Rock Talks: Bon Jovi Says Grammy Awards On Target

How many days has it been since the Grammy Awards? People are still talking about it! Not just because Justin Bieber wasn't invited to the nominations. CBS pulled off a power play and ordered all musicians and producers to dress like they were going to church. The music industry, as much as we've accepted it as a business; still has what it takes to pull from its system hard working, deeply dedicated, overly passionate soul selling writers and singers that have sacrificed their entire life to the art of musical expression. Pop Artists are always gonna get a little spit fiery while the Diva's constantly forget the long road to stardom is always slippery when wet. Mumford and Sons freaked me out with their British accents! There must be a written rule that clearly states all or anything resembling Blue Grass must look like they're from Tennessee. Take Carrie Underwood. Blonde, gorgeous dress...totally without a doubt Lorretta Lynn or from the 1970's Lynn Anderson. Looking the part is part of the art. But it goes way deeper than that for those that live the Rock road. According to Classic Rock Magazine, if you ask Jon Bon Jovi, the Grammys have gotten it right in recent years. The singer listed Adele and Mumford & Sons as bands with real talent, while adding that he worries about kids today and a perceived waning interest in good music. “The young boy band thing has its place,” Bon Jovi told British tabloid Star. “But you can’t compare One Direction to the likes of Adele or Mumford & Sons. Their talent is invigorating. I’m glad to see talent continuing because I worry this generation isn’t paying that much attention to music.” Last week Bon Jovi began the Because We Can Tour, named after the band’s upcoming album, which features the lead single ‘Because We Can.’ It’s been over 30 years on the road and in studio for the ‘Livin’ On a Prayer’ hitmaker. He says he couldn’t have begun his career on a reality television show like ‘The Voice’ or ‘American Idol.’ “It’s hard because they’re thrust into a huge spotlight and they’re expected to have a record on a par with the greats six weeks later,” he says. Earlier he revealed he was asked to be a part of many of those shows, but wouldn’t do it. “You see them there and they can hit the high note and then a year later they’re a trivia question,” he told the British Sun (quote via Star). It’s a big ask of these kids.”