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 form of accidentally, as many nice alternatives do,” Pierce stated.
“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 track.
“They put collectively a grasp demo and he requested me to play on it,” he continued.
“I stated, ‘In fact!’ I ended up doing all of the guitars on ‘Runaway,’ and Jon credited me on the again of the file. That was his first Prime 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 turned pals,” he stated. “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 simply couldn’t be in a rock band except you regarded a sure manner. 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 precise selection for the band.
“Richie was the right selection,” Pierce concluded. “The way in which he performs, seems and sings is nice. They wrote a number of the most superb 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 like a rock star.”
Pierce’s contribution to “Runaway” turned extra vital than initially anticipated. The track served as the muse for Bon Jovi’s complete profession trajectory.