Jon Bon Jovi fans are feeling a little mixed after his big performance over the weekend, during which he sounded quite a bit better vocally after surgery.
Others commended Bon Jovi for sticking with recovery and using his voice to support people like Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
Democrats rallied late Monday night at Hart Plaza, with prominent speakers recovering Michiganders to raise their voices in the final run-up to Tuesday's presidential election.
Live entertainment was from rock legend Jon Bon Jovi and top political figures, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz.
At 9:30 p.m., Bon Jovi played "The People's House" with The War and Treaty. He asked attendees to consider who can bring the nation together. Bon Jovi said, "You're going to know that you were part of history."
Jerry Braden, who is apparently one of Bon Jovi's biggest fans, tweeted, "Absolutely proud of Jon Bon Jovi," referencing the singer's hard work and development.
Absolutely proud of Jon Bon Jovi
— Jerry Braden (@Jerrybraden92) November 3, 2024
Listen to these vocals, absolutely incredible and such an improvement since his surgery
Working hard to get better and better each day & it shows
Much respect for Jon getting out there to use his platform and voice to support Harris and Walz... pic.twitter.com/c4iY385w4m
"Much respect for Jon getting out there to use his platform and voice to support Harris and Walz. I'll always stand by my favorite singer."
However, not everyone has responded positively. Many fans have expressed doubts about whether Bon Jovi can still deliver at his old high standards.
I'm a huge fan but IMO his voice doesn't sound great and I hope people are honest with him. I'd like to see a tour but I'd like to see him take care of himself more. I'd hate to see them turn into a state fair act.
— Michelle (@socalmich1208) November 4, 2024
Braden's posts drew a comment from Mark Spink, who was quick to state, "It looks like such a struggle."
Similarly, Wan Carvalho added, "It's hard for me to see him performing like this... it breaks my heart."
I'm sorry, I love Jon & it hurts me to my core to see him struggling like this.
— rockstylist/candice (@rockcandystyle) November 4, 2024
I wish he & Richie weren't at odds, the blend of both of their voices could take so much pressure off of Jon's & allow him to do shorter performances.
If Dorothea tells him the truth, we should too🥺
However, there are fans as well who still have hope for Bon Jovi in the future. Sheri A. hoped that the appearance was merely a dress rehearsal for an impending tour.
He sounds so good!!! Hopefully this is warm up and a voice strengthening technique before the tour!!!!!!
— Sheri A. (@SheriA68768369) November 4, 2024
"Hopefully this is warm up and a voice strengthening technique before the tour!!" she wrote.
During the rally, light rain fell but was gone about 30 minutes into the event.
The standing-room section in front of the stage was filled by a couple hundred supporters.
The appearance was a final push for Harris as part of efforts to galvanize voters in battleground states with Election Day looming.
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