Jon Bon Jovi Joins Relief Effort

Jon Bon Jovi has cut short a promotional visit to the U.K. to be with his wife and kids after they were caught up in superstorm Sandy as it battered New York City on Monday night October 29, 2012 .

The rocker has been in London promoting Bon Jovi’s upcoming shows, and was left sick with worry after learning his wife Dorothea and their children were trapped in their home in the city when the bad weather struck. MORE HERE

Matt Lauer, who interviewed Bon Jovi this morning (November 2, 2012) on NBC's Today (above), said the rocker was in London when he called him. "It took you about three seconds to say yes," Lauer said, "and you jumped on a plane and got back here."

"These are our people," said Bon Jovi, who issued a statement urging everyone to donate to relief efforts. MORE HERE