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Check out the Ancestral Italian Hometown of Jon Bon Jovi (Exclusive Video)

Giacomo Reale | PUBLISHED: April 2, 2023

Giacomo Reale
April 2, 2023

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Jon Bon Jovi broke onto the music scene in 1983 with the formation of his hard rock band Bon Jovi. The Perth Amboy, New Jersey native started his music career writing jingles for WAPP 103.5 FM "The Apple," in Lake Success, New York. Over the course of his career with Bon Jovi he recorded 15 studio albums, 2 solo albums, and was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame in 2009. 

His last name of Bongiovi has roots in Sciacca, Sicily. Here are some facts about Jon Bon Jovi's ancestral hometown of Sciacca, Sicily: 

  • The Italian hometown of Jon Bon Jovi is Sciacca, Sicily
  • His father was a barber born in Sciacca and immigrated to New Jersey before WWII
  • The name Sciacca is of Arabic origin
  • The historic center is full of small artisan ceramic shops 
  • The unique Enchanted Castle which was created by Filippo Bentivegna is a real open-air museum
  • The Basilica of Sciacca is the Mother Church dedicated to Maria Santissima del Soccorso
  • The church has been the setting for miraculous events and where the traditional Feast of the Madonna del Soccorso began
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Giacomo Reale

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