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25 Jan 2013 Last updated at 15:57

#R2BonJovi

On Thursday 24 January, Radio 2 welcomed Bon Jovi to the BBC Radio Theatre for a very special Radio 2 In Concert performance. The band spoke to Jo Whiley and answered listeners' questions before playing hits and selections from their new album, What About Now.

24 Jan 2013 21:25:18

Thanks for watching / listening / tweeting / singing along. You can watch the whole performance, listen to the soundcheck and see Jo Whiley's interview with Jon Bon Jovi right here:

BBC - Radio 2 In Concert Bon Jovi
On Thursday January 24th, Radio 2 welcome Bon Jovi to the BBC. Join us here at 6.20pm to watch a live exclusive Q&A with the Jon Bon Jovi...
www.bbc.co.uk
24 Jan 2013 21:21:04

This one's a massive fan favourite... Dead Or Alive brings tonight's In Concert to an anthemic close. What did you think? Email your review of the gig to inconcert@bbc.co.uk

I danced with pans in my kitchen that was amazing . Bon jovi are incredible. Thank you joe xxxx

Nadine Erskine @NadineErskine tweeted:
Ending on a high #WantedDeadOrAlive Wish they had played #Always tho...that's my fave...#FantasticConcert @BonJovi @BBCRadio2 #R2BonJovi
24 Jan 2013 21:19 on Twitter

Heidi @SwissRichieGirl tweeted:
“@BBCRadio2: London buzzing from the roof with 'Wanted Dead or Alive' Where are you watching or tuning in from? #R2BonJovi Switzerland
24 Jan 2013 21:19 on Twitter

Simone @S4JOVI tweeted:
i really love the beat from army of one!! .@BBCRadio2 #R2BonJovi
24 Jan 2013 21:12 on Twitter
24 Jan 2013 21:12:16

Of course they're coming back for an encore! Kicking off with Army Of One

Bon Jovi Madness® @BonJoviMadness tweeted:
#R2BonJovi Army of one! They came back!
24 Jan 2013 21:11 on Twitter

Paula @PaulaEvans13 tweeted:
The crowd cheered loudest when @BonJovi left the stage! What's wrong with these people!! #R2BonJovi
24 Jan 2013 21:11 on Twitter
24 Jan 2013 21:09:01

And that's the last song... (or is it?)

David Smith @DVDSmith tweeted:
And now, encore with Wanted Dead or Alive. Hopefully. They said they were doing 90 minutes. #R2BonJovi
24 Jan 2013 21:09 on Twitter

Francine D. Estevão @frandoracenzi tweeted:
They will come back! @BonJovi #R2BonJovi
24 Jan 2013 21:09 on Twitter

Aina Jovi @AinaJoviFan tweeted:
the end? D: #R2BonJovi
24 Jan 2013 21:09 on Twitter

Alexia Candido @runawayfordie tweeted:
IT'S ALRIGHT! #R2BonJovi ❤
24 Jan 2013 21:03 on Twitter
24 Jan 2013 21:05:57

This is "Who Says You Can't Go Home" from the album Have A Nice Day

Lizzie Stuart @LizzieOnAPrayer tweeted:
I actually can't even explain how happy I am right now #R2BONJOVI
24 Jan 2013 21:03 on Twitter
24 Jan 2013 20:54:03

Here's the band's view from the stage...

BBC Radio 2 @BBCRadio2 tweeted:
We need an answer... Which one is your favourite? "It's my life' or "You give love a bad name" #R2BonJovi @bonjovi http://pic.twitter.com/Ttbbl8dc
24 Jan 2013 20:43 on Twitter
24 Jan 2013 20:50:10

Now THIS is a treat... an acoustic version of Living on a Prayer. Beautiful...

David Smith @DVDSmith tweeted:
I think I'm starting to prefer acoustic Livin' on a Prayer to the original. The acoustic version is just beautiful. #R2BonJovi
24 Jan 2013 20:51 on Twitter

Simone Magill @SimoneMagill tweeted:
Yes livin on a prayer acoustic. . The best version!! #R2BonJovi
24 Jan 2013 20:50 on Twitter
24 Jan 2013 20:48:14

Now for some texts. Not sure we can comply with the last one. It is a very fetching scarf, though.

Cannot wait for the tour June Aston Park woo hoo

Fantastic new single! Can't wait to see you in June, Fay and Adam in Warrington xx

Please can you try and get Jon Bon Jovi's scarf for my wife. She missed out on the tickets and Q&A. She Is a huge fan. Thankyou
24 Jan 2013 20:44:09

*Shot through the heart...and you're to blame* - time for an oldie!

BBC Radio 2 @BBCRadio2 tweeted:
Rocking and Rolling here in London the one and only.... @bonjovi #R2BonJovi http://pic.twitter.com/6jR0Uu9m
24 Jan 2013 20:08 on Twitter
24 Jan 2013 20:38:41

Here are our lucky Radio 2 competition winners at the gig.

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Competition winners Andy and Donna are LOVING ...
24 Jan 2013 20:38 on Facebook

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