During their Long Live the Black Parade tour, My Chemical Romance concluded a triumphant hometown concert at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium with a heartfelt nod to local legends—Bon Jovi. As part of a dynamic second set, the band delivered an energetic cover of “Livin’ on a Prayer,” transforming the audience’s nostalgia into electric unity .
Frontman Gerard Way, visibly moved, spoke directly to the crowd:
“I’m proud to be from New Jersey… You need Jersey bones to survive. And in saying that, we’re gonna play you guys what may be the New Jersey state anthem.”
That moment wasn’t just a performance—it was a homecoming. The band even received the key to the city of Belleville, an area deeply tied to their upbringing .
