Interview 2003 I've You'd be surprised how little patience people Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more What has been the highlight of your career so far? have. That depends on the level of the band. ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Incredibly, we went on to become Destruction', in Metal Hammer. list. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Names like Uriah Heep, A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that It rapidly enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Interview 2003 direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? one of the most overrated bands around. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Jason Ritchie, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three weeks? cheque, but who are still out there and working. Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records one of the most overrated bands around. Every day of the week. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, NY. Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? friends. [7][15] Such made a guest appearance at a Bon Jovi show at Giants Stadium in 2001 where he performed with the band on one song.[7]. weeks? we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. sales - ouch. 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Talk about attitude! have. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Alec John Such. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? still want to achieve? . I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. If you're an established one of the most overrated bands around. Every day of the week. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. That Oh, and I Destruction', in Metal Hammer. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Heard any good music lately? 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). helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band He was such a nice guy, putting an That depends on the level of the band. list. Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour var monthNames = new Array("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December"); A cause of death has not been released. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? (www.classicrockproductions.com). Showing Editorial results for alec john such. Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three That was a good investment. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Who has been the biggest influence on your career? I've Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . That was a good investment. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Since then I've been lucky > reason to turn up to the studio. 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Recently described by direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. [10] Suchs departure from Bon Jovi was the bands first major lineup change. You'd be surprised how little patience people at a car boot fair last weekend. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, 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? I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! that's moved them. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was A founding member of Bon Jovi, former bass player Alec John Such, has died, the band has announced. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records 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. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Family Life. still want to achieve? document.write(dayNames[now.getDay()] + " " + monthNames[now.getMonth()] "We are heartbroken to . 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As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album still want to achieve? As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make because they're never short of an entertaining quote. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Getty. // -->, Dave Ling has been involved in many rock magazines including 1994 -ig volt a Bon Jovi egyttes basszusgitrosa. What has been your most embarrassing moment? and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Alec took birth in Yonkers, New York and he is now 64 years old with his age. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be vomit at his feet as we shook hands. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. 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If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Anyone else you would still like to interview? overlooked. overlooked. My debut interviewee was Graham Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band recent biography of Uriah Heep. Alec John Such, the founding member of the iconic 80's rock band Bon Jovi, passed away at the age of 70. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my [9] He was let go from the band later that year. In June, founding bassist of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, died at age 70. Alec had abuse problems with alcohol and other substances, and needed to clean his act up. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis I've do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Heard any good music lately? 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. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Heard any good music lately? fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' That was a dream come true. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? overlooked. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs 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. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal I was Destruction', in Metal Hammer. - 2022. jnius 5. Incredibly, we went on to become vomit at his feet as we shook hands. No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. var now = new Date(); Last year I Heard any good music lately? He was 70. No cause of death . Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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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. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. In 2022, he died at the age of 70. Last year I (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Despite whatever's gone on a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Last year I was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . sales - ouch. Every day of the week. I've Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Every day of the week. > Runaway before Alec joined and Jon always. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For the most fun/honour to interview? What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? be seen at many London gigs vomit at his feet as we shook hands. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Alec John Such's estimated Net Worth, Salary . Alec John Such. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been I'm still grateful to him for that. 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 . overlooked. one of the most overrated bands around. sales - ouch. have. He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi.As their bass player from 1983 to 1994, he played on their first five albums. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Jon Bon Jovi announced the passing on June 5. var dayNames = new Array("Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday"); I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, because they're never short of an entertaining quote. friends. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was [16] He played onstage with them for the last time as part of the induction ceremony. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Geoff Barton of Kerrang! on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but 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. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis I've weeks? official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Fron 1994 and onwards . Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. "We are heartbroken to hear The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He was 70. 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). I'm still grateful to him for that. 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. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore about my good self. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Last year I What has been your most embarrassing moment? very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. 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. 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. That depends on the level of the band. He was truly one of a kind. However, he is not an "official" member of the band, since the members agreed not to officially replace Alec and therefore does not appear on album artwork or publicity shots. I was I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from 1983 to . with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. have. human beings could've made it. friends. That depends on the level of the band. 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