"Oxford Journal" review

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi has perfomed in front of massive crowds during his career but he was surprisingly nervous about his appearance in front of a roomful of students.

The Bon Jovi front man was concerned that he would not be up to the demanding questions being posed by the bright young things in the audience at the Oxford Union last week.

"This is my first time in Oxford and I don't know what to expect," he said.

As it turned out, there was no need for the New Jersey-born star to worry.

His entrance into the debating chamber was met with a raucous reception and from the moment he answered the first question he established a great rapport with the audience.

Asked about his world-wide fame, Jon responded with a level-headed answer. He said: "My wife and kids never asked to be famous. So fame stops at my doorstep."

With his easy charm and star quality, the 39-year-old spoke passionately about his rise to the top of the music business.

"My folks saw the dream in me and never discouraged it. There was no reason to believe that I was going to be in a successful band, but I believed it anyway," he said.