Jon Bon Jovi ‘Heartbroken’ Over The Death of Original Bon Jovi Member
Jon Bon Jovi is “heartbroken” over the death of an original member of Bon Jovi. The singer and songwriter honored Bon Jovi’s original bassist, Alec John Such, in a social media post. Subsequently, he shared a series of videos of John Such as a member of the New Jersey band, including a clip from his induction into the 2018 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who was Alec John Such?
John Such was the original bassist hired to fill a vital role in the Bon Jovi band.
Born in 1951, John Such played in a band called The Message with former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. He was also a childhood friend of Bon Jovi’s drummer, Tico Torres.
Before joining Bon Jovi’s band, John Such was the manager of what was formerly known as the Jernee Mill Inn. The concert spot later became Hunka Bunka and is now called the Starland Ballroom. Seeing potential in Jon Bon Jovi, he booked his band Bon Jovi & The Wild Ones to play at the club.
After the success of Bon Jovi’s 1984 hit single “Runaway,” the band supported the single ahead of recording the group’s first self-titled album.
John Such was subsequently on board, joined by drummer Torres, guitarist Sambora, and keyboardist David Bryan. Together the original lineup would remain for ten years.
Likewise, he played on the first five albums released by the band, from their 1983 self-titled LP to 1992’s “Keep the Faith.”
However, John Such split with Bon Jovi in 1994. He later admitted being in the band “felt like work, and I didn’t want to work,” reported the Asbury Park Press in 2000.
Moreover, during Bon Jovi’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, John Such reunited with the group and gave a speech where he shared his gratitude for being in the legendary rock and roll band.
“When Jon Bon Jovi called me up and asked me to be in his band many years ago, I soon realized how serious he was and he had a vision that he wanted to bring us to, and I am too happy to have been a part of that vision,” he said during the event.
Jon Bon Jovi was’ heartbroken’ over John Such’s death
Bon Jovi shared an Instagram post where he consequently honored his fallen former bandmate.
The entertainer shared the following message in the comments section of the post: “Alec, you will be missed.”
John Such’s birth and death years and a video montage followed the statement.
After that, Bon Jovi released a statement regarding John Such’s passing.
“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,” the message said.
In addition, the entertainer penned the following comments.
“To be honest, we found our way to each other thru 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 a tear to my eye. We will miss him dearly.”
Fans reacted to John Such’s death
In the posts’ comments section, Bon Jovi fans reacted to John Such’s death.
“I’m so sorry. I know you, the band, and we fans will miss him terribly,” wrote one follower.
“Alec will always be a Bon Jovi member. He will be in my heart and memory forever,” penned a second fan.
In addition, a third Instagram user said, “It’s a real loss for us all. I can only imagine how you feel. My condolences.”
“So sorry to hear of his passing. I will hold fond memories of seeing him perform with the band in concerts. Glad he was able to join the band for the Hall of Fame ceremony,” remarked a fourth Bon Jovi fan.
There are no further details regarding Alec John Such’s death. He was 70 years old.
