Bon Jovi on marriage secrets

Jon Bon Jovi "just adores" his wife Dorothea.

The 52-year-old musician has been married to his spouse since 1989, after the pair first started dating at high school.

And questioned about the secrets to such a happy, long-term union, Jon insists there's one simple answer.

"I got it right the first time," Jon told People.com. "She's the best, I just adore her."

Jon was speaking while attending Common Thread: An Acoustic Collection Music Series, an event held during New York Fashion Week that he is curating alongside fashion designer Kenneth Cole.

While Jon is keeping himself busy with his personal life and his philanthropic pursuits, he is also working with his band on a new offering.

Speaking about the upcoming album, Jon said: "I was in the studio all day working on the new record, I walked here from the studio."

Jon also revealed he has been getting inspiration from daily events for the new record, adding: "I just read the paper, it gives you an opportunity to write something… It's early but I'm about a dozen songs in. I feel good."

Jon is perhaps as well known these days for his charity work as his musical offerings.

As well as the Common Thread series, Jon's Soul Foundation has teamed up with Kenneth's wife Maria and the HELP USA organisation to help build an apartment building in New Jersey.

"It's so rewarding emotionally.," Jon said. "I try to explain to people, take part in what we do because you'll leave there feeling so good about it."