Alec John Such (1951-2022) Bon Jovi Bassist and Founding Member - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 06-05-2022, 04:45 PM

https://deadline.com/2022/06/alec-jo...ry-1235038664/

Alec John Such, a founding member of rock band Bon Jovi, has died at age 70. His death was announced by Jon Bon Jovi on social media, but no cause was given.

“We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” Bon Jovi posted. “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 him — He was a childhood friend of Tico [Torres] and brought Richie [Sambora] to see us perform. Alec was always wild and full of life. Today these special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. We will miss him dearly.”

Born in Yonkers, New York on November 14, 1951, John Such was a veteran performer on the thriving New Jersey rock circuit of the 1970s and early 1980s. He played in Queen tribute Phantom’s Opera and teamed with future bandmate Richie Sambora in The Message before joining with John Bongiovi in the band in the early 1980s. At the time, John Such was the manager of what was then the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, booking an early Bon Jovi band there.

John Such brought fellow Jersey circuit players drummer Tico Torres and Sambora into the Bon Jovi band, while Bon Jovi brought in his childhood friend David Bryan, who had been a part of an earlier band, Atlantic City Expressway.

The band’s third album, Slippery When Wet, was a massive hit, selling 12 million copies. Its follow-up, 1988’s New Jersey, was equally huge, leading the band to a Giants Stadium date that summer in their home territory.

John Such departed Bon Jovi in 1994, citing burnout. He reunited with his bandmates when the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

80sTrivia · 06-05-2022, 06:06 PM

I just read Bon Jovi's heartfelt tributes to Alec on their official Twitter and Instagram pages.

AB · 06-05-2022, 06:33 PM

Sad to hear of his passing, may he rest in peace.

Dude111 · 06-05-2022, 06:37 PM

Very sad,thank you Zoneboy

I love thier early music.... (First 2 albums are the best)

06-05-2022, 04:45 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Alec John Such (1951-2022) Bon Jovi Bassist and Founding Member https://deadline.com/2022/06/alec-jo...ry-1235038664/ Alec John Such, a founding member of rock band Bon Jovi, has died at age 70. His death was announced by Jon Bon Jovi on social media, but no cause was given. “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” Bon Jovi posted. “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 him — He was a childhood friend of Tico [Torres] and brought Richie [Sambora] to see us perform. Alec was always wild and full of life. Today these special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. We will miss him dearly.” Born in Yonkers, New York on November 14, 1951, John Such was a veteran performer on the thriving New Jersey rock circuit of the 1970s and early 1980s. He played in Queen tribute Phantom’s Opera and teamed with future bandmate Richie Sambora in The Message before joining with John Bongiovi in the band in the early 1980s. At the time, John Such was the manager of what was then the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, booking an early Bon Jovi band there. John Such brought fellow Jersey circuit players drummer Tico Torres and Sambora into the Bon Jovi band, while Bon Jovi brought in his childhood friend David Bryan, who had been a part of an earlier band, Atlantic City Expressway. The band’s third album, Slippery When Wet, was a massive hit, selling 12 million copies. Its follow-up, 1988’s New Jersey, was equally huge, leading the band to a Giants Stadium date that summer in their home territory. John Such departed Bon Jovi in 1994, citing burnout. He reunited with his bandmates when the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

06-05-2022, 06:06 PM	#2
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	I just read Bon Jovi's heartfelt tributes to Alec on their official Twitter and Instagram pages.
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06-05-2022, 06:33 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Sad to hear of his passing, may he rest in peace.

06-05-2022, 06:37 PM	#4
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,853	Very sad,thank you Zoneboy I love thier early music.... (First 2 albums are the best)