Jon Bon Jovi reveals how he met hero and ‘dear friend’ Bruce Springsteen

Not only did Jon Bon Jovi get the chance to meet his hero, Bruce Springsteen, but the pair have since become very close friends.

In his new documentary, Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi StoryBon Jovi, 62, shared the story of how he first met The Boss while performing a cover of Springsteen’s song in 1970. the promised landAt a local venue.

Unbeknownst to them, 74-year-old Springsteen was in the audience.

“I looked up, and Bruce was on stage with me. he was a boy. And he jumps up and sings his song with me… So you go to high school the next day. Needless to say, you look at the teacher and you look at the kids, and you say, ‘I’ve got a story to tell!’ And it’s a lot better than history class,” he revealed via People Magazine.

Speaking to the outlet, Bon Jovi opened up about the deep bond he and Springsteen developed after that.

“Our connection is deep, on a whole new level of friendship, because how many people can talk about life, love and loss as closely as we do?” He said.

Bon Jovi continued, “Our relationship is deep, and he’s a dear friend of mine, and he’s really like a big brother.”

Both New Jersey natives, their shared roots further strengthened their relationship.