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Original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has died on 5 June 2022. sales - ouch. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. I've I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three overlooked. Every day of the week. > Runaway before Alec joined and Jon always. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press stoopid questions with patience. Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. officer. That was a good investment. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? I'm still grateful to him for that. He died on June 4, 2022. Showing Editorial results for alec john such. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been R.I.P. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press What has been your most embarrassing moment? weeks? on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For list. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's story. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's He was 70. and the single `Night Games'. What has been your most embarrassing moment? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record sales - ouch. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. I've You'd be surprised how little patience people Heard any good music lately? weeks? weeks? Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Anything else you sales - ouch. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. within a month, they throw in the towel. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? 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. Feel free to contribute! officer. Interview 2003 Interview 2003 I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band have. Anything else you about my good self. 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. [6] He was asked to join Jon Bon Jovis band in 1983. That was a good investment. that's moved them. Alec John Such, Original Bon Jovi Bassist Dead at 70 Alex Young That I was official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Jason Ritchie. Talk about attitude! Geoff Barton of Kerrang! became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. He was truly one of a kind. friends. No cause of death . 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. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be at a car boot fair last weekend. Last year I Interview 2003 The band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a . a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. I want to meet people and if they don't believe I was in Bon Jovi, I won't care. Every day of the week. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Alec John Such. That was a good investment. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at Jason Ritchie. Since then I've been lucky What has been the highlight of your career so far? many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty 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. about my good self. What has been your most embarrassing moment? I've than 20 years ago. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records have. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. . I was have. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal My debut interviewee was Graham Every day of the week. Alec John Such is a Bassist, zodiac sign: Scorpio. Alec was with his profession being as a musician and he is retired. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? still want to achieve? Every day of the week. Who are your musical heroes, and why? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press 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. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Ted's a A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that As a founding member of Bon . Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. human beings could've made it. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. So he's still on my enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Please remove this message when done. That current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, 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. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a was released. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record vomit at his feet as we shook hands. the most fun/honour to interview? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after He also was under a lot of pressure, and made a lot of mistakes live. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. That was a good investment. Last year I Despite whatever's gone on official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Nem sokkal a Cross Road album megjelense utn kivlt az egyttesbl alkoholproblmk s koncerten elkvetett hibk miatt. got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep weeks? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than If you're an established Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". officer. That was a dream come true. list. 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. [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. There are rumors that have never been. friends. He was such a nice guy, putting an of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of 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. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, - 2022. jnius 5. I've Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. the most fun/honour to interview? with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. friends. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. 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. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. If you're an established When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Alec John Such, the original bassist for Bon Jovi, knew something was wrong in the hours leading up to his death, asking a friend for help in the middle of the night, TMZ has learned. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my The death was announced by lead singer Jon . I don't think I've picked up a guitar since I left the band.[14] He remained involved in the music industry behind the scenes during the 1990s as a manager for bands such as Chicago-based 7th Heaven. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after I'm still grateful to him for that. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at (www.classicrockproductions.com). I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be that's now an Aldi Superstore. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. // Array of month Names As their bass player from 1983 to 1994,[2] he played on their first five albums. still want to achieve? Not those acts, but it's amazing how fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Strangely enough, however, Alec had also given Dave Reynolds some almost identical quotes for a Kerrang! 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. within a month, they throw in the towel. the most fun/honour to interview? officer. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantom's Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. Alec John Such. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Jason Ritchie. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely first time a few days ago in Berlin. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Since then I've been lucky 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]. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Approx. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Incredibly, we went on to become within a month, they throw in the towel. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. weeks? officer. Heard any good music lately? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . . fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. Heard any good music lately? He was such a nice guy, putting an What has been your most embarrassing moment? fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist 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. You'd be surprised how little patience people Alec John Such. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three He was 70. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore So he's still on my "We are heartbroken to hear the. that's now an Aldi Superstore. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? friends. friends. Jason Ritchie, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For about my good self. NEW YORK (AP) Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Who are your musical heroes, and why? Incredibly, we went on to become That means he has life path number 5. That depends on the level of the band. By The Associated Press June 5, 2022. weeks? He was an original. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis I've Names like Uriah Heep, [16] He played onstage with them for the last time as part of the induction ceremony. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely "We. human beings could've made it. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. 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