Consequently , he founded Bon Jovi in 1983 with Richie Sambora , David Bryan , Alec John Such and Tico Torres . Formed in 1983 , Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi ( John Francis Bongiovi , Jr. ) , guitarist Richie Sambora , keyboardist David Bryan , drummer Tico Torres as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald .