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page last updated: May 19, 2007
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When Jon Bon Jovi formed the band Bon Jovi in 1983, the band members were
Jon Bon Jovi (lead singer), Richie 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. |
 
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JON BON JOVI - Lead Singer
Full Name
John Francis Bongiovi, jr
Birthdate
March 2, 1962
Birthplace
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Marital Status
Married to Dorothea Hurley (his high school sweetheart) since April 29, 1989
Dated actress Diane Lane during a brief split from Dorothea in the 1980's
Children
daughter - Stephanie Rose born May 31, 1993
son - Jesse James Louis born February 19, 1995
son - Jacob Hurley born May 7, 2002
son - Romeo Jon born March 29, 2004
Brothers
Matthew
Anthony (Tony)
Cousin
Robert Hegyes (Epstein on Welcome Back Kotter)
(see a picture here)
Solo Albums
Destination Anywhere (1997)
Blaze Of Glory (1990)
Previous Bands
Raze
Atlantic City Expressway (with David Bryan)
The Rest
Lechers
John Bongiovi & the Wild Ones
Filmography
The West Wing TV Show (2006)
Pucked (2006)
Cry Wolf (2005)
Las Vegas TV Show (2005)
Ally McBeal TV Show (2002)
Vampires: Los Muertos (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)
Links
Backstage with Jon Bon Jovi (Official Fanclub)
Philadelphia Soul AFL Football Team (Jon is part-owner)
RICHIE SAMBORA - Guitarist
Full Name
Richard Stephen Sambora
Birthdate
July 11, 1959
Birthplace
Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA
Marital Status
Divorced
Dated actress Denise Richards from May 2006 to spring 2007
Divorce from Heather Locklear was finalized on April 11, 2007
Heather filed for divorce on February 2, 2006
Married actress Heather Locklear on December 15, 1994
Dated and lived with singer/actress Cher for a while in the early 90's
Dated actress Ally Sheedy in the 80's
Children
daughter - 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
Still Standing TV Show (2005)
Chris Isaak TV Show (2004)
American Dreams (2003)
On The Line (2001)
Staying Alive (1983)
Links
Official Richie Sambora Website is not currently up and running
DAVID BRYAN - Keyboards
Full Name
David Brian Rashbaum
Birthdate
February 7, 1962
Birthplace Edison, New Jersey, USA
Marital Status
Divorced
Was married to April from 1990 until 2004/05
Children
daughter - Gabrielle Luna born March 10, 1994
son - Colton Moon born March 10, 1994
daughter - 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
Official David Bryan Website
TICO TORRES - Drummer
Full Name
Hector Torres
Birthdate
October 7, 1953
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Marital Status
Married to Alejandra since September 2001
Divorced from model Eva Herzigova. They were married from 1996 to 1999
Divorced from first wife Sharon
Children
son - Hector Alexander born January 9, 2004
Previous Bands
Phanton's Opera (with Alec John Such)
Frankie & the Knockouts
Links
Official Tico Torres Website
Tico's Rockstar Baby clothing line
HUGH MCDONALD - Touring bassist since 1995
Full Name
Hugh McDonald
Birthdate
December 28, 1950
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Marital Status
Married to Kelli since early 2006
Divorced from Nancy. They were married from 1996 to 2002
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
Official Hugh McDonald Website
ALEC JOHN SUCH - Original bassistFull 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.
A photo of Alec on stage at Giants Stadium can be seen on the One Wild Night Tour page.
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