Jon Bon Jovi and his family meet President Obama.

 

Musician, actor and philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi shares personal photos of himself and his family in Washington, D.C., during President Obama's inaugural festivities.

In this photo, Jon, his wife Dorothea, and their children, Stephanie Rose and Jesse James, meet the new Commander in Chief backstage after a concert at the Lincoln Memorial.
Jon Bon Jovi and his family meet the first lady.

Jon and his family also met Michelle Obama, America's first lady, after the concert, which was held on Sunday, January 18, 2009.
Jon Bon Jovi and his family in front of the Washington Monument

Like millions of families have done before them, the Bon Jovi family takes a photo in front of America's iconic Washington Monument.
Jon Bon Jovi and his family sit in the executive seats.

Before the first family takes their seats in the V.I.P. area, Jon, Dorothea, Stephanie Rose and Jesse James check out the view.
Jon Bon Jovi and Bettye LaVette

During the inaugural welcome event at the Lincoln Memorial, Jon performed "Change is Gonna Come" with soul singer Bettye LaVette.
Jon Bon Jovi on Inauguration Day

Jon joined millions of supporters who lined the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2009—Inauguration Day!
Jon Bon Jovi and his family attend an inaugural ball.

To celebrate President Obama's historic day, Jon and his family traded their winter jackets for formalwear and hit the town!