The 61-year-old American rocker said he felt it was “a great honor” to be presented with the award. “I feel something like I’m entering the Mount Rushmore of music,” he said.
The American rocker Jon Bon Jovi received the award last night Person of the Year 2024 in the 33rd. edition of the MusiCares awardsthe philanthropic branch of the Grammy which recognizes a music figure every year for their charitable work.
John Francis Bongiovisuch as the “civilian” name of the singer 61 yearssaid he felt it was “A great honor” who gave him the award: “I feel something like I’m entering the Mount Rushmore of music”was the parallel that the artist drew.
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According to specialized American media, the award was awarded at the Los Angeles Convention Center during a gala that precedes the great Grammy Awards event that will be presented – also in that Californian city – this Sunday night (from 10 p.m. in Argentina). ) the Recording Academy and recognizes the best musical artists of the past year.
At the event, the humanitarian work of the musician from New Jersey was recognized through his organization Jon Bon Jovi Foundation and the JBJ Soul Kitchens, which assists people in poverty with food, housing and job training.
“Philanthropic work has been a cornerstone of my life and has always run parallel to my musical career and my achievements,” the singer of “It’s My Life” and “Livin’ on a Prayer” had said when he found out that it would be awarded the prize.
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