Consistency Is Key
One reason that so many rock bands break up has to do with frequent lineup changes. The genre is plagued with excess drug and alcohol use, so that typically has something to do with it. But that was not an issue for Bon Jovi.
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The band has more or less stayed the same for the past 30+ years with the unofficial stint of guitarist Dave Sabo in 1983, bass player Alec John Such in 1994, and one of the founding members Richie Sambora in 2013. The consistency has contributed to the band’s longevity and staying power in the world of hard rock music.