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Jon Bon Jovi Says He Is Fully Recovered Ahead of MSG Residency

A 2022 Gore‑Tex medialization implant and a three‑plus year program of speech therapy and vocal retraining have restored his voice and cleared the way for the Forever tour to begin.

Overview

  • Bon Jovi told People on Wednesday that he is "fully recovered" from the vocal surgery and feels ready to return to full touring.
  • Surgeons placed two pieces of Gore‑Tex outside his vocal cords in 2022 to medialize the atrophied cord and help the cords close more symmetrically.
  • The recovery involved roughly three and a half years of speech pathology and vocal retraining to undo years of compensatory habits.
  • The Forever tour kicks off July 7 with a nine‑night residency at Madison Square Garden and continues with multiple U.K. and Ireland stadium dates including Wembley.
  • Band members stayed together through the hiatus, and the comeback will test his stamina on long shows while underscoring how aging can change vocal health for longtime singers.