Jon Bon Jovi announces comeback with Forever Tour 2026 after vocal cord surgery nearly ended his career. Rock legend shares recovery journey from atrophied vocal cord.

Jon Bon Jovi is opening up about his journey to returning to the stage after undergoing major vocal cord surgery three years ago.

"I’m grateful to the fans and to the band for giving me the time to get healthy. I’m ready and excited," Jon Bon Jovi said.

The singer’s son, Jake Bongiovi, and his wife, “Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown, announced on Aug. 21 that they had adopted a baby. It may be a coincidence (or not!) but Bon Jovi happens to share his chosen grandfather name with one of the characters on his daughter-in-law’s hit show: Papa!

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.

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