Jon Bon Jovi jumps on the 2016 throwback trend, sharing nostalgic photos: “Heard we were taking it back.”
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Jon Bon Jovi has joined the viral 2016 throwback trend, revisiting his November 2016 PEOPLE magazine
Jon Bon Jovi is taking fans on a nostalgic trip. On Jan. 15, the rock icon joined the viral 2016 throwback trend with a reflective Instagram post.
“Heard we were taking it back to 2016,” Bon Jovi wrote in the caption. The post taps into a growing online trend where users share photos from a decade ago.
The first image features Bon Jovi in front of his PEOPLE magazine cover from November 2016. The carousel continues with more throwback shots of the singer, keeping the nostalgic vibe alive.
In the final images, Bon Jovi included longtime bandmate David Bryan, ending with a shot of Bryan at the piano, blending personal memories with his musical journey.
Bon Jovi joins a growing list of celebrities participating in the trend, including Travis and Jason Kelce. The movement, which began around Jan. 1, 2026, frames 2026 as the “new 2016,” inspiring fans to revisit a specific era of internet culture and personal moments.
The trend emphasizes nostalgia, as users share photos and videos from 2016, often highlighting the distinct filters and aesthetic of that time. It has evolved into a pop culture flashback, with social media filled with compilation-style posts celebrating the visuals and memories of that year.
Bon Jovi’s carousel captures that feeling perfectly, starting with his iconic PEOPLE cover and ending with a musical nod alongside Bryan.