Alec fitted the 80s Jovi style well. He had a good rockstar appearance and stage presence. The most important thing though as a bass player is that you are consistant, and Alec wasn't. Jon's already mentioned in the past that if the band ever gets inducted into the rock n' roll hall of fame then Alec will go down as the bass player in the band. I think the reason why they never made Hugh official was to pay testiment to Alec. If I was Hugh I'd be ok with that. I mean who wouldn't be? You get to record and tour with one of the world's best bands. I'd love that. I wouldn't be bothered about being an official member.