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Frontman

Tony Pearce is the founder and frontman of The Bon Jovi Experience, widely regarded as the world's leading Bon Jovi tribute show.

His musical journey began at the age of six when he was selected for his school choir and received early vocal and guitar tuition from his music teacher. Throughout his school years he performed in numerous productions and local bands, developing the stage presence and vocal ability that would define his career.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Tony fronted Birmingham rock bands Scratch and Big Shot, both of which enjoyed significant media attention. Dedicated to perfecting his craft, he also spent three years studying with some of the UK's leading vocal coaches, many of whom worked with West End performers and professional recording artists.

In 1994, Tony's career took a major step forward when he was invited to join one of the UK's leading Bon Jovi tribute acts. Over the following years he performed to huge audiences around the world, earning a reputation as one of the finest Bon Jovi vocalists anywhere on the live music circuit.

After leaving the band in 2004, Tony founded The Bon Jovi Experience, which has since become the most successful and internationally recognised Bon Jovi show on the planet. The band has toured extensively across the UK, Europe, Dubai and South America, delivering sell-out performances to thousands of fans and continuing to take the show to new audiences around the world.

Tony is renowned for his extraordinary resemblance to Jon Bon Jovi, both visually and vocally, and is regularly mistaken for the rock icon himself. His likeness has led to countless double takes from fans, media and even fellow musicians.

One of the highlights of his career came when he was personally invited by Matt Bongiovi, Jon Bon Jovi's brother, to perform at London's Hard Rock Cafe during celebrations surrounding Jon Bon Jovi's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The evening became even more memorable when Jon Bon Jovi himself joined Tony on stage to perform "Who Says You Can't Go Home", a song that remains a standout moment in The Bon Jovi Experience theatre production today.

Most recently, Tony was personally invited to attend an interview with singer Anastacia as part of a Sky Arts project, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, London. She was so taken aback by Tony's appearance and performance that she initially thought he was the real Jon Bon Jovi in the audience, before joining him for an impromptu rendition of "You Give Love a Bad Name."

Combining world-class musicianship, decades of experience and an uncanny likeness to one of rock's greatest frontmen, Tony continues to lead The Bon Jovi Experience across the globe, delivering the closest thing to the real Bon Jovi concert experience.