Flashback Friday – Bon Jovi ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’

The BIG hair band Bon Jovi gets the spotlight for this Flashback Friday! In 1986, the guys from New Jersey topped the Billboard chart with 'Livin' On Prayer.' It followed the release of 'You Give Love a Bad Name' and was the second consecutive number one song off the legendary album 'Slippery When Wet.' The album has sold over 28 million copies worldwide. It was also featured in the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

Listen for the flashback today at 5pm on B101.7!

Fun Facts About 1986

Famous Quote: 'I feel the need for speed.' - Tom Cruise from the movie 'Top Gun'
Top Movies: 'Top Gun;' 'Crocodile Dundee;' and 'Platoon'
Top TV Shows: 'The Cosby Show;' 'Family Ties;' and 'Cheers'
Miss America: Susan Akin of Meridian, Mississippi

It's not a fun fact, but a historic event from the year 1986 as the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred. The area is now a ghost town.