![]() ![]() Bon Jovi, meanwhile, has continued to enjoy massive commercial success for nearly 40 years. The Replacements broke up in 1991 but eventually reunited more than two decades later. ![]() “Sure, I might trade bank accounts, but I wouldn't want pants." “How many critical raves has he had?” the Replacements frontman reportedly smirked. “I never heard of these guys, but I guess you’re an artist if you’re on the cover of Musician magazine.”Īccording to Replacements biographer Bob Mehr, Westerberg couldn’t help but respond with a swipe of his own when he heard about Bon Jovi's reaction. “‘The Last Great Band of the ‘80s.’ Yeah, right,” the rocker scoffed during his own conversation with Musician. ![]() For Jon Bon Jovi, reading praise heaped upon the Replacements seemingly struck a nerve. The biggest success was 1986's Slippery When Wet, a worldwide phenomenon that launched Bon Jovi into rock’s upper echelon thanks to classic tracks like “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “You Give Love a Bad Name” and “Livin’ on a Prayer.” Still, despite their huge commercial success, the band was generally dismissed by critics. The group had released four studio albums by ‘89, all of which were platinum-selling hits. At the other end of the spectrum sat Bon Jovi. ![]()
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