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Bringing the Big Hair and Big Hits of Bon Jovi’s Golden Era to Life

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About Slippery When Wet NJ

The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

SLIPPERY WHEN WET NJ isn’t just a tribute—it’s a time machine straight back to Bon Jovi’s glory days.

For over two decades, this powerhouse band has delivered the most authentic Bon Jovi experience on the scene. From the hair to the stagewear, they rock replica wardrobe pulled straight from the ’80s, capturing the look, sound, and swagger that made Bon Jovi a household name. 

Lead singer Mike Parkes channels Jon Bon Jovi with uncanny precision, while Radicci shreds Richie Sambora’s solos like it’s 1986. The band is rounded out by Sean Faust on keys, Ronnie Parkes on bass, and Ron Lipnicki on drums—each a master of their craft.

Born and raised on the same New Jersey stages as the legends themselves, SLIPPERY WHEN WET NJ has played over 1,000 shows across the U.S. and beyond, lighting up nightclubs, casinos, festivals, and military bases worldwide.

If you never got to see Bon Jovi in their prime—or just want to relive the magic—this is the closest you’ll ever get.

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The Band

Mike Parkes has been turning heads since high school, where friends and family swore he looked just like Jon Bon Jovi.

MIKE PARKES

Vocals
Radicci started his musical journey at the age of 8 playing piano, then switching to drums and gravitating to guitar.

RADICCI

Guitar / Backing Vocals
Sean Faust began his live musical journey playing keyboards with NY/ NJ area with artists Money For The Toll, Neil Rambaldi, and Erotomania (Dream Theater tribute) to name a few.

SEAN FAUST

Keyboards / Backing Vocals
Ronnie Parkes anchors Slippery When Wet NJ with his dynamic bass playing and backing vocals, faithfully recreating the role of original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such.

RONNIE PARKES

Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals
Ron Lipnicki’s journey to the drum throne began at the age of 12, when his aunt handed him a life-changing gift: The Song Remains the Same by Led Zeppelin.

RON LIPNICKI

Drums

The Band

Mike Parkes has been turning heads since high school, where friends and family swore he looked just like Jon Bon Jovi.

MIKE PARKES

Vocals
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