Alec John Such

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Alec John Such (born November 14, 1956 in Yonkers, New York) was the bassist for the band Bon Jovi. He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced.

According to interviews with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora in an episode of Behind the Music, Such was dismissed from the band due to unsatisfactory performance during live concerts. Also his quality of session recordings during the Crossroads album were a contributing factor to his dismissal from Bon Jovi.

Before Bon Jovi, Such played with fellow Bon Jovi member Richie Sambora in a band called Message.

Hugh McDonald took over Such's position as bassist, having already played on several albums from Bon Jovi's debut onwards. However, he is not an "official" member of the band, since the members agreed not to officially replace Alec. Hugh does not appear on album artwork or publicity shots.

After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City.

Alec briefly rejoined Bon Jovi on stage at a 2001 concert at Giants Stadium in New Jersey. Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi has made it public that there has been contact between Alec and the band recently.

Bon Jovi
Members
Jon Bon Jovi - Richie Sambora - David Bryan - Tico Torres
Alec John Such - Hugh McDonald
Discography
Albums and extended plays: Bon Jovi - 7800° Fahrenheit - Slippery When Wet - New Jersey -
Keep the Faith - These Days - Crush - Bounce - Have a Nice Day
Compilations: Cross Road - One Wild Night: Live 1985-2001 - This Left Feels Right - 100 Million Bon Jovi Fans Can't Be Wrong
DVDs and videos: Live From London - The Crush Tour - This Left Feels Right
Billboard Top 40 Singles: "Runaway - "You Give Love a Bad Name" - "Livin' on a Prayer" - "Wanted Dead or Alive" - "Never Say Goodbye"
"Edge of a Broken Heart" - "Bad Medicine" - "Born to Be My Baby" - "I'll Be There For You" - "Lay Your Hands On Me" - "Living in Sin"
"Keep the Faith" - "Bed of Roses" - "In These Arms" - "Always" - "This Ain't a Love Song" - "It's My Life"
"Who Says You Can't Go Home"
Concert Tours
Slippery When Wet Tour - Jersey Syndicate Tour - Keep the Faith Tour - These Days Tour - Crush Tour - Bounce Tour - Have a Nice Day Tour
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