Pierce went on to clarify how his involvement with Bon Jovi started. He additionally defined why he believes his look prevented him from becoming a member of the band completely.
“That (‘Runaway’) occurred type of by chance, as many nice alternatives do,” Pierce mentioned.
“I used to be 23 and recording in New York. Jon Bon Jovi was residing upstairs on the Energy Station [recording studio]. Principally, his job was the janitor for his uncle, Tony Bongiovi.”
The guitarist outlined how the collaboration developed and his contribution to the music.
“They put collectively a grasp demo and he requested me to play on it,” he continued.
“I mentioned, ‘After all!’ I ended up doing all of the guitars on ‘Runaway,’ and Jon credited me on the again of the file. That was his first High 40 hit, and I bought full credit score. It was nice.”
Pierce then addressed the explanation he believes he wasn’t requested to hitch the band when Bon Jovi was forming their lineup.
“Jon and I grew to become pals,” he mentioned. “He got here to LA when he was searching for musicians to hitch his band, however a few issues occurred. First, I didn’t have the picture to be within the band. Folks overlook that you just couldn’t be in a rock band until you appeared a sure method. I didn’t have that picture, so Jon by no means got here out and requested.”
The guitarist acknowledged that Ritchie Sambora was finally the proper selection for the band.
“Richie was the proper selection,” Pierce concluded. “The way in which he performs, seems and sings is nice. They wrote a few of the most wonderful songs ever. Jon didn’t ask, and it most likely needed to do with the truth that I had one other gig – and didn’t appear to be a rock star.”
Pierce’s contribution to “Runaway” grew to become extra important than initially anticipated. The music served as the muse for Bon Jovi’s complete profession trajectory.
