Feb 4th, 2009
The World Loves Bon Jovi.
The world loves Guns ‘n Roses, but not as much as it loves Bon Jovi. It’s a universal truth. I write this as “It’s My Life” wails from my roommate’s cell phone he listens to while taking a shower.

This is not an isolated event, and it is not just because Spanish Bryan (pictured above, second from the right) was actually part of an exceedingly awesome Spanish hair band called “Crom XXL” that played for 11 years and got a good bit of media coverage. Everywhere I go there is universal love for Bon Jovi; on the radio, in karaoke bars, in regular bars, private parties, whatever. South America, Central/Eastern Europe, and Turkey. Don’t let me down, India.

That website kinda hurts my eyes, but it was well worth it.
I knew I liked this Bryan for some reason.
Conversely, BonJovi loves the world.
I heard Bon Jovi in India, for sure. Mostly at a great garage bar in Bandra (upscale suburb of Bombay filled with expats and nouveau riche) called Toto’s.