Hugh McDonald

Hugh John McDonald (born December 28, 1950) is an American musician who is best known for his session work and for being the current bassist of American rock band Bon Jovi, which he joined as an unofficial member in November 1994, not becoming an official member until 2016. Before joining Bon Jovi, he was the bassist for the David Bromberg Band, touring extensively worldwide and playing on many Bromberg albums. He has played with many other artists, both live and in the studio, and has recorded with Willie Nelson, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Steve Goodman, Ringo Starr, Lita Ford, Michael Bolton, Cher, Alice Cooper, Ricky Martin, Michael Bublé, Bret Michaels, others and did a few dates during Shania Twain's the Woman in Me TV tour.