80s Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet Tour 1987 Raglan t-shirt Small
Chest 17 in.
Length 27.5 in.
Content: 50/50 Cotton/Polyester
Tag Brand: Springford
This sweet shirt is for the beloved New Jersey rock band Bon Jovi, and it commemorates the promotional tour for their album Slippery When Wet. Released in 1986, this was the group's third studio album, and it 's the one that truly put the band on the map. Slippery When Wet earned the band international success, and it spawned three top ten hit singles: "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer", and "Wanted Dead or Alive". Having been certified 15x platinum, the album is often credited with paving the way for hair metal to break into the mainstream.
The Slippery When Wet Tour became Bon Jovi's first major international tour. The group spent more the a year on the road, and they were supported by bands like Cinderella and Queensryche. The group was also invited to perform at the Monsters of Rock festival two years in a row, first in 1986 with Warlock, Michael Schenker Group, Def Leppard, Ozzy Osbourne, and Scorpions as the headliner. The following year, Bon Jovi headlined the show, featuring Dio, Metallica, Cinderella, Anthrax, and W.A.S.P.
The tag says medium but this shirt fits like a modern unisex adult small. There are some small spots on the front and a hole on the left sleeve when wearing, see pics.
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