Jon Bon Jovi Performed In The Soviet Union To Save His Manager | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

Jon Bon Jovi talks about his performance in The Soviet Union, growing up with a passion for performing in a rock band, and his wife’s honesty.
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[@billyalarie929]

“That’s a clear broth, there’s no nutrients in it” is such a good line

[@chessmaster1212]

Amazing line from Conan

[@jamesa6494]

Sounds like my wife in bed.

[@Jayhawk9]

I was 17 years old when the Moscow peace festival took place and thought it was so cool because I was and still am a huge fan of all those bands that played there. I knew Doc McGee had to do this festival and I remember reading that Jon wrote a letter to the judge in Doc’s behalf. The 80’s were the best🤘🏼

[@hellrazor67]

Yeah, that was the Moscow Peace Festival 1989. Ozzy, Scorpions, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Cinderella, Skid Row, and Gorky Park. This event saved Doc McGhee.

[@maxinpains6937]

I was listening that over the radio that day... I was a little young kid back then . John hasn't aged at all except his hair lmao 😂

[@EugeneBorzov]

Doc refuted it and I'm inclined to believe him. I'm pretty sure this is not how american justice system works. Also, there's no snow in russia in the summer, Jon.

[@hellrazor67]

@@EugeneBorzov Jon didn't go into detail, but when he said he went to Russia in the snow, it was during the press conference to announce the concert, not perform. And Doc can deny it all he wants, but facts are facts.

[@danielhenry177]

And he's going out with the girl from Stranger Things 🤦‍♂️

[@s1x6x1s]

@@danielhenry177 that's his son, Jake, and they just got engaged. don't start a rumor and run.

[@Maria-nr4of]

Such a humble human being❤❤ Bon Jovi you will leave behind amazing songs full of emotions, that I and my kids will listen to them everyday!

[@teish]

That’s an INSANE story

[@terrijovi6100]

That was great...Jon is an amazing human and I will forever be grateful to him💕

[@billyalarie929]

He’s not my favorite but I’ll be damned if the dude isn’t completely earnest in all he does. I mean for Chrissakes, the dude owns a restaurant that LITERALLY is pay-what-you-can/want. He doesn’t need money, he’s set for life. So he gives back. And that’s who this guy is, he’s always been the guy who gives back.

[@jasonl1942]

Well, it IS a good tax write off...

[@CaramelSunflowers]

​@jasonl1942 That's not why he runs the restaurants. It's to feed people in need with dignity. They pay or they help out in the kitchen if they have no money. It is Dorothea's idea and they have helped many in desperate need and lost some who were too lost. They have also started up a program to feed hungry university students.

[@jasonl1942]

@@CaramelSunflowers yes...and they're great tax write off's...

[@CaramelSunflowers]

@@jasonl1942 A miserable way of viewing something good.

[@jjohnson8977]

This guy is a libbycrat. Most likely why him and John Elway no longer get along. Elway is a real man not interested in pandering to libbys and their evil cancel culture

[@1craley878]

Two of my favorites, this was awesome.

[@kathybuie3573]

My love will always be in my heart bon Jovi

[@timmartin8191]

Jon and Conan are great together.

[@thedrivingdad]

There is a great podcast about 'winds of change' song that includes Bon Jovi's manager...

[@Jayhawk9]

Conan is awesome 😂

[@M-gb6np]

Love you Conan the Barbarian🏁🇲🇽❤️‍🔥🌹

[@JMPT]

Very Nice 🧡

[@monicaochoa2001]

I LOVE this story😂😂

[@AllenKubrik]

loved this interview

[@GregLindquist]

I'd drink a Conan branded Peach Schnapps

[@kathybuie3573]

Love

[@boyeliza]

So, probably that's why an album 'Make A Difference Foundation' compilation cover songs to help drugs addiction then coming?

[@robertb2245]

The long hair is back...looking great Jon

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

Peace Festival of 1989 was legendary. Jon famously said this was the last time they'd ever play after Scorpions because of how much they kicked ass that evening

[@lachauntiswashington231]

very good

[@kathybuie3573]

I'm drinking wine but love is here

[@ChristysChannelYall]

I read about that drug smuggling story in Sebastian Bach’s book. That was just nuts. I’m so glad the airplane with them all on it made it there and back.

[@JovieOrtiola]

It's my Life music ✨🎶🎵🪩💯🇵🇭

[@tomeriaustin4904]

John is so funny 😅

[@user-os1xh2yy6h]

Good sense of humor, luv him❤

[@philczternastek8760]

"Dapper Conan in a Tin" - throw some old timey art on the outside, fans and hipsters (some crossover) will love it. - If you use the name please invite me on the podcast.

[@philczternastek8760]

- obviously the commercial would have to be a old timey prank call: Hey do you have Dapper Conan in a Tin? - well you better let him out! (1st two callers answer no, but the 3rd call the answer is "Why yes I do, and its the last pomade I will ever buy!" ). "Dapper Conan in a Tin, you'd better let him out"

[@RAIN-AGAIN]

@@philczternastek8760 That’s actually a decent pitch! 👍🏾 Hell….. I’d buy it!!….. lol Of course, my hair grade is “low and wavy”👀…. slightly to the left of the Irish Ginger Pompadour …. better known as the: “O’BRIEN TIDAL WAVE “😉 But…. Hey…. As a Jazz composer …. I live artistically “ off the beaten path …….😳 So.. yeah.. I could rock that…….🫣 But….. on a serious note. It’s seems like everyone who sits with Conan always gets around to thanking him for helping them do this… or that…. ….. the guy ……… besides being; hands down……..the funniest dude in the 21 century 📈 he genuinely has…. a heart of gold ⚜️ Happy 1st day of Spring Everyone 🌻 🎼RAIN AGAIN 🎼

[@billyalarie929]

@@philczternastek8760I’d buy it honestly with that campaign

[@jjohnson8977]

Livin in the past

[@jaygamilwatson8529]

Have to do that Skit (Handing out Tissue and cologne at rest stop bathroom.would be so funny🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@maureendunn5595]

❤😊. I. Love. BonJovi. Ever since. 1984. He. Amazing on & off the stage. He. Awesome & wonderful. Family. They. Are. Blessed. U welcome home. To. The. Best. City. Of olde time. ""Brother ly Love. City". Philadelphia. And. Ur. Welcome in. Tampa. Bay. Florida. We. Love. Jon. Uhave extra. Place in my❤. For u how. Wonderful. Person. Amen. May te. Lord. U &. Family.

[@yardarm5]

. oh me oh my , love that humble pie . PS back in the ussr . 🎉

[@pendragon6207]

That is the absolute most deadpan delivery I've ever seen of a friend and manager getting caught trafficking literal tons of weed, resulting in you going to the USSR to play a concert for him not going to jail for it :D

[@dapsign]

That story about the Moscow Music Peace Festival has been floating around forever and as far as I know, was an urban legend until JBJ told it here. The best part? The festival was supposed to promote peace and NOT doing drugs. 🤣

[@misterspikex]

This was common knowledge at the time. It had been reported on.

[@raquims3098]

Sebastian Bach's book also confirmed this.

[@barrettpickett5603]

I have always loved this band. Also loved the year the insult dog got them. And there success of selling out stadiums. And how scary to play in the original Russia while your manager is stuffing the plane with drugs. Party like a rock star.

[@arhan-]

There’s a fascinating podcast about the CIA’s involvement in promoting rock music to the Soviet Union - it’s called “Winds of Change” due to the Scorpions song allegedly being written by the CIA

[@RoodeMenon]

Wow...Bon Jovi's voice is getting wobbly.

[@jjohnson8977]

No way he can belt out any of his songs. They'll be using backing tracks live from here on out. If you see him singing it will be prerecorded and with lots of autotune for the low parts he croaks out. How do I know. Even bar bands these days are using prerecorded/autotune. No such thing as live any more

[@LoveABun]

It’s been wobbly for years. He’s cringeworthy when he sings now. I’m literally embarrassed for him.

[@philjames6165]

Cone-Jovi Palm made

[@walkingbacktogardening381]

wow 😂

[@chrisp.mophow8603]

Hurricannnnee

[@junkfunk3926]

Conan man switch to dark mode .

[@alex0589]

David's laugh off-screen sounds like a bird ahah

[@bluhevenlyII]

I like Bon Jovi’s music and Jon is a great philanthropist, which I really admire about him. However, my best friend LOVED Jon when we were in high school and beyond (I was the Prince fan and still am). I can’t hear a song by Bon Jovi or hear anything about the band without thinking about my friend.

[@Manchestertreblewinners]

Bob jovi is awesome I hear he a twin of Jon Hon Jovi who is also related to Jon Bon Jovi

[@bluhevenlyII]

@@Manchestertreblewinners aren't typos fun?

[@carladavison7140]

😲 OMG, that is just crazy that you said that about your friend loving Jon & you loving Prince, because back in high school, for me, I was the one who LOVVVED Jon and my best friend LOVVVED Prince! (I loved Prince too, but not as much as I loved (and still do) Jon!!❤ Seriously, how crazy is that?!

[@bluhevenlyII]

@@carladavison7140 ♥

[@rogerrynearson2500]

A new band Bob Jovi 😊

[@p.informatico1320]

Well... Dean Reed played in the Soviet Union back in the day...

[@martindeewan686]

All the security was for the american food, funny.

[@rangers11ization]

Smuggled tons of marijuana and avoids prison by taking his band to Russia.Justice is blind😂

[@GhostofZae]

Any plans for Conan to take another trip the "great" country Haiti anytime soon? Does he still have the shirt?

[@vladimirratnikov4842]

"if you even thought of having an album as We Knew It you would be imprisoned there" - what a bullshit!? Who lied him this nonsense?! In the USSR, western rock albums were not sold, BUT they were there - thanks to sailors, tourists, etc. And no one was imprisoned for owning these albums!

[@YodatheHobbit]

I hope Conan eventually gets to interview Emma Watson on his podcast again. It's been YEARS since he interviewed her on Late Night!

[@yardarm5]

. approved ‘ exactly ‘ . 😊

[@darareachphon]

Document Ta Re

[@gefaehrlich]

Mr bovine Joni himself!!

[@4Bester]

I can only think of 2 Bon Jovi songs (without looking it up). That is crazy right?! I’m 37 too, not a kid.

[@Christycat927]

So you were about 1 to 2/3 years old when their biggest hits were released? That is not surprising that you do not know much of their music... I left most of that music (glam/arena rock) behind in the early 90's so I don't much of their stuff from the 2000's and I have 11 years on you.

[@4Bester]

@@Christycat927 Thanks, ok so clearly I know even less about him/the band than I thought! 😅

[@Christycat927]

LOL... yep! I'm still hearing Living On A Prayer in my head... but they have released a bunch since then. I think I would recognize his voice but not the songs themselves. @@4Bester

[@jjohnson8977]

Jonnys voice is shot. The band will need to hire a new singer. If you see them live now guaranteed. Jonny will be singing with backing tracks

[@user-os1xh2yy6h]

Give the faith

[@grigolaya]

Jon and Conan conflate images of different periods in the history of the USSR and Russia. The Soviet Union in 1989, four years after perestroika started, is quite different, almost opposite from the 1940-50s or 1970s and eveb from early 1980s. Western bands and films were NOT banned anymore, everybody could listen avd watch anything tvat could get hold of. Everything changes in Russia in a decade, but nothing does in a hundred years.

[@robertsimonson2341]

Holy S*#t McGhee smuggled 40,000 pounds!!

[@bartektrame8801]

why are so many musicians funny?

[@Love-tv5bs]

What?

[@jasonl1942]

Jon looks like hes ready to sit in his rocking chair to eat some biscuits over a nice cup of tea whilst doing some knitting.

[@jjohnson8977]

After 4-5 hours tending to his lawn, that no one is allowed to walk on😅

[@sechay9328]

So is he Jersey Olyphant or is Olyphant California Bon Jovi?

[@NamGungEun]

Jon Bon Jovi Performed In The Soviet Union To Save His Manager | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

[@lutfimakarim8258]

Did Jon Bon Jovi just swear?

[@FromTheRightAngle]

His poor voice sounds pretty rough. Gotta suck for a singer.

[@r.g.armstrong2688]

The Jovi dude never even mentions names like Motley Crue or Scorpions. He pretends he was never part of the hair bands, uh?

[@44CJW]

And I don't know why because that was when he was actually cool.

[@WhateverHappenedToFun]

Exactly!

[@dalaga403]

FIRST

[@groundedextracts]

Concurred

[@Jim-pt8kk]

Nice teeth

[@LoveABun]

He’s had work done on them to be that white and perfect.

[@Nova-Spektrum]

One could have chosen something interesting. But one decided to choose something rather banal.

[@Obtuseuse]

He literally just described how white men with connections use connections to get out of punishment while poc get put away for a lot lot less. This is a cute story? Sometimes the white celebs on this podcast say the quiet part out loud and everyone giggles. Wild.

[@IVWOR]

As we can see now, the Soviet Union never disintegrated, but was simply reborn as a Russia that feigned the simplicity of democracy in order to gather its strength and start what it does best: WAR And it did not start in Syria in 2015, not in Ukraine in 2014 and not even in Georgia in 2008 Russia started a war back in 1991 in Moldova, and then in 1993 in Chechnya, etc. And practically all Russians supported these wars, and now the majority of Russians support Putin and the war in Ukraine THIS IS A FACT As long as the West lives its dreams and believes that everyone is capable of change, it has every chance to simply disappear in every sense of the word. Then EVERYONE in the world will live the way they lived in the Soviet Union, and that's if they're lucky

[@jaska05]

That's deep.

[@dougalmaguire2357]

Sure Russia bad hows your American democracy pedo joe the most voted for president ever lol

[@jacobmcmahan6227]

lol no just no

[@frydmambajazz7289]

I dont agree with the last part with the violence war back thing. I wouldn’t give a ish of living their way, its not that bad n I feel that theyre not really lying on their lifestyle being what it was before Ukraine. It prob would get worsened a lil if they start going to war with others and purely become communist. Change cn happen overtime n with reason not necessarily through fighting

[@frydmambajazz7289]

If I was Ukraine, I would have given up a long time ago.

[@danielhenry177]

My admiration for him took a nosedive once he started dating the girl from Stranger Things

[@MelancholicRobot42]

You mean his son?

[@melltenfys]

Yeah it's his son who dates the girl, he's married to his high school sweetheart for over 30 years now

[@markwilliamsmusic2987]

😂😂 are you drunk ??

[@SuperHotrod4]

My God, listen to his voice. No possible way he’s gonna be able to sing. Sounds like it’s painful just to talk.

[@johnnyrocker7495]

Jon, sorry to say bro but you're too old for that haircut. Looked much better shorter.

[@margeauxhamilton4925]

Poor Conan loses any decorum of class, integrity, and sincerity when he interviews JBJ who defines integrity, class and sincerity. And for the record, Jon’s wife of 40 years is Dorothea, not Dorothy.

[@MrCold012]

Conan, man, I love you but tone down the self-deprecating jokes. Its really getting old.

[@gefaehrlich]

Not really