Bon Jovi hits never go out of style. The Martin Miller Session Band and guitar god Mateus Asato proved that with their rocking cover of the band’s classic hit “It’s My Life,” so get ready for a nostalgic sing-along. Every single member of the band is an absolute monster on their instrument, and commenters couldn’t agree on who stood out the most. All we know is that the band crushed it, and they had a darn good time while they were doing it, which makes the video all the more fun to watch.
There’s no denying Miller has a terrific voice for classic rock. Both he and Asato got to show off their guitar chops with classy licks at several points in the tune, with their fresh takes on the leads giving a new angle on the classic hit. Asato really adds a lot of flavor as the featured artist, and boy that lad can rock a six-string like nobody’s business. Bon Jovi always gets a place on The Music Man’s playlist, and we loved hearing the boys put a fresh spin on this classic hit!
Miller uploaded the “It’s My Life” cover on November 19, 2024, and it has since gained 1.2 million views. Rock fans were digging the band’s groove and added comments such as “This band is my absolute favourite thing on YouTube. Just incredible musicianship and incredible guests who always kill it too” and “Man, this drummer, I’m telling you. He’s the star of the show every time, and I LOVE Mateus.”
Miller sure knows how to rope in some talented friends for his studio sessions. One of the most popular videos from his channel features the band’s cover of Gary Moore’s “Still Got the Blues.” American rocker Andy Timmons sat in with the band as the guest guitarist, and wow, he plays the late great Moore’s licks with a whole lotta passion and style. The Music Man has to add that the band’s groove on this number is a masterclass in feel and dynamics.
Bon Jovi released “It’s My Life” on May 8, 2000, as the lead single from their seventh studio album, Crush. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi wrote the tune with lead guitarist Richie Sambora and Swedish hitmaker Max Martin. “It’s My Life” was the band’s biggest hit since their heyday in the ‘80s and played a major role in introducing the New Jersey rockers to a new generation of fans.