Alec John Such, a founding member and original bass player of Bon Jovi, died Sunday afternoon, according to a tweet from the band. He was 70 years old.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of our beloved friend Alec John Such’s death. He was one of a kind. He was a founding member of Bon Jovi and played a important role in the band’s formation”.
According to the band, Alec played a crucial role in attracting guitarist Richie Sambora and drummer Tico Torres to the band when it was still in its infancy.
Alec, you will be missed pic.twitter.com/ilfTeYyQhR
— Bon Jovi (@BonJovi) June 5, 2022
Such, who was born in Yonkers, New York in 1952. After honing his craft in a band named The Message, Such would receive a call from an early Bon Jovi lineup – then consisting only of Jon Bon Jovi and pianist David Bryan to join their new group.
“Alec was the one who introduced us to each other. He was Tico’s childhood friend who eventually brought Richie to see us perform. Alec was always rambunctious and energetic. Those fond memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye now. We’ll all miss him terribly”.
Bon Jovi was formed in New Jersey in 1983, and their songs “Livin’ On a Prayer” and “Wanted Dead or Alive” were both hits.
Alec John Such eventually left the band in 1994 and was replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald.
The original Bon Jovi lineup reunited when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. Alec John Such talked fondly of his time with his band mates at the induction ceremony, adding, I adore them to the point of obsession. I will always do so.”
“I quickly recognized how serious Jon Bon Jovi was when he called and asked me to join his band many years ago, and that he had a vision that he wanted to get us to. And I’m pleased to have contributed to that vision “In his remarks, he stated.
