By SHAWN RODGERSSINGER JON BON JOVI performs with his band Bon Jovi during the iHeart Radio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.(photo credit: REUTERS)
Local Bon Jovi fans will no longer have to ‘live on a prayer’ as Israeli concert promoter Marcel Avram is expected to announce the American rock band’s first concert in Israel on Tuesday at a press conference in Tel Aviv. The concert is expected to be taking place at Tel Aviv’s Park Hayarkon, but the exact date and location will only be announced on Tuesday.Led by iconic charismatic frontman Jon Bon Jovi, the band’s legendary 25 year career has seen them produce 12 studio albums with more than 130 million records sold worldwide.The band has solidified its reputation of rock royalty and the ultimate concert experience, performing over 2,800 concerts and recognized with 21 music awards including wins at the Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards. They are known for monster hits such as “Livin’ On A Prayer,” “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “Always,” “It’s My Life” and “I’ll Be There For You.”