shutter speeds. He’s got a great eye, but didn’t know the technical aspects of making an image. I took this photo of him in lower Manhattan, New York City, as he adjusted the settings on his camera. Inside WORK, there’s a special section featuring some of the images he’s taken on family vacations around the world and I’m quite proud of his work! It’s quite a unique look at Jon’s life literally through his own eyes." ( 20120926_JBJ_Photo_lesson_0014.NEF )
March 13, 2013 - Bon Jovi members Jon Bon Jovi, left, and Richie Sambora perform on stage at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO on March 13, 2013. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20130313_Bon_Jovi_St_Louis_1710.NEF )
March 13, 2013 - Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora performs on stage with his band at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO on March 13, 2013. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20130313_Bon_Jovi_St_Louis_1734.NEF )
May 17, 2013 - Jon Bon Jovi performs with his band Bon Jovi at Krieau Racetrack in Vienna, Austria on May 17, 2013. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20130517_Bon_Jovi_Vienna_0761.NEF )
July 3, 2013 - Jon Bon Jovi performs on stage with his band Bon Jovi at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland on July 3, 2013. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20130703_Bon_Jovi_Glasgow_1194.NEF )
June 19, 2013 - The curtain of Jon Bon Jovi's 'quick change' room is open, revealing the private area as he performs on stage with his band Bon Jovi at PGE Arena in Gdansk, Poland on June 19, 2013. Inside, Mr. Bon Jovi has a drawing of Vince Lombardi, a photo of Frank Sinatra, and an inspirational quote from the Notre Dame football team along with the current show's set list, tea, and water. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20130619_Bon_Jovi_Gdansk_0255.NEF )
October 20, 2013 - Jon Bon Jovi warms down in his dressing room after his band Bon Jovi's concert at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, NE on October 20, 2013 (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20131020_Bon_Jovi_Lincoln_3199.NEF )
January 7, 2014 - Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres relaxes on his Corvette Stingray in front of his home in Jupiter, Florida on January 7, 2014. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20140107_Bon_Jovi_Tico_at_home_0070.NEF )
January 17, 2014 - Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan works on the score for his new musical "Chasing The Song" at his home in Colts Neck, NJ on January 17, 2014. Bryan won two Tony awards for writing the music to the Broadway show, "Memphis." (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20140117_Bon_Jovi_David_at_home_0285.JPG )
October 2, 2013 - Jon Bon Jovi walks Branka Delic down the aisle before her wedding to Gonzalo Cladera at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, NV on October 12, 2013. The bride started on online petition to have Mr. Bon Jovi walk her down the aisle at the same chapel where he was married to his wife in 1989. The rock superstar surprised her on the wedding day before playing a show with his band at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20131012_Bon_Jovi_Las_Vegas_0114.NEF )
December 11, 2013 - Jon Bon Jovi performs on stage with his band Bon Jovi at AAMI Stadium in Adelaide, Australia on December 11, 2013. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20131211_Bon_Jovi_Adelaide_0582.tiff )
December 17, 2013 - Bon Jovi gathers in a huddle right before taking the stage at SunCorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia on December 17, 2013. Pictures is (from l-r) drummer Tico Torres, tour manager Scott Casey, bassist Hugh McDonald, manager Paul Korzilius, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, and keyboardist David Bryan. (Photo credit: David Bergman / Bon Jovi) ( 20131217_Bon_Jovi_Brisbane_0198.NEF )
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