Tim Pierce reflects on his improvised guitar solo that became Bon Jovi's debut single Runaway

Tim Pierce, a veteran session guitarist, shared how his improvised guitar solo became Bon Jovi's debut single, "Runaway." Originally recorded as a demo in 1981, it was released as the first single after the band struggled to recreate it. Pierce, who was just 23 at the time, played alongside other session musicians. He noted that the recording was a collaborative effort at Power Station studio, where they added the solo after tracking the song. Using simple gear, including a Les Paul and Marshalls, Pierce focused on creating the best solo possible. He emphasized the spontaneous nature of the recording process, which contributed to the song's lasting impact.