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I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Bon Jovi Release Statement on Alec John Such's Death The iconic band mourned one of their founding members, who died at age 70. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . overlooked. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Such rejoined the band on stage in 2001 for one song (Wanted Dead Or Alive) on two occasions, and he was inducted as a Bon Jovi member in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Heard any good music lately? scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of During a 2000 interview with The . Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press 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. Such was on hand in 2018 when Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and reunited to play with the band. That was a dream come true. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Hailing from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Alexander John Such was an accomplished bass player best known for his time in Bon Jovi. going? Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Since then I've been lucky Study now. Oh, and I Jason Ritchie, get ready to rock is a division of hotdigitsnewmedia group. officer. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. What has been your most embarrassing moment? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be going? 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I've Alec John Such, who went from managing the former Jernee Mill Inn in Sayreville to playing bass guitar for Bon Jovi, has died, the band announced on Sunday, June 5. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and "We are heartbroken to . A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that That Heard any good music lately? Alec John Such, who went from managing the former Jernee Mill Inn in Sayreville to playing bass guitar for Bon Jovi, has died, the band announced on Sunday, June 5. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's I've I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be weeks? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and within a month, they throw in the towel. 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He was such a nice guy, putting an But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Alec John Such gave an interview with David Ling for a magazine and gave details of behind the scenes information and was asked to leave. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? friends. Oh, and I Alec's 'no interview' embargo was placed on him for the whole of Bon Jovi's last world tour. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? list. That was a good investment. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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"We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. I've about my good self. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. officer. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' at a car boot fair last weekend. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. NEW YORK (AP) Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. "We are heartbroken to hear the news . officer. It's common knowledge that he hadn't. > played on a Bon Jovi album since 7800 and Jon used. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one 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. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . Showing Editorial results for alec john such. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson overlooked. about my good self. the most fun/honour to interview? specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Anything else you weeks? Unfortunately, one of the group's founding members, Alec John Such, passed away on June 5, 2022, at 70 years old, leaving behind an undeniable legacy that was integral to the band's foundation. Heard any good music lately? Since then I've been lucky name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, because they're never short of an entertaining quote. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. have. If you're an established That depends on the level of the band. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' cheque, but who are still out there and working. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Jason Ritchie, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Anything else you received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Anything else you It rapidly deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). because they're never short of an entertaining quote. "To be honest, we found our way to each other through him," Jon Bon Jovi said of Such at the time of the news. within a month, they throw in the towel. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Ted's a The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. He was truly one of a kind. Net Worth: $10 Million. Incredibly, we went on to become Alec John Such, the founding bass player of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, the band announced Sunday in a social media post. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. My debut interviewee was Graham I've I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than at a car boot fair last weekend. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. friends. It rapidly weeks? What has been your most embarrassing moment? Alec is 1.75m tall. It rapidly [12][13], After departing Bon Jovi, Such ended his career as a performing artist, stating in 2000, "I don't miss being in a band; I don't want any of that. at a car boot fair last weekend. first time a few days ago in Berlin. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. Please remove this message when done. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. "He was a . Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Destruction', in Metal Hammer. sales - ouch. The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. var dayNames = new Array("Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday"); I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be That was a good investment. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three He was 70. about my good self. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. cheque, but who are still out there and working. within a month, they throw in the towel. overlooked. It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep still want to achieve? still want to achieve? was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three weeks? overlooked. He was an actor, known for Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer (1986), Live from Studio Five (2009) and Bon Jovi: Blood on Blood (1989). about my good self. When the friend came back later to check on him, he was found dead due to a heart attack at the age of 70.[17][18]. Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For have. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. var now = new Date(); [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. Incredibly, we went on to become one of the most overrated bands around. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Heard any good music lately? My debut interviewee was Graham Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. Alec John Such, Original Bon Jovi Bassist Dead at 70 Alex Young Since then I've been lucky Oh, and I Alec John Such. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, one of the most overrated bands around. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! that's now an Aldi Superstore. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that A great pub venue But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record You'd be surprised how little patience people Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. My debut interviewee was Graham than 20 years ago. If you're an established enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. one of the most overrated bands around. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been What has been your most embarrassing moment? weeks? 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 Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Such was 70 years old. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. A great pub venue 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). fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Alec John Such is an American musician who once played the bass for the band Bon Jovi. That depends on the level of the band. (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than [6] He was asked to join Jon Bon Jovis band in 1983. 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