NEW YORK, NY — (CelebrityAccess Mediawire) – “We’re starting in New Jersey and then taking it to the world,” exclaimed Jon Bon Jovi on stage earlier tonight at the grand opening of The Prudential Center in his home state of New Jersey. With that, the band tore into an explosive concert that marked the first of 10 sold-out concerts and the surprise launch of Bon Jovi’s Lost Highway World Tour. Anticipation is running at an all time high as concerts in more than 10 countries have already been confirmed including Canada, the U.S., Japan, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Holland, Austria – and counting.
Bon Jovi, who could've played ten nights anywhere in the NY/Metropolitan area, chose to kick off their next World Tour with ten nights at the brand new Prudential Center in Newark, NJ for a total attendance of over 150,000. The band's sustained presence at the new venue was a conscious effort to support the growth of Newark, NJ, which is currently undergoing a major economic revitalization.
"We applaud Bon Jovi's decision to launch their tour from The Prudential Center in Newark to bring worldwide attention to the redevelopment of this American city, and the economic impact this arena will have in the band’s home state," said Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live, the band's North American tour promoter. "We look forward to the most dynamic Bon Jovi tour yet."
Bon Jovi has set the bar for more than two decades as one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Globally, they have sold more than 120 million albums and performed more than 2,500 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 32 million fans. Their latest album, the Nashville-inspired LOST HIGHWAY was released June 19, 2007, debuted at #1 around the world and includes the hits songs "Lost Highway" and "(You Want To) Make a Memory." The band's 2005 album, HAVE A NICE DAY, featured the Grammy-Award winning song, "Who Says You Can't Go Home," and fueled one of the top-selling tours of 2005.
Tour dates:
25/10/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
26/10/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
28/10/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
30/10/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
01/11/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
03/11/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
04/11/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
07/11/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
09/11/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
10/11/07 – Newark, NJ – The Prudential Center
14/11/07 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
15/11/07 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
17/11/07 – Ottawa, ON – Scotiabank Bank Place
19/11/07 – London, ON – John Labatt Centre
06/12/07 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
07/12/07 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
09/12/07 – Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre
10/12/07 – Saskatoon, SK – Credit Union Centre
12/12/07 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place
13/12/07 – Calgary, AB – Pengrowth Saddledome
15/12/07 – Vancouver, BC – GM Place
16/12/07 – Vancouver, BC – GM Place
11/01/08 – Nagoya, Japan – Nagoya Dome
13/01/08 – Tokyo Dome – Tokyo, Japan
14/01/08 – Tokyo Dome – Tokyo, Japan
16/01/08 – Kyocera Dome Osaka – Osaka, Japan
18/02/08 – Omaha – Qwest Center
20/02/08 – Detroit – The Palace of Auburn Hills
23/02/08 – Chicago – United Center
24/02/08 – Chicago – United Center
28/02/08 – Washington DC – Verizon Center
02/03/08 – Philadelphia – Wachovia Center
03/03/08 – Philadelphia – Wachovia Center
05/03/08 – Pittsburgh – Mellon Arena
10/03/08 – Toronto – Air Canada Centre
18/03/08 – St. Paul – Xcel Energy Center
31/03/08 – Denver – Pepsi Center
02/04/08 – San Jose – HP Pavilion
04/04/08 – Anaheim – Honda Center
05/04/08 – Anaheim – Honda Center
08/04/08 – Phoenix – Jobing.com Arena
09/04/08 – Los Angeles – STAPLES Center
14/04/08 – Dallas – American Airlines Center
15/04/08 – Oklahoma City – FORD Center
20/04/08 – Kansas City – Sprint Center
22/04/08 – Des Moines – Wells Fargo Arena
24/04/08 – Nashville – Sommet Center
26/04/08 – Ft. Lauderdale – BankAtlantic Center
27/04/08 – Tampa – St. Pete Times Forum
30/04/08 – Atlanta – Philips Arena
— (CelebrityAccess Staff Writers)
