Bon Jovi to rock New Jersey this fall 10 nights new arena

Bon Jovi set to open 'The Rock'


Newark, N.J. | New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi will be the first act to rock "The Rock," the state's newest arena, officials announced.

The band will play several shows at the Prudential Center starting Oct. 26, said Pat Smith, a spokesman for AEG New York/New Jersey, part of Anschutz Entertainment Group, which is booking concerts and special events for the arena. The number of shows has not been determined, he said.

The $365-million arena, which will be home to the New Jersey Devils of the NHL, is under construction in downtown Newark. It can seat 19,500 for concerts.

The band, whose hits include You Give Love a Bad Name, includes lead singer Jon Bon Jovi, a native of Sayreville.

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The group has performed at the state’s largest concert venue, Giants Stadium, many times – most recently, last summer. Initially known as a pop-metal band in the 1980s, the group became more of a mainstream-rock act in the 1990s, and has recently had some success on the country charts, too. Group members have always taken obvious pride in their Jersey roots, and even titled their 1988 album “New Jersey.”



Bon Jovi will doubtless fill the 18,000 seats at the Prudential Arena, which is huge for Newark: even if a fraction of concert-goers stick around to check out downtown or eat in the Ironbound restaurants, we should see some serious revenue for local businesses.





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