Over the past decade, die hard Bon Jovi fans in New Zealand have been resigned to travelling overseas to see the band known for hits such as 'Livin' On A Prayer' and 'You Give Love A Bad Name'.

A website petition has more recently been circulating requesting a full Bon Jovi tour for Australia and New Zealand. The group - which has sold more than 120 million albums and played 2500 concerts in more than 50 countries - yesterday announced it will be stopping over in New Zealand to play a one-off concert at Christchurch's AMI Stadium on January 27. [a good sign for the fan club members angry at changes they see as rip-offs in the club, the band apparently do respond to petitions. While the fan that started a petition against the fanclub recently backed down once word actually got out about it, it's now up to an enterprising fan to start a new one. We'll help spread the word! - now visit the following link for - more on this story

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