More than 20,000 votes were cast.

The Boss started strong when the poll began on Friday, March 6, but the kid from Sayreville started to gain momentum around the 13,000 vote mark and rode a steel horse down the stretch to victory.

“Bon Jovi should also be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” said Tony Pallagrosi, a Jersey Shore music promoter and a former member of the Asbury Jukes. “I congratulate Jon on his victory.”