Weekend Self-Care: The Musical Stylings of Bon Jovi
"Rock 'n' roll will save the world!"
As much as those of us who love the genre would like it to be true, rock 'n' roll has not, thus far, saved our home planet. But that doesn't mean that those involved in the creation of the music can't themselves be lifesavers.
This past week, Jersey rock icon Jon Bon Jovi made news when he helped talk down a woman from a Nashville bridge. From The Tennessean:
Bon Jovi has always been one of the most down-to-earth rock stars and there can be no doubt that he used his humility and genuine affection to help re-center this woman and to help convince her that she had so much more life to live. It's a testament to Bon Jovi's character that he didn't just pass off the situation but felt compelled to do what he could to help. He has always been a mensch and this latest episode is just another example of how he truly is one of the nicest and genuinely caring people in rock 'n' roll. Bon Jovi might not have saved the world, but he did help save the life of one individual whose own world is so much brighter after having him intervene.Rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his team talked a woman down from a ledge on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Nashville on Tuesday, the Metro Nashville Police Department said in a social media post.
Bon Jovi was filming a music video for his song “The People’s House” on the bridge, which remained open to the public during the shoot. In a video posted by MNPD, a woman wearing a blue shirt is seen over the ledge of the bridge with her arms wrapped around its railing.
The video shows Bon Jovi and a production assistant walking along the bridge, which spans the Cumberland River between downtown Nashville and Nissan Stadium, and greeting the woman on the ledge. The musician leans against the rail.
The production assistant begins talking to the woman before Bon Jovi joins in.
The woman then turns toward Bon Jovi and the production assistant, and they help her over the railing.
Once safe, the woman and Bon Jovi face each other, and the Grammy-winning singer hugs her before the group walks away.
To thank JBJ, let us enjoy some of his band's ballads this weekend. And in the spirit of the man, know that each of you is loved, valued, and admired. As always, take care of yourselves and your loved ones this weekend.