From R2-D2 to Rock Legend: Jon Bon Jovi's Musical Journey

Jon Bon Jovi recently shared a humorous throwback on social media, revealing his first music contract from 1980, which paid him a mere $180 for singing on a Star Wars-themed holiday album called Christmas in the Stars. The track he contributed to was titled “R2-D2 We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Despite the low payment and surrendering of royalty rights, Jon's career has since skyrocketed, with him now being a rock legend selling out stadiums worldwide. It's amusing to think that the voice behind hits like “Livin’ on a Prayer” began with festive tunes for a droid.