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Hugh John McDonald (born December 27, 1952) is an American musician, best known as the current bassist for Bon Jovi, and for his session work with other artists.

Hugh McDonald is an American bassist best known for his long-standing association with Bon Jovi. While officially joining the band in 2016, he had been their bassist, both on recordings and live performances, since Alec John Such's departure in 1994.

Early Life

Information on Hugh McDonald's early life, including his date and place of birth, is not readily available from official sources.

Career

Hugh McDonald has had a prolific career as a session musician, working with numerous artists before becoming a consistent presence in Bon Jovi. He played bass on their 1992 album Keep the Faith, even before officially replacing Alec John Such. From 1994 onwards, McDonald became Bon Jovi's de facto bassist, touring and recording with them extensively. He was officially inducted into the band in 2016.

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Personal Life

Details about Hugh McDonald's personal life are not publicly known.

Awards

As a member of Bon Jovi, Hugh McDonald shares in the band's numerous awards and accolades, including their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.

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Who is Hugh McDonald?
Hugh McDonald is an American musician best known as the current bassist for Bon Jovi.
What role does Hugh McDonald play in Bon Jovi?
Hugh McDonald is the bassist for Bon Jovi.
When was Hugh McDonald born?
Hugh McDonald was born on December 27, 1952.
Is Hugh McDonald featured on the Bon Jovi YouTube channel?
Yes, as the bassist for Bon Jovi, Hugh McDonald is featured on the Bon Jovi YouTube channel.
What other work is Hugh McDonald known for besides Bon Jovi?
Hugh McDonald is also known for his session work with other artists.
What are Hugh McDonald's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Hugh YouTube channels collectively have over 525.9M subscribers, more than 520,524.0M views, and have uploaded over 22.6K videos.
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First name
Hugh

Last name
McDonald

Birthdate
December 27, 1952

Age 72

Birth location
Philadelphia, PA, US

Years active
2006 - present

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