Jon Bon Jovi Calls Thin Lizzy His ‘Magic Potion’ as Miriam O’Callaghan Joins Tonight’s Late Late Show
In a highly anticipated interview, Jon Bon Jovi shared his admiration for the iconic Irish band Thin Lizzy. Speaking with Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show, Bon Jovi reflected on how the music of Phil Lynott and his bandmates influenced his early career. He expressed that the band’s hits like “The Boys are Back in Town” and “Jailbreak” resonated with him as a young teenager in America.
Thin Lizzy’s Influence on Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi, now 63 years old, revealed that Thin Lizzy’s music played a significant role in shaping his songwriting abilities. He noted, “They made storytelling fun,” emphasizing the impact the band had during a formative period in his life.
Bon Jovi recounted how learning Thin Lizzy songs, particularly “The Boys are Back in Town,” taught him essential musical skills. He stated, “Instead of a guitar teacher teaching you simple scales, this guitar teacher took out the sheet music and said: ‘Watch this,’ and I was like ‘there was a magic potion’.” This experience contributed to his development as a composer.
Upcoming Events on the Late Late Show
The interview with Bon Jovi coincides with the promotion of his band’s upcoming Forever tour date at Croke Park in Dublin on August 30. Tickets for the event went on sale recently.
Joining Jon Bon Jovi on the Late Late Show will be Miriam O’Callaghan. She will discuss her new book, which explores her life in the public eye, the loss of her sister Anne, and her experiences raising eight children.
- Featured Guests:
- Miriam O’Callaghan – Author and television presenter
- Davy Fitzgerald and Donncha O’Callaghan – Coaches from Ireland’s Fittest Families
- Ellen Keane and Michael Darragh MacAuley – New coaches joining the show
- Lynne McGranger – Soap star from Home and Away
The show will also feature discussions with the coaches of the 13th season of RTÉ’s Ireland’s Fittest Families, focusing on family rivalries and upcoming season highlights. Additionally, Lynne McGranger will reflect on an incredible 33 years portraying her character Irene on Home and Away and her fondness for Irish fans.
