Band Members
When John Bon Jovi formed the band Bon Jovi in 1983, the band members were John Bon Jovi (lead singer), Ritchie Sambora (guitarist), David Bryan (keyboards), Tico Torres (drummer) and Alec John Such (bassist). In 1994, the first and only member change took place when Alec left the band.
As Alec has never been officially replaced, most official promo photos taken since 1995 have shown a 4 member band. However, when the band is on tour, or performing live on tv or at other events, Hugh McDonald, who has had a connection with the band since the beginning, is the bassist.
JOHN BON JOVI - Lead
Singer
Full Name
John Francis Bongiovi, jr
Birthdate
March 2, 1962
Birthplace
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Married
To Dorothea Hurley
since April 29, 1989
Children
Stephanie Rose born May 31, 1993
Jesse James Louis born February 19, 1995
Jacob Hurley born May 7, 2002
Romeo Jon born March 29, 2004
Previous Bands
Raze
Atlantic City Expressway (with David Bryan)
The Rest
Lechers
John Bongiovi & the Wild Ones
Solo Albums
Destination Anywhere (1997)
Blaze Of Glory (1990)
Filmography
Vampires: Los Muertos (2002)
Ally McBeal TV Show(2002)
Pay It Forward (2000)
U-571 (2000)
Sex and the City TV show (1999)
Row Your Boat (1998)
No Looking Back (1998)
Little City (1998)
Homegrown (1998)
The Leading Man (1996)
Moonlight & Valentino (1995)
Young Guns II (1990)
Instrument Played
Guitar, Piano, Harmonica, Keyboard
Other Bands
Raze, Atlantic City Expressway, The Rest, John Bongiovi and The Wild Ones.
Hobbies
cars, football, New York Giants, movies, baseball, cartoons
Trivia Bits
Cars Owned
Datsun 280Z (1988), '58 Corvette (88 - 92), Ferrari 328 GTSI (88 - 92) in 1995 Jon owned a Ferrari, Camaro, 2 Corvettes, some Jeeps, Mustang Shelby and a 1957 Lincoln Premier, some motorcycles, among them a Harley Davidson and a snowmobile. In 1996 he owned a Harley Davidson, black Mercedes and a red 91/92 Corvette. He loves sports cars, especially Porsches & currently drives a Viper.
Links
RITCHIE
SAMBORA - Guitarist
Full Name
Richard Stephen Sambora
Birthdate
July 11, 1959
Birthplace
Woodbridge, New
Jersey, USA
Married
To Heather Locklear
since December 15, 1994
Children
Ava Elizabeth born October 4, 1997
Previous Bands
Extremes
The Message (with Alec John Such)
Solo Albums
Undiscovered Soul (1998)
Stranger In This Town (1991)
Filmography
Chris Isaak TV Show (2004)
American Dreams (2003)
On The Line (2001)
Staying Alive (1983)
Links
TICO
TORRES - Drummer
Full Name
Hector Torres
Birthdate
October 7, 1953
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Married
To Alejandra
since September 2001
1st wife model Eva Herzigova.
They were married from 1996 to 1999
Children
Hector Alexander born January 9, 2004
Previous Bands
Phanton's Opera (with Alec John Such)
Frankie & the Knockouts
Links
DAVID
BRYAN - Keyboards
Full Name
David Brian Rashbaum
Birthdate
February 7, 1962
Birthplace
Edison, New Jersey, USA
Marital Status
married to April since 1990
Children
Gabrielle Luna born March 10, 1994
Colton Moon born March 10, 1994
Tyger Lily born April 29, 2000
Previous Bands
Atlantic City Expressway (with Jon Bon Jovi)
Solo Albums
Lunar Eclipse (2000)
On A Full Moon (1992)
Links
HUGH
MCDONALD - Touring bassist since 1995
Full Name
Hugh McDonald
Birthdate
December 28, 1950
Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Marital Status
divorced from Nancy
Children
none
Although Hugh McDonald is not an official band member, he has been the only bassist since original bassist, Alec John Such, left the band in 1994.
Hugh has, actually, been associated with the band for many years and was one of the musicians who played on the original recording of "Runaway" before the band Bon Jovi even existed.
Hugh also toured with Jon and the Big Dogs during Jon's solo tour in support of "Destination Anywhere".
Links
ALEC
JOHN SUCH - Original bassist
Full Name
Alec John Such
Birthdate
November 14, 1956
Birthplace
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Alec John Such was the original bassist.
He left the band in 1994.
During the 2001 One Wild Night Tour, Alec joined the band onstage during "Wanted Dead Or Alive" at both the Camden, New Jersey concert and the 2nd night at Giants Stadium.
This site was last updated 08/29/04