Alec was part of Bon Jovi for 12 years during their greatest years. You just didn't grow up seeing Alec in the band, so you don't get it. Nikki Sixx isn't that great of a bass player either. Should Motley replace him with Hugh also? Bass is bass. Lets get real here. Bon Jovi would sound exactly the same if Alec was still in the band. It wasn't about his playing anyway. It was about $$$$$$$....

He added vocally too. Listen to Drift Away.......


Start around 3:12..... The high note at 3:17 is Alec....Not Richie...... They were a true quartet. It was chemistry.....

Jon and Richie were the pretty boys. Tic and Alec were the cool dudes. And Dave..... Well he had the same hair as he does today.