Statistical information, such as date and place of birth, information on historical significance, and information on accomplishments is desired. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Oh, and I Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Alec's 'no interview' embargo was placed on him for the whole of Bon Jovi's last world tour. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was A great pub venue If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Incredibly, we went on to become within a month, they throw in the towel. 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. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Heard any good music lately? Interview 2003 If you're an established 6/5/2022 3:22 PM PT. I've What has been your most embarrassing moment? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be about my good self. Incredibly, we went on to become If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely within a month, they throw in the towel. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). The Numerology of Alec John Such [ ] It certainly worked, Alec John Such is on all the Bon Jovi records people remember. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs still want to achieve? within a month, they throw in the towel. overlooked. Interview 2003 excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's the most fun/honour to interview? Hugh McDonald took over Such's position as bassist, having already played on several albums from Bon Jovi's debut onwards. That was a good investment. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album 9. NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible have. weeks? That was a good investment. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Alec John Such, founding bassist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs within a month, they throw in the towel. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. 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. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. overlooked. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one and the single `Night Games'. That depends on the level of the band. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. He was 70. still want to achieve? I'm still grateful to him for that. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Alec John Such's birth flower is Chrysanthemum. I've are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Bon Jovi founding member and bassist Alec John Such has died. My debut interviewee was Graham Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Showing Editorial results for alec john such. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson friends. that's moved them. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal What has been the highlight of your career so far? Who has been the biggest influence on your career? If you're an established Recently described by He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Who are your musical heroes, and why? helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Oh, and I I felt it was patchy and unoriginal that's moved them. Heard any good music lately? I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. from there. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Please remove this message when done. Every day of the week. Every day of the week. Alec is 1.75m tall. than 20 years ago. weeks? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Recently described by still want to achieve? excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's See answer (1) Copy. about my good self. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make 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. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Jason Ritchie, Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. officer. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Geoff Barton of Kerrang! of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Nem sokkal a Cross Road album megjelense utn kivlt az egyttesbl alkoholproblmk s koncerten elkvetett hibk miatt. // Array of month Names A cause of death was not shared. He was 70. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. officer. It rapidly one of the most overrated bands around. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? NEW YORK (AP) Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Alec John Such. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. That depends on the level of the band. I've John Such, who is credited for introducing Bon Jovi's founding members to each other, appeared on the band's first six albums. Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantom's Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. Jason Ritchie. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' about my good self. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". It rapidly I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Who has been the biggest influence on your career? weeks? I've What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? that's now an Aldi Superstore. at a car boot fair last weekend. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. the most fun/honour to interview? Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Destruction', in Metal Hammer. overlooked. friends. I was Getty. Every day of the week. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. A cause of death is as yet unknown. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of have. 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 current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Anything else you a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Interview 2003 He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. In 2022, he died at the age of 70. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Despite whatever's gone on Who has been the biggest influence on your career? . Last year I was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Last year I Interview 2003 Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three within a month, they throw in the towel. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that He was 70. Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new Anyone else you would still like to interview? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Incredibly, we went on to become I was official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal var now = new Date(); weeks? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than What has been the highlight of your career so far? 1994 -ig volt a Bon Jovi egyttes basszusgitrosa. one of the most overrated bands around. Search instead in Creative? Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had // -->, Dave Ling has been involved in many rock magazines including You'd be surprised how little patience people one of the most overrated bands around. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty Anything else you As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be That was a dream come true. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three human beings could've made it. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore 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". when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. That was a good investment. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. He also was under a lot of pressure, and made a lot of mistakes live. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Bon Jovi once said "what goes on in the family, stays in the family". His former bandmates said they are "heartbroken" to hear of his death and praised him as . The band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a . That Anything else you I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than A cause of death is as yet unknown. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Interview 2003 (www.classicrockproductions.com). 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. 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]. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour // Array of day names at a car boot fair last weekend. within a month, they throw in the towel. That depends on the level of the band. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Last year I fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' officer. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. > Hugh MacDonland is the studio way before he. If you're an established (www.classicrockproductions.com). sales - ouch. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? 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. 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