Bon Jovi to release new collab album featuring Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Joe Elliott and more

Bon Jovi have announced a reimagined version of last summer’s excellent Forever album.

Entitled Forever (Legendary Edition), the record will arrive in full on October 24 via Island, and features collaborations with – deep breath – Bruce Springsteen, Avril Lavigne, Joe Elliott, Robbie Williams, James Bay, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Ryan Tedder, Billy Falcon, The War & Treaty, Lainey Wilson, Marcus King and Carin León.

“This album is more than just a collection of collaborations, it is an album borne out of necessity,” explains Jon Bon Jovi. “My vocal cord surgery and subsequent rehab was a well-documented journey that played out while releasing Forever in June 2024. I was singing well enough in the studio for the recording, but the vocal demands and rigours of touring were still out of reach for me.

“Without the ability to tour or promote an album we were all very proud of, I decided to call on some friends to help me in my time of need. All are great singers, artists, and also just great people. The result is an album with a new viewpoint and new spirit – a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends. I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music. I can say with certainty that there is always something bigger than me, and that’s we.”

Album opener Red, White, And Jersey, and Hollow Man featuring The Boss, are both out this Friday, August 29.

Check out the full Bon Jovi: Forever (Legendary Edition) tracklist:

1. Red, White, and Jersey
2. Legendary (with James Bay)
3. We Made It Look Easy (with Robbie Williams)
4. Living Proof (with Jelly Roll)
5. Waves (with Jason Isbell)
6. Seeds (with Ryan Tedder)
7. Kiss The Bride (with Billy Falcon)
8. The People’s House (with The War & Treaty)
9. Walls Of Jericho (with Joe Elliott)
10. I Wrote You A Song (with Lainey Wilson)
11. Living In Paradise (with Avril Lavigne)
12. My First Guitar (with Marcus King)
13. Hollow Man (with Bruce Springsteen)
14. We Made It Look Easy / Hicimos Que Pareciera Fácil (with Carin León)

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