BON JOVI SCORES TOP DEBUT AROUND THE WORLD
(New York, NY - Nov. 19, 2010) – Bon Jovi’s Greatest Hits (Island Def Jam Music Group) has debuted at #1 around the world and on the Billboard European Chart with their three-decade spanning retrospective that also includes their latest hit single, "What Do You Got?." The release is a new Bon Jovi "best," charting higher and selling more copies in its first week than the band's 1994 CROSS ROAD release, which has sold 18 million copies to date. Bon Jovi Greatest Hits debuted in the Top 5 in over 20 markets around the world including in the US, where it is the #1 charting rock release, the UK, Germany, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, Austria, Holland, New Zealand, Argentina and Korea. The album entered the charts at #1 in Japan, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Sweden, Portugal, and Mexico. The album remains #1 for a second week on the European Billboard Chart as well as in Portugal and Ireland.
As the world celebrates the re-release of the anthemic hits that have become Rock staples over the last three decades, the band’s latest hit single, “What Do You Got” is climbing the charts as the fastest growing radio single in Bon Jovi history.The band's extensive global campaign in advance of the Greatest Hits release included a performance at the MTV EMAs where they were honored with the first ever Global Icon Award. In the U.S., television performances included CBS’s The Late Show with David Letterman, NBC’s The Today Show and A&E’s Private Sessions while their intimate release week concert at Best Buy Theater in NYC was broadcast live to millions on YouTube. Throughout the Thanksgiving holiday, Bon Jovi will appear on ABC’s American Music Awards (Nov. 21st); the syndicated Ellen DeGeneres Show (Nov. 23rd); CNN’s Heroes (Nov. 25th); and Larry King Live (interview only, Nov. 29nd).
Bon Jovi’s last release, The Circle, was their 11th studio album and also debuted last November at #1 in numerous countries including the U.S. A massive world tour followed the release and was named the #1 tour for the first half of 2010 by Billboard and Pollstar.
Now, the iconic band has announced a series of new dates in the U.S., Canada and Europe, with additional dates being added by demand. The Bon Jovi 2011 Tour, promoted by AEG Live, kicks off in North America this February and tickets are on sale now
Globally, the Grammy® Award-winning band has sold more than 120 million albums, and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. For more information on all things Bon Jovi, visit BonJovi.com
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