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The media outlets have officially issued their formal retraction and committed to covering the band with the professional respect they have earned. This victory belongs to the 147 people who refused to accept the lazy labels and pushed back. Keep tagging these publications whenever you see them slipping into old …

May 16, 2009

Give Bon Jovi the media respect they deserve

Give Bon Jovi the media respect they deserve

🏆 Won — 136 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 4 months ago
We the undersigned, hereby demand that Bon Jovi are given the media respect they so rightly deserve.Bon Jovi are not "pretty boys of rock" nor are they "a hair metal band" both of which they have been labelled Bon Jovi write song after song, hit after hit, and never get any praise, the countless things they have done for charity is second to none. There songs are more then just music they are pictures from the soul! WE DEMAND BON JOVI GET THE MEDIA RESPECT THEY SO RIGHTLY DESERVE.

Updates

April 29, 2009

The media continues to ignore the depth of this band but your signatures are starting to force a conversation. Post the link to this petition on your Facebook wall today and demand that music critics acknowledge the truth. Email the editors of major music publications and tell them you are tired of these dismissive labels.

April 29, 2009

The momentum behind this push is real and shows the media can no longer ignore this band. Post this link on your Facebook page and demand they stop the unfair labels now.

Reached 100 supporters

April 29, 2009

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Jessica Rahman
17 years ago Featured

Living on a Prayer is a classic for a reason. stop the shaming and just let them be the rock stars they are.

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Kevin Becker
17 years ago Featured

the media just loves to tear down anyone who actually made it big without selling out. keep rocking boys.

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Sarah Abadi
17 years ago Featured

Finally someone said it! Tired of people calling them a hair band. They have so much heart in their music. Absolute icons.

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Mike Greer
17 years ago Featured

Never get the credit they deserve for all the charity work. Truly good people doing good things for others.

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Dave Perez
17 years ago Featured

Bon Jovi are legends. been listening since the 80s and they still sound great. critics are just jealous because they cant write a hook like Jon.

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Linda Ward
17 years ago Featured

LOVE BON JOVI FOREVER. Best band ever.