Sayreville War Memorial High School's performing arts center was renamed the Jon Bon Jovi Performing Arts Center

Jon Bon Jovi is the lead singer and founder of the rock band Bon Jovi, formed in 1983. The band gained fame with their third album, Slippery When Wet, which sold over 28 million copies worldwide and featured hits like Livin' on a Prayer.

Jon Bon Jovi quoted himself, speaking about his Sayreville Bomber pride – “There's only one place they call me one of their own.”

Jon Bon Jovi began his life in Perth Amboy but returned to Sayreville War Memorial High School on Tuesday, which is his alma mater.

Bon Jovi, who recently made headlines for helping to prevent a woman from jumping off a bridge, is a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. “As an artist who embodies empathy and community, Jon’s work represents the values that inspire everything we do at Montclair Film,” Tom Hall, artistic director and co-head of Montclair Film, said in a statement.

Jon Bon Jovi just hit a high note in his hometown.On Wednesday, October 2, the founder and frontman of the Bon Jovi band took to Instagram to express gratitude to his alma mater as they

There was a big honor for New Jersey icon Jon Bon Jovi in Sayreville on Tuesday afternoon.Sayreville Public Schools dedicated its performing arts center to the iconic rocker."You are writing the story of your life,