How did Alec John Such die? Bon Jovi bassist, 70, was 'always wild and full of life'
Bon Jovi's founding member and bassist, Alec John Such, passed away at the age of 70. The band collectively announced the sad news on Sunday, June 5, on their social media to the despair of many fans. Alec was associated with the band when they released albums like 'Slippery When Wet' (1986) and 'New Jersey' (1988). Both the collectives topped Billboard 200 and Alec remained with the band until 1994, before being replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald. The news of his demise made its way out via Variety.
Alec was a legend in himself and he got his due as he got inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Howard Stern in 2018 alongside Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Hugh McDonald, Richie Sambora, and Tico Torres. The group's statement read, "Alec, you will be missed. 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 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’ll miss him dearly."
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Shortly after this death, #RIPAlec trended on Twitter on Sunday, June 5. The bassist was born in Yonkers, New York, in 1951. He helped form the band in 1983 which took place at Sayreville, New Jersey. Alec was the former manager of Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville and booked Jon Bon Jovi's earlier act, 'Jon Bon Jovi and The Wild Ones' before joining the band himself. The former bassist was there to witness and be a part of Bon Jovi's impeccable success and also took responsibility for making the band a household name.
How did Alec John Such die?
Alec played on some hit Bon Jovi songs such as 'Runaway', 'You Give Love A Bad Name', 'Bad Medicine, 'Always', and more. After Alec left the band, he went on to manage the band 7th Heaven. He announced his retirement from music in 2001 when he joined Bon Jovi at Giants Stadium which was a grand exit. Alec then went on to own a motorcycle shop in New York City. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he had a net worth of $10 million. His cause of death has not been reported yet.
Alec was said to be a bootblack in his early days. His early introduction began with his father playing a Gypsy Hungarian instrument called 'cimbalom' and his mother playing the violin. It's not clear how or when he got in touch with a bass guitar. His bandmate and Bon Jovi's pianist David Bryan took to his Twitter and remember the late bassist, "RIP my soul brother…. It was an honor and pleasure to share the stage and to share life with you….."
RIP my soul brother…. It was an honor and pleasure to share the stage and to share life with you….. 😎❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/KgibUECjmA
— David Bryan (@dbdavidbryan) June 5, 2022
The internet was quick to react to the sad demise of one of the finest bassists of all time. One user wrote, "#RIPAlecJohnSuch The second or third week of December 1986, I became a @BonJovi fan when my mom bought me #SlipperyWhenWet. Thanks for the memories, Alec. And thanks for the beginning of a lifetime of loving rock music, Mom. #RIPAlec" Mitch Lafon, famous for 'Rock Talk with Mitch Lafon' posted, "BON JOVI - 1987 Thank you Alec for being a part of my musical upbringing. #BonJovi #AlecJohnSuch@TheRealSambora @jonbonjovi @BonJovi @dbdavidbryan @TheMattBongiovi".