When you think of Bon Jovi’s definitive hits, the bulk of them came from Slippery When Wet. The album’s lead single, “You Give Love a Bad Name,” gave the band its first No. 1 hit. Its next release, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Decades after it became one of Bon Jovi's most successful singles, ...