Bon Jovi

In Bon Jovi, Margaret Olson chronicles the history and music of the band from its inception to present day. She closely examines Bon Jovi’s musical and social relevance to listeners past and present, exploring the remarkable ways the band has emerged as the expression and product of deep cultural needs.

Margaret Olson has enjoyed a diverse career that includes teaching, performing and writing. She has held teaching positions on the music faculties of Morgan State University, the University of Tennessee, Georgetown University, and the Peabody Conservatory and Preparatory, among others. She has been published in national academic journals and is the author of The Solo Singer in the Choral Setting: A Handbook for Achieving Vocal Health (Scarecrow, 2010).