Those unfortunate enough to have been born in New Jersey typically disassociate themselves from their home state as soon as possible. And then there's John Francis Bongiovi, Jr., more commonly known by his stage name, Bon Jovi.
The '80s hair-band icon is so proud of his Garden State heritage that he has become the token guy to call to add a modicum of celebrity to an otherwise boring fundraiser, building dedication, or bank opening in Jersey.