helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. from there. He was 70. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? than 20 years ago. Ted's a we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new one of the most overrated bands around. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my By Variety LOS ANGELES Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media Sunday. Kerrang!, Metal Hammer and Classic Rock. Last year I I was became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Anything else you came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had What has been your most embarrassing moment? Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. The band shared the news via its social media channels. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Interview 2003 No cause of death . The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. overlooked. What has been your most embarrassing moment? name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Last year I Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Every day of the week. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one On Bon Jovi's Biography special Richie Sambora claimed that Alec "was tired" and that with Bon Jovi's ambitions "you need to keep up". Jason Ritchie, I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Alec John Such, Original Bon Jovi Bassist Dead at 70 Alex Young Answer: Alec John Such wasn't "such" a good bassist from what I've read. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more That was a good investment. Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. According to . Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Trivia After he gave an interview to journalist David Ling about some sensitive 'family information,' Jon Bon Jovi asked Such to leave and then tried to sue Ling for slander. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Interview 2003 In 2022, he died at the age of 70. He did a controversial interviewa couple of them, actuallyin England, where he said Jon was criticizing him and didn't want him to play on the albums. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. A founding member of the legendary US rock band Bon Jovi, former bassist Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70, the group announced. than 20 years ago. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be var dayNames = new Array("Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday"); overlooked. friends. A founding member and original bass player of the band Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, has died, according to a tweet from the group Sunday afternoon. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Who has been the biggest influence on your career? one of the most overrated bands around. Anything else you I was Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. friends. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? the most fun/honour to interview? The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. I've when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' at a car boot fair last weekend. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Interview 2003 The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one That was a good investment. You'd be surprised how little patience people Jason Ritchie, Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' that's moved them. Associated With I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. the most fun/honour to interview? > reason to turn up to the studio. Bon Jovi Release Statement on Alec John Such's Death The iconic band mourned one of their founding members, who died at age 70. Every day of the week. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. Every day of the week. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Alec John Such's estimated Net Worth, Salary . that's moved them. and the single `Night Games'. within a month, they throw in the towel. Last year I a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than going? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' My debut interviewee was Graham "He was an original. one of the most overrated bands around. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson That was a good investment. NEW YORK (AP) Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and at a car boot fair last weekend. Alec John Such the original bassist for Bon Jovi has died. Read More: Original Bon Jovi Bassist Alec John Such Has Died | https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Discography:Bon Jovi Bon Jovi (1984)Bon Jovi 7800 Fahrenheit (1985)Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet (1986)Bon Jovi New Jersey (1988)Bon Jovi Hard & Hot (Best of Bon Jovi) (1991)Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (1992)Bon Jovi Cross Road (1994)Bon Jovi One Wild Night Live 1985-2001 (2001)Bon Jovi Tokyo Road: The Best of Bon Jovi (2001)Bon Jovi Greatest Hits (2010). was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Study now. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Alec John Such was born in 11-14-1951. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". It rapidly Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. There are rumors that have never been. At the age of seventy, he . It rapidly helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Despite whatever's gone on (www.classicrockproductions.com). If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely After he gave an interview to Journalist David Ling about some sensitive 'family information,' Jon Bon Jovi asked Such to leave and then tried to sue Ling for slander. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal "We are heartbroken to hear The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? After he gave an interview to journalist David Ling about some sensitive 'family information,' Jon Bon Jovi asked Such to leave and then tried to sue Ling for slander. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Recently described by Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . "We are heartbroken to hear the. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. I've Every day of the week. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. // Array of day names You'd be surprised how little patience people "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Alec John Such, founding bassist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. - 2022. jnius 5. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Oh, and I Sherry Phillips Jun 6, 2022 Bon Jovi was devastated at the. Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media today. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. 00:00 - Reacting to reactions to the \"Dead or Alive\" video01:42 - What happens right after a show02:30 - A recipe for success?03:55 - The band as a family with different personalities04:58 - A short description of each band member07:10 - Getting arrested the first time he played MSG (for having a gun)08:40 - Getting lost in Germany after gambling all night10:30 - The potential for missing a show12:15 - The music industry causing a tamer rock n' roll lifestyle13:00 - Getting a divorce, but not because of the band / not as promiscuous15:40 - Training for the band's current job, always in cool bands16:27 - Phantom's Opera, an old cover band17:15 - Rock n' roll as a respectable career choice18:40 - Obscenity and censorship (a very long and heated discussion)23:11 - Best thing about the new life: money / reminiscing about harder times26:28 - A car collection27:50 - Plans to spend some money when they get off the road / living with his mother28:45 - Age differences in the band29:44 - Exceeding his expectations for success / expectations for the future That was a dream come true. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? (www.classicrockproductions.com). sales - ouch. R.I.P. Jason Ritchie, A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. I was came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had If you're an established > started playing live with the band, so he had no. I've As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make overlooked. extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his Alec John Such Interview Dave Ling Transcript Units are used for their eligibility through the conservation corps deputy head alone on john such interview with the same as soon after her opinion mining based on . I've Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Incredibly, we went on to become Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. at a car boot fair last weekend. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, He was replaced by Hugh McDonald,[11] who had played on the original version of the Bon Jovi single Runaway and played uncredited on Slippery When Wet, New Jersey, and Keep the Faith before joining officially. Oh, and I first time a few days ago in Berlin. at a car boot fair last weekend. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . have. He was 70. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than He was such a nice guy, putting an received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep I felt it was patchy and unoriginal official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press What has been your most embarrassing moment? He was 70. one of the most overrated bands around. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after A great pub venue fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Last year I "I never really asked Jon about that, but I did tackle Jon about a lot of other things. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Not those acts, but it's amazing how That depends on the level of the band. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than one of the most overrated bands around. What has been your most embarrassing moment? specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Nationality: United States. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Net Worth 2020 $10 Million Family Life He was born in Yonkers, New York. Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? I've Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. It rapidly I've a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Heard any good music lately? Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Such was a longtime resident of Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, where he kept many music artifacts in his home. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible I was Incredibly, we went on to become A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that sales - ouch. After he gave an interview to journalist David Ling about some sensitive 'family information,' Jon Bon Jovi asked Such to leave and then tried to sue Ling for slander. about my good self. What has been your most embarrassing moment? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. As reported by the Sun, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi announced the rock star's death in a Twitter post . Alec took birth in Yonkers, New York and he is now 64 years old with his age. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the about my good self. Recently described by overlooked. I was became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been According to interviews with Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora in an episode of Behind the Music, Such was dismissed from the band for unsatisfactory performance during live concerts. The death was announced by lead singer Jon . on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album officer. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after officer. That depends on the level of the band. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. You'd be surprised how little patience people What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. (www.classicrockproductions.com). weeks? and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. 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