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Fans can expect a bit of "wow" factor for Bon Jovi's Because We Can -- The Tour, which kicks off February 9 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The group is currently rehearsing for the year-long trek, and keyboardist David Bryan tells us that it will live up to the visual standards set by Bon Jovi's other tours:
"With every tour we...try to up our game...without making it such a production that you lose the fact there's a band there. For us it enhances what we do, and we've got some really cool tricks up our sleeve. It's really looking cool."
Bryan would not, however, talk about specific aspects of the show, saying, "then it wouldn't be a surprise."
Bon Jovi also expects the set list to evolve during the tour, especially since the group will be touring for more than six weeks before the March 26 release of its new album, "What About Now." Guitarist Richie Sambora notes that, "It's the first time we've ever done this in the band's existence. It's the first time we've ever actually toured before we put a record out."
The first Bon Jovi's North American tour runs until April 25 in San Jose, California, returning for a stadium run in July. Its European tour includes Britain's Isle of Wight Festival on June 6 and the first Barclaycard British Summer Time festival on July 5 in London's Hyde Park.
Dr. John Cooper
Born in Latvia, Dr. John Cooper
migrated with his parents to this
country and grew up on his father's
beet farm. Poor, the only enjoyment
the family had was an old radio his
father recieved in a trade for his older
sister. Evenings were spent listening
to Amos 8- Andy, The Lone Ranger and
other old time radio shows which led
to his interest into the broadcast
industry. Alter 17 years as host of
Ohio's KHOG "Swap Shop" John hit the
big time by swaping his pet hamster,
Mason, for a degree from the College
of Musical Knowledge which he used
to land a gig in Central New York. From
there it was no where but up.
He joined PYX 106 after a short stint on Broadway in Michael Jackson's "The WIZ". His meteoric rise to the top as Program Director came as a surprise to all in the industry. When asked his most memorable moment in radio, John replied, "my interview with the guy who lived next door to the guy who was the third cousin of the guy who whittled a pair of drumsticks for Pete Best."
He joined PYX 106 after a short stint on Broadway in Michael Jackson's "The WIZ". His meteoric rise to the top as Program Director came as a surprise to all in the industry. When asked his most memorable moment in radio, John replied, "my interview with the guy who lived next door to the guy who was the third cousin of the guy who whittled a pair of drumsticks for Pete Best."
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