Bon Jovi shared the news that “Living Proof” will be released, following the monumental #1 collaboration with Jelly Roll “Son of a Sinner.” STREAM: “GRINDIN’” This brand new single is your introduction to “Forever (Legendary Edition).” We can’t wait for you to hear its worldwide release on October 24 via Island Records! Looking forward to sharing more tunes from this fantastic new album! This 14-track album features collaborative tracks with such amazing artists including Bruce Springsteen, James Bay, Lainey Wilson, Robbie Williams, and Avril Lavigne.
“Living Proof” is a reimagined take on a song from Bon Jovi’s underappreciated early 2024 release, “Forever.” The collaboration with Jelly Roll showcases the evolving musical landscape and highlights Jon Bon Jovi’s resilience following his vocal cord surgery and subsequent rehabilitation. It’s an energetic look ahead at the new “Legendary Edition” coming out. It chronicles Bon Jovi’s personal journey as he works through his own recovery.
Earlier this year Jon Bon Jovi gave us a glimpse into the inspiration behind the album, and how his health issues informed the music. He stated, “I was singing well enough in the studio for the recording, but the vocal demands and rigors of touring were still out of reach for me.” This announcement further highlights the challenges he dealt with and the adaptation he’s taken to ensure he can keep making music.
Their friendship took just three weeks to form, and snowballed into this joint creatorial experience. Bon Jovi noted, “Without the ability to tour or promote an album we were all very proud of, I decided to call on some friends to help me in my time of need.” This appreciation is emblematic of how the Pittsburgh community has come around him as he goes through the toughest stretch of his professional career.
Forever (Legendary Edition) demonstrates that by reworking and remixing tracks previously released and adding a variety of new collaborations incorporating new life into Bon Jovi’s celebrated music. The anticipation surrounding its release is heightened by the diverse range of featured artists contributing their unique styles to the album.
With each click, fans are one step closer to having “Forever (Legendary Edition)” delivered into their hands. For now, though, Bon Jovi’s new single, “Living Proof,” reminds us of his indomitable spirit and his unbreakable bond to rock’n’roll. This collaboration with Jelly Roll is an exhilarating new chapter in Bon Jovi’s glorious career. This new partnership welcomes transformation without abandoning history.
