1990s-2000s: More mellow rock without any elements of the glam metal sound. This was the era of grunge so Bon Jovi remaining popular throughout that time is kinda amazing. They delved into hard rock and morr into pop rock and even acoustic rock. A lot of power ballads. read more
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