Such was 70 years old
Former Bon Jovi bassist and original founding member, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. The band shared the news via its social media channels.
“We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such. He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. To be honest, we found our way to each other thru [sic] him – He was a childhood friend of Tico and brought Richie to see us perform. Alec was always wild and full of life. Today those special memories bring a smile to my face and tear to my eye. We’ll miss him dearly,” the band shares.
Such passed away overnight from a heart attack, according to JBJ who said drummer Tico Torres called to tell him the news.
Such left the band in 1994 after being dismissed for unsatisfactory performances and recording sessions for the 1994 best of album, Cross Road, according to Behind The Music interviews with Bon Jovi and former guitarist, Richie Sambora.
Hugh McDonald took over Such’s position as bassist, although he was never officially named a member of the group until 2016.
The band reunited with Such and Sambora during the group’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. The original five piece shared the stage together for an hour and a half, each taking turns speaking before performing four of their hits alongside the current lineup that features Hugh McDonald on bass, Phil X on lead guitar and producer John Shanks on rhythm guitar.
We will have more details as they become available.
