Jon Bon Jovi claims he is the Tom Cruise of the music industry

Singer Jon Bon Jovi thinks he is the Tom Cruise of the music industry.

The 45-year-old "Keep the Faith" star - who has shifted more than 120 million albums worldwide, admits he has has grown tired of being snubbed by award ceremonies - just like Hollywood star Tom.

Jon, born John Francis Bongiovi Jr, said: "I am the Elvis Costello of movies and Tom Cruise in my music. I've been critically acclaimed in most of my TV and film work, but I didn't sell any movie tickets, and with the band, it's like Tom Cruise - I've had all the commercial success you could dream of, but hey, the guy still doesn't have an Oscar. What you gonna do?"

Jon also revealed that his Bon Jovi bandmates plan to keep on rocking into their 60s, just like their idols The Rolling Stones.

He said: "I look at Mick Jagger, who I idolize, performing, and he still looks good, not just for a 64-year-old but as a performer. We're musicians, it's what we're built to do, and while we still sound good, then why not?"