Jon Bon Jovi changed his last name professionally to match the name of his band, Bon Jovi.
Born John Francis Bongiovi Jr., the legendary rocker adopted the moniker when establishing his musical identity. The decision to use "Bon Jovi" for his band came from a friend's suggestion, who saw a parallel with the successful naming convention of groups like Van Halen. Consequently, to align his professional persona with the band's identity, he began going by Bon Jovi as well.
