[TOKYO ROAD] Trivia Quiz About Bon Jovi

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Bon Jovi, the heroes born in New Jersey, are a rock band that still enjoys worldwide popularity more than 40 years after their debut.

With countless mega-hits like “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” and “It’s My Life,” they’re a group loved across generations.

In Japan in particular, it’s no exaggeration to call them one of the most famous Western rock bands, and it’s well known that the band and their Japanese fans share a strong bond.

In this piece, we’ll introduce trivia and fun facts about Bon Jovi in a quiz format.

From beginner-friendly questions to slightly more niche content, fans are sure to enjoy it—so give it a try!

[TOKYO ROAD] Trivia Quiz about Bon Jovi (1–10)

Which of the following is the best-selling album in Bon Jovi’s history?

Slippery When Wet
New Jersey
Cross Road

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Slippery When Wet

Released in 1986, Slippery When Wet is a monster album that has reportedly sold over 28 million copies worldwide. In Japan, it’s also known by the Japanese title “Wild in the Streets,” and it includes signature tracks like You Give Love a Bad Name and Livin’ on a Prayer.

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Which comedian uses one of their signature songs, “It’s My Life,” as their personal theme song?

Nakayama Kinnikun
Hikaru Shinagawa of the comedy duo Shinagawa Shoji
Shinya Irie of the comedy duo Karateka

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Nakayama Kinnikun

While Nakayama Kinnikun is active not only as a muscle-bound comedian but also as a bodybuilder, “It’s My Life” is used as his theme song, and it seems many younger people learned about the track through him.

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What is the name of the movie in which Jon Bon Jovi, who also has a career as an actor, made a cameo appearance and performed the theme song?

No Looking Back
Young Guns II
Moonlight and Valentino

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Young Guns II

John made a cameo appearance in the film Young Guns II and provided the theme song, Blaze of Glory. Blaze of Glory was a major hit, and for it John won a Golden Globe Award.

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How many tracks from their fourth studio album, “New Jersey,” made it into the top 10?

two songs
4 songs
5 songs

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5 songs

From Bon Jovi’s album New Jersey, five singles reached the Top 10, including the chart-topping Bad Medicine and I’ll Be There for You. This was a very rare achievement and an exceptional success for a rock band.

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What was the name of the festival during Bon Jovi’s first visit to Japan?

Fuji Rock Festival
SUMMER SONIC
Super Rock ’84

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Super Rock ’84

Bon Jovi first visited Japan in 1984, and their performance at the festival “Super Rock ’84” was their first show in the country. That year was also a memorable one for Bon Jovi, as they released their debut album.

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