Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story in the 2024 SXSW Studio

Take a deep dive into SXSW with our Studio Interviews, where conversations go beyond the boundaries of sessions, showcases, and screenings.

Director Gotham Chopra and Bon Jovi members, Jon Bon Jovi, Tico Torres, and David Bryan, on music, their storied careers and the filming of their new docuseries.

“Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” joins the band in February 2022 and follows their real time journey with its fits and starts as they attempt to chart out their future.

As thrilling as the story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent is, it is even more rare that a legend like Jon Bon Jovi lets the world into his most vulnerable moments, while he’s still living them. 40 years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey from Jersey Shore Clubs to the biggest stages on the planet.

The series relives the triumphs and setbacks, greatest hits, biggest disappointments, and most public moments of friction.

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[MyVlogTherapy]

I love hearing from the whole band too. I like how the host gave them all shine and a voice, so important.

[mikecrews]

Bon Jovi, as a kid because of my a.d.d and dyslexia i was told i was going to be a vegetable and Id always struggled to fight it and if it wasnt for that song I heard "Its my life" when i was 9-10 years old it inspired me to go for what i wanted and even still inspires me today, when i wanna quit i remember its now or never! So thank you for that inspiration! I used to be in slow classes and i worked my way to honors classes and now im still fighting to live while im alive!

[lesleydavies]

So miss Richie being in the band, he brought the bluesy rock sound and him and Jon wrote amazing music together.

[SeanMccagg]

Yes, Jon and Richie are the most prolific songwriters off my generation if not all time, but lets not forget without David and Tico there is no Bon Jovi!!!Bon Jovi

[hawtmess]

I've been a fan for the whole 40 yrs. Seen them live 7 times. Their music has been a part of my life all these yrs. I was really impressed with the documentary. They've always been pretty private with their personal lives, and usually always talked just about the music. It was cool to hear stories and BTS. Jon's voice issues were a focal point also. It's incredibly sad and made me cry. If you're a fan, watch this. Its good

[CaramelSunflowers]

As a fan since 1986, I'm not ready to say goodbye. I pray Jon's voice/cords can heal.

[EvaMoore-qswd]

Ive been a fan since 1984 i love this band

[jennakenney]

I remember being in Washington D.C. as a 13yr old kid and experiencing Bon Jovi for the first time, it was my first concert. It was a love story that I have worshipped and a deep appreciation for each and everyone of these men that formed it.. I love how honest this band has been, I love that they were open and shared the struggles and I love that they have all given back much! Seriously this is not just a good recipe for a band and legacy, its a great recipe for living and life.. I will die being a fan of these guys.. have to say as a young 13 something yr old Jon Bon Jovi awakened me to the man in general..what a wonderful awakening it was, back then! So much fun!

[louisvalentino]

Awesome: I saw Bon Jovi and the band two times at Gillette Stadium. Both shows were so great. This goes back to 2013. The song "You want to make a memory" I sang to my wife Patti two days before she died from breast cancer back on March 17, 2009. I was listening to " Lost Highway" as I was visiting her driving back and forth to the hospital for 11 days. That CD was my first deep commitment to listening to the Jon Bon Jovi Band. Thank you to all the writers of the song and the band for giving me the song I needed to say goodbye. Can't wait to see this 4 part series. Especially since it was produced by Deepak Chopra's son. I worked for Deepak back in 1993, So, this has all the elements of my past coming together. Memories from the past that played a very important part of my life. I'm sure all of the fans are excited. "Legendary" and " Life is Limitless" are two of the most recent favorites. You want to make a memory, will obviously hit me in the deepest parts of my soul forever and ever. Great job by the interviewer.

[judyjohnson]

Judy Johnson here from Chicago and you got to know I’ve been calling you since 1985 and how much I appreciate all your wonderful terrific emotional songs that you’ve made over the years. Very proud of you and I hope you can sing again. I love you unconditionally and I always will, but I know you’re not at the end here no way not you and I can’t wait to hear you. Thanks for the memories.❤

[מירבסגל-וט]

Bon Jovi band its alive legend eche one of them cince 80s until today no matter ho they are I love them very much ❤❤❤❤❤

[EduardSLVRU]

I was born in the mid of 80s, grown up in the 90s while being listening to GNR, BJ, Aerosmith and Metallica. These bands always will be around to me.

[lorijakszewski]

😊❤love bon jovi band I wish I could have met him when he was young he was gorgeous ❤still is love him

[natasha-anne]

I've been a fan literally since the beginning (I was 6yrs old when I got their first album in '86 ). I've been to a number of their concerts over here in the UK 🇬🇧, got every single album and single Inc. the rare ones, I've got signed stuff and even all the movies/tv shows Jon did on dvd. Definitely NOT ready for BON JOVI to say GOODBYE #BonJoviForever #BonJovi40 🤘🫡😍❤😢😢😢

[roelpahati]

My rock n roll heroes... Until know I used to play your songs will the volume to thr max here in our house in Philippines...

[yarajamal]

My favorite band since I was teenager! ❤

[rancidcateyez]

The big hair will always be iconic and you guys were and still are HOT! ❤❤❤❤❤

[tbyers]

Hi from Australia....I was lucky enough to win a competition to meet the 5 original members backstage when Slippery When Wet was NO 1 everywhere in the world!
A saw 2 concerts in Detroit, then I had to do a review of their show as every thing had been filmed and aired on ABC TV Australia. I still think it was a total Fluke.

Was only 19 and in 1987.
Richie was the sweetest guy.. but I think they all were pretty much overwhelmed by their fame, that Many "things" occurred. Which rock Stars dream of.

Would love to have a quick meeting now 40 yrs later as now they are much more humble.
I must say they were very nice guys but sadley it was a hello hi goodbye, such a lot happened in those 5mins.
I think none of them were over 25. God it was fun.
Definitely gave their all .

Would love to have a fluke win again .
I rember my brother saying they will be one hit wonders. LOL. Joke is definitely on him.😂

Thanks guys for your commitment to creating such great music and beautiful ballads. ❤

[Improverball]

Damn I love this band.
Their Music has impacted my life and formed many friends and memories along the way.
RIP DAN

[deniseparuzzo]

I met the band wen i have 8 years old. Today, with 34 years really really its my favorite band in my life!! I can imagine my life without Bon Jovi ❤ kisses from Argentina 🇦🇷