Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi and former bassist, died at the age of 70. Although it’s unclear how Such died, the band announced the tragedy on social media.
According to Behind The Music interviews with Bon Jovi and former guitarist Richie Sambora, Such departed the band in 1994 after being fired for disappointing performances and recording sessions for the 1994 best album, Cross Road.
During the group’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, the band reunited with Such and Sambora. The original five members took turns speaking on stage for an hour and a half before performing four of their hits alongside the current band.
Bon Jovi Tribute TO Band Member Alec John On Twitter
Jon Bon Jovi confirmed on Twitter that bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, had died at the age of 70.
We are deeply saddened by the news of our beloved friend Alec John Such’s death. He was one of a kind. Alec was a founder member of Bon Jovi and was instrumental in the band’s formation, according to Jon Bon Jovi.
To be honest, it was via him that we came to know each other. He brought Richie to see us perform because he was a boyhood buddy of Tico’s. Alec was always rambunctious and energetic. Those fond memories bring a smile to my lips and a tear to my eye now. The band agrees that they will miss him much.
John Such, who was born in Yonkers, New York on November 14, 1951, was a member of The Message, a previous band with Sambora, before joining Bon Jovi.
Details About Alec John Such Married Life
Alec John Such was previously married and has children, but he has kept his personal life private until now.
Apart from his professional achievements, little about his personal life has been revealed. Since leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a few tiny New Jersey bands and owns a motorcycle shop in New York City.
Alec co-managed the Chicago rock band 7th, Heaven, alongside James Young of Styx in 1998.
In addition, during Wanted Dead Or Alive, he had a live appearance with Bon Jovi at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey, and Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 2001.
Alec John Such Death Cause
The exact reason for musician Alec John Such’s death is unknown. On their official Twitter account, the band ‘Bon Jovi’ first confirmed his death.
Furthermore, they announced his death with a poignant letter, and fans flocked to the media to pay their respects to the great individual.
Many people believe that Such’s death was caused by an illness he developed as he aged.