Bon Jovi To Quit For Two Years Post by: Dan The Internut 1 February, 2011 - 6:11 AM

Bon Jovi have confirmed they will take a massive two year break after they wrap up the Circle Tour in Lisbon in July 2011.

Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres says the break is all about keeping the fans wanting more, the ol' "absence makes the heart grow fonder" trick.

"Sometimes you need to get away so people can appreciate you better," Tico said this week. "The best thing I can tell you is we're gonna need a couple of years off for sure."

Before Bon Jovi's Circle Tour of Australia kicked off, Bon Jovi's charismatic frontman Jon Bon Jovi let slip he may finally embark on a solo career during his hiatus from the band.

“I’m going to sit on a beach for August [2011], which is usually what I do, and come September figure out what's next,” Bon Jovi told Billboard.com late last year.

Jon hinted at “a smaller-sounding solo record and/or focus more on the philanthropy and sports ownerships,” in his future.

If he decides to finally step out on his own (as opposed to buying a footy team), Jon has his heart set on power ballads.

Jon says his solo record would be a "lyric-driven, acoustic-sounding kind of thing with piano, a couple guitars, a B3 [organ] and a violin,” he mused.

“I do these solo things often times for charity, and I enjoy the atmosphere because it really gives the singer a chance to sing."

"You’re not competing with the loud amps. So I could see myself doing a singer’s type of a record. We’ll see.”

Aussie fans can count their lucky stars they just witnessed the full-scale spectacle of the Circle Tour live in the flesh.

It will be a while before it happens again.

Do you think Bon Jovi should take a break? Have your say.

 

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• JANINE COLE says

  GOOD FOR HIM TRAVELING DOES TAKE A LOT OUT OF YOU WETHER YOUR A SINNGER OR JUST TRAVLEING HOPE HE HAS A GREAT TIME

  Posted Tuesday 1 February, 2011 9:16 AM
• Tracey Gibson says

  I certainly think they deserve a HUGE break after their Circle Tour.. It would take a lot out of a person doing all that touring and I can understand them wanting a break for a while to stop and recharge their batteries..

  Posted Tuesday 1 February, 2011 9:45 AM
• Julie says

  He has a family to look after, we only see them here every 2 or 3 years anyway. Time to be a Dad and Husband.

  Posted Tuesday 1 February, 2011 9:45 AM
• Jodi says

  For sure they should take a break - they have been touring forever and Jon Bon has a stackload of business interests outside the band - so REST UP!

  Posted Tuesday 1 February, 2011 10:49 AM
• Kate says

  Absolutely gutted that they are going to take a break but completely understand the need to as they all give more than 100% in every show and it does take it out of you. The Fans will still be here when they crank it up again :-)

  Posted Tuesday 1 February, 2011 12:41 PM
• Trevor James Watson says

  Good.....bugger off!

  Posted Tuesday 1 February, 2011 1:09 PM
• Bon Jovi Fan says

  Sad they are taking a break but the anticipation for a new album and tour will make the heart grow fonder - they deserve it and look forward to hearing Jons solo stuff and whatever the band comes up with when they return.

  Posted Tuesday 1 February, 2011 2:29 PM
• heidi rudd says

  its great they are having a break but please please please dont leave us, we love you guys and i know i would be totally crushed if you didnt come back.

  Posted Tuesday 1 February, 2011 4:17 PM
• chicago dance lessons says

  It's not as if they're breaking up, they're just going on hiatus... the last time that happened, Jon cut his hair, so I wonder what will happen this time lol.

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  Posted Saturday 5 February, 2011 6:04 PM
• Grunter says

  Only 2 years? Can't it please, please, please, please, please be forever instead?

  Posted Friday 6 May, 2011 12:09 PM