Jon Bon Jovi opens up about recovery ahead of stage comeback

Jon Bon Jovi has revealed that he has fully recovered from vocal cord problems and is ready to return to touring.

The 64-year-old singer underwent vocal cord surgery four years ago after developing a serious issue with one of his vocal cords.

At the time, he was unsure whether he would ever be able to perform live again. Now, Bon Jovi says he is healthy and ready to get back on stage for the band's upcoming Forever tour.

"I'm fully recovered," he told People in a recent interview. “It was longer than I’d ever expected, but it had to be right. We never lost faith.”

After the surgery, Bon Jovi spent several years working with vocal coaches and training his voice to regain his singing ability.

He explained that one of his vocal cords had started to weaken, even though he had always taken care of his voice.

The singer said the experience changed his outlook on life, as he now tries to enjoy simple everyday moments instead of constantly focusing on the future. He said spending time with family, meeting new people, and enjoying ordinary experiences has also been a priority.

Bon Jovi also praised his bandmates for supporting him throughout his recovery.

“They never doubted [me] and never looked for work or decided to retire. The sacrifices that each one of them have made to be there for me is on a whole ’nother level,” Bon Jovi added of the brotherhood he has formed with keyboardist David Bryan, percussionist Everett Bradley, bassist Hugh McDonald, guitarist John Shanks, drummer Tico Torres and guitarist Phil X.

“They said, ‘No, we’re with you.’ Every day of every rehearsal they were there with me. My love for them has only deepened.”

The Forever tour begins on July 7 with a nine-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York. The band will then perform a series of sold-out shows in England and Ireland.