Jon Bon Jovi told students “enjoy the book, you’re the one writing it”, as his band put on a surprise performance at a graduation ceremony.
The singer addressed the graduates and guests at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey before the band performed Reunion, a song about a class gathering years later to share memories of their lives.
He said: “Today marks the end of one chapter in your life and the start of another.”
He was speaking from a stage at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where the band has played to sold-out crowds many times.
“Enjoy the book; you’re the one writing it.
“Don’t take anything personally.
Congrats FDU Grads ??We had a blast crashing your graduation! Be sure to check out tomorrow's @GMA for an inside look. #fdugrad @FDUWhatsNew pic.twitter.com/8kjArhZie2
— Bon Jovi (@BonJovi) May 16, 2017
“Accept both praise and criticism equally, but take neither to heart.“There are many surprises awaiting you on the journey.”
The view from the stage RT @brendablackmon: #fdugrad A live Bon Jovi performance after a contest win from students pic.twitter.com/uTNz0aK28U
— Fairleigh Dickinson (@FDUWhatsNew) May 16, 2017
Most students did not know Bon Jovi would be appearing until they were already inside the university’s stadium.
Fairleigh Dickinson won a nationwide contest to have the band play at the graduation by generating the most interest on social media.
