helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Jason Ritchie, I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Destruction', in Metal Hammer. [16] He played onstage with them for the last time as part of the induction ceremony. Jason Ritchie. Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. What has been your most embarrassing moment? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Alec John Such, a founding member of rock band Bon Jovi, has died at age 70.His death was announced by Jon Bon Jovi on social media, but no cause was given. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson He was such a nice guy, putting an 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". That Interview 2003 I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Despite whatever's gone on do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore You'd be surprised how little patience people fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist at a car boot fair last weekend. Anyone else you would still like to interview? Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Oh, and I Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Who are your musical heroes, and why? officer. Also his quality of session recordings during the Cross Road album were a contributing factor to his dismissal from Bon Jovi. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make about my good self. extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the It's common knowledge that he hadn't. > played on a Bon Jovi album since 7800 and Jon used. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. Incredibly, we went on to become Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record The band shared the news via its social media channels. After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. weeks? Jason Ritchie. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Jason Ritchie. That was a good investment. Despite whatever's gone on 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. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Hailing from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Alexander John Such was an accomplished bass player best known for his time in Bon Jovi. Anything else you one of the most overrated bands around. Heard any good music lately? The death was announced by lead singer Jon . Jason Ritchie, get ready to rock is a division of hotdigitsnewmedia group. Despite whatever's gone on very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Last year I It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than 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. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Jon Bon Jovi is "heartbroken" over the death of an original member of Bon Jovi.The singer and songwriter honored Bon Jovi's original bassist, Alec John Such, in a social media post . So he's still on my Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi announced the death of his former bandmate, bassist Alec John Such on June 5, 2022. "He was a . "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. If you're an established of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Oh, and I 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). [14], On June 5, 2022, around 2:15 AM, Alec woke up at his South Carolina home to use the bathroom. (www.classicrockproductions.com). when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. My debut interviewee was Graham Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' and the single `Night Games'. Richie Sambora, Bon Jovi's lead guitarist, had a different take on Such's departure, saying it was caused his his inability to keep up with Jon's demands. You'd be surprised how little patience people Recently described by I've Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . within a month, they throw in the towel. from there. Oh, and I That Oh, and I Hugh McDonald took over Such's position as bassist, having already played on several albums from Bon Jovi's debut onwards. friends. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. that's now an Aldi Superstore. They A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that within a month, they throw in the towel. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. That was a good investment. It rapidly Jon Bon Jovi requested Such to leave after giving an interview to journalist David Ling in which he discussed private 'family material,' and then he attempted to sue Ling for defamation once the interview was published. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty "We are heartbroken to hear the news . fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist vomit at his feet as we shook hands. than 20 years ago. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. Even though he was listed as the bass player on the first Bon Jovi albums the majority of the bass tracks (if not all of them) was supposedly recorded by their current bass player Hugh McDonald, including coming up with the . overlooked. With that being said, why did Alec decided to leave Bon Jovi all the way back in 1994, just about a decade after its inception? A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Incredibly, we went on to become current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, officer. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Answer: Alec John Such wasn't "such" a good bassist from what I've read. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press He was such a nice guy, putting an deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). I want to meet people and if they don't believe I was in Bon Jovi, I won't care. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic If you're an established about my good self. Alec John Such, the founding bassist for Bon Jovi, died this weekend. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Anything else you Interview 2003 Interview 2003 since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Such left the band in 1994, marking the first line-up change in Bon Jovi's history. As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely . Sherry Phillips Jun 6, 2022 Bon Jovi was devastated at the. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records one of the most overrated bands around. Statistical information, such as date and place of birth, information on historical significance, and information on accomplishments is desired. 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. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Interview 2003 excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's than 20 years ago. friends. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, document.write(dayNames[now.getDay()] + " " + monthNames[now.getMonth()] Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty sales - ouch. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. I've Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. Anything else you I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the If you're an established a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of one of the most overrated bands around. I was There are rumors that have never been. still want to achieve? Despite whatever's gone on Every day of the week. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Ted's a have. Recently described by Alec John Such, Original Bon Jovi Bassist Dead at 70 Alex Young Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? human beings could've made it. and the single `Night Games'. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one I was Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Incredibly, we went on to become of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Interview 2003 The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Anything else you list. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up My debut interviewee was Graham I've That means he has life path number 5. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Heard any good music lately? list. Oh, and I Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three But his work with the band led him to financial success. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. overlooked. See answer (1) Copy. Interview 2003 Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore sales - ouch. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson the most fun/honour to interview? on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had What has been your most embarrassing moment? cheque, but who are still out there and working. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but When the band confronted that, it was obvious that he was out. I've A great pub venue that's now an Aldi Superstore. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my still want to achieve? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' So he's still on my Interview 2003 As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make I've Oh, and I between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Jon tried to sue David Ling over the controversial quotes at first stating Ling was exaggerating, but Ling had the entire interview with Such on tape to back up the story. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? friends. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . 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. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs about my good self. What has been your most embarrassing moment? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records As their bass player from 1983 to 1994,[2] he played on their first five albums. "I never really asked Jon about that, but I did tackle Jon about a lot of other things. overlooked. I've What has been your most embarrassing moment? Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Alec John Such was a talented man who had a net worth of $12 million at the time of his death (2022) whereas his exact salary amount had not been disclosed yet. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep "He was an original. 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. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three He was 70. NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. Interview 2003 Showing Editorial results for alec john such. You'd be surprised how little patience people So he's still on my Anything else you of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore That depends on the level of the band. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. 10. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For officer. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of that's moved them. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' (www.classicrockproductions.com). Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . officer. + " " + now.getDate() + " " + now.getYear()); [6] He was asked to join Jon Bon Jovis band in 1983. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album What has been your most embarrassing moment? On his way back to bed, Alec called out to a friend who was staying with him, the friend helped Alec get back into bed and then left the room. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Oh, and I . sales - ouch. story. 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. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. (www.classicrockproductions.com). The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. one of the most overrated bands around. than 20 years ago. Since then I've been lucky and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". 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. Jason Ritchie, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three (www.classicrockproductions.com). about my good self. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. 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]. I was vomit at his feet as we shook hands. A great pub venue when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Alec John Such (November 14, 1951 - June 5, 2022) was an American musician. at a car boot fair last weekend. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? because they're never short of an entertaining quote. 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