Jon Bon Jovi fans are feeling a little confused after his big performance over the weekend, in which his voice sounded a little better after surgery.
Others praised Bon Jovi for persevering in his recovery and using his voice to support people like Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
Democrats rallied Monday night at Hart Plaza, with prominent speakers reinvigorating Michiganders to make their voices heard in the final push for Tuesday’s presidential election.
Live entertainment comes from rock legend Jon Bon Jovi and leading political figures, including Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz.
At 9:30 p.m., Bon Jovi plays “The People’s House” with The War and Accord. He asked attendees to consider who can bring the country together. Bon Jovi said, “You will know that you are part of history.”
Jerry Braden, who is clearly one of Bon Jovi’s biggest fans, tweeted: “Absolutely proud of Jon Bon Jovi,” alluding to the singer’s hard work and growth.
Absolutely proud of Jon Bon Jovi
Listen to these vocals, absolutely incredible and the amazing progress since his surgery
Work hard to get better every day and it shows
I have so much respect for Jon using his platform and voice to support Harris and Walz… pic.twitter.com/c4iY385w4m
– Jerry Braden (@Jerrybraden92) November 3, 2024
“I have so much respect for Jon for coming out and using his platform and voice to support Harris and Walz. I will always stand by my favorite singer.”
However, not everyone responded positively. Many fans expressed doubts about whether Bon Jovi could still perform at the same high level as before.
I’m a big fan but IMO his voice doesn’t sound very good and I hope people are honest with him. I want to see a tour but I want to see him take more care of himself. I’d hate to see them turn into a state equity law.
– Michelle (@socalmich1208) November 4, 2024
Braden’s posts attracted a comment from Mark Spink, who quickly declared: “It seems like a struggle.”
Similarly, Wan Carvalho added: “It’s hard for me to see him perform like this… it breaks my heart.”
I’m sorry, I love Jon and it breaks my heart to see him struggle like this. I wish he and Richie weren’t at odds, the combination of their voices could take a lot of the pressure off of Jon and allow him to perform shorter. If Dorothea tells him the truth, we should too🥺
— rock/candice stylist (@rockcandystyle) November 4, 2024
However, there are also fans who still have hope for Bon Jovi in the future. Sheri A. hopes that the appearance is just a dress rehearsal for the upcoming tour.
You sing so well!!! Hopefully this is a good warm up and voice strengthening technique before a tour!!!!!!
— Sheri A. (@SheriA68768369) November 4, 2024
“Hopefully this is a pre-tour voice strengthening and warm-up technique!!” she wrote. During the rally, it rained lightly but ended the event in about 30 minutes.
The standing room area in front of the stage was filled with several hundred supporters. The appearance was the final boost for Harris as part of an effort to galvanize voters in battleground states as Election Day approaches.