1. Persuasive PowerPoint By: Mrs. Regan

2. Very few bands that have been around for over 25 years can still claim the highest- grossing tour in 2010 like Bon Jovi did  Bon Jovi is the best band in the world! Lyrics are relevant to peoples lives Great live performers (concerts) Philanthropists

3. Relevant Lyrics  Relationships  Hard times  Current events (Bounce album after 9/11) (Griffin)

4. Live Performance  Sound just like on the CD  Jon very energetic frontman  Gets audience involved (on-stage passes) (Griffin)

5. Philanthropy  Founded Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation Charitable organization in 2006  The musician’s philanthropic efforts in the Delaware Valley began in 2006 when he helped support the construction of nearly 300 affordable housing units in Philadelphia.  Donated a million dollars to Oprah’s Angel Network to help rebuild homes after Hurricane Katrina  Very involved with Habitat for Humanity  Opened JBJ Soul Kitchen (restaurant for homeless people) (Cooney)

6. Counter-Argument  Other great bands out there  Not everyone’s style or taste in music

7. Conclusion  Many bands in the world, but none like Bon Jovi  Lyrics are relevant  Great performers  Involved with many different charitable organizations These are just a few of the many reasons this band is still “Living on a Prayer!”

8. Works Cited  Cooney, Joe. "Donate Now Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation™Rebuilding Pride in One's Self and One's Community – One SOUL at a Time. News Home News About Our Mission Our History Board Members Our Financials Store Volunteer Media Photos Videos Partners News." Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation. Courier-Post Staff, 2 Dec. 2011. Web. 01 Feb. 2012..  Griffin, Phil, and Jovi Jon. Bon. Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful. New York, NY: Collins Design, 2009. Print. Citation websites you can use: www.easybib.com www.bibme.org