Jon Bon Jovi ( born John Francis Bongiovi on March 2 , 1962 in Perth Amboy , New Jersey , USA ) is a musician and actor . He is most famous as lead singer of the group , Bon Jovi . Jon Bon Jovi ( born John Francis Bongiovi , Jr. ; March 2 , 1962 ) is an American musician , singer , songwriter , and actor , best known as the lead singer and founder of Bon Jovi .