Jon Bon Jovi says he's uncertain about touring following vocal cord surgery

LOS ANGELES (TND) — Rock star Jon Bon Jovi said he's not sure he will be touring in support of Bon Jovi's upcoming new album after he underwent vocal cord surgery a year ago.

He shared the news during a recent radio interview with Mix 104.1 Boston.

I don't know about a tour,” Bon Jovi told Mix 104.1 Boston. “You know, it is my desire to do a tour next year, but I'm just still recovering from a major surgery."

Bon Jovi, who is the frontman and founder of the band of the same name, added that he's "well on the road to recovery" and was able to take his time when recording the forthcoming album by doing one song a day.

"My need, want, desire -- is to be able to do two-and-a-half hours a night four nights a week for months on end, and so I'm working towards that goal," he said.

The band released a new song called "Legendary" on Thursday. It's the first single for their forthcoming album "Forever," which has 12 tracks.

The album is set for release on June 7 and currently available for pre-order.

Bon Jovi posted a quick clip of the new music video, as well as a link to the full video, on X. A separate post revealed the album cover, which showcases JBJ standing in a street and wearing a jean jacket with his back to the camera. The words, "Bon Jovi Forever," are scrolled across the back of his jacket.

Plus, on April 26, a documentary entitled "Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" will premiere on Hulu. According to a news release on Hulu's website, it will be a four-part "all-access" docu-series that chronicles the band's "epic past and uncertain future."

As thrilling as the story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent is, it is even more rare that a legend like Jon Bon Jovi lets the world into his most vulnerable moments, while he's still living them," the release noted.

It will also feature the band's personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics, and never before seen photos that give an in-depth look at their 40-year journey.

"The series relives the triumphs and setbacks, greatest hits, biggest disappointments, and most public moments of friction," according to the release.

Richie Sambora, who was the band's original guitarist, is expected to be in the documentary. However, JBJ told Ultimate Classic Rock he has not been in contact with Sambora and didn't see him when interviews for the documentary were underway.

They interviewed Richie in London. I wasn't there. I had nothing to do with it," JBJ said.

The two performed together with the rest of the band in 2018 when Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bon Jovi formed in New Jersey in 1983. The band released its self-titled debut album in 1984.

JBJ, along with keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico Torres, are the three remaining original members. Bassist Alec John Such, who died 2022, left the band in 1994, while guitarist Sambora parted ways with the band in 2013.

These days, bassist Hugh McDonald and guitarist Phil X record music and perform with the band.