What? Bon Jovi is one of those bands that is an "area" band. I don't mean to suggest they are only popular in one area as they are definitely a worldwide success. What I am suggesting is that they are closely related to the New Jersey area. They are tighter with New Jersey than Nirvana was with Seattle. Bon Jovi himself co-owns the Philadelphia arena league team with Ron Jaworski, former QB of the Philadelphia Eagles. I'm just very confused as to why Bon Jovi was chosen to help Pittsburgh celebrate. Why not choose a local favorite to headline or at the very least a celebrity Steelers fan? Hank Williams Jr. has ties to the West Virginia area and is a HUGE Steelers fan. He would probably do it for free! P. Diddy was a huge Steeler fan growing up. Kid Rock was at the Steelers party after the Super Bowl. I have nothing against Bon Jovi as I enjoyed some of their earlier work. However, they were never one of my favorite bands and I always preferred guitarist Ritchie Sambora's gritty voice over Bon Jovi's. I just think if you are planning a celebration in Pittsburgh - Donnie Iris or Joe Greshecky may have been a better choice. Let's be real....it doesn't matter if my band is playing or if U2 is playing....the place is going to be sold out because it's about the Steelers...not the band. Nuff said. Now, who chose the band? Was it the NFL or did the Rooneys have something to do with it? For anyone who still thinks Bon Jovi isn't a bad choice, read this. Now how can they help celebrate the Steelers? If they show up wearing Steeler jerseys - I'll turn off the TV set. If you are a passionate Giant's fan, how on earth can you go sing and perform for 60,000 plus Steeler fans? You can't explain that to me.
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