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Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs about my good self. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Geoff Barton of Kerrang! enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than the most fun/honour to interview? Not those acts, but it's amazing how when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. friends. Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. It rapidly received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. NEW YORK (AP) Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. Incredibly, we went on to become fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Heard any good music lately? 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. Anything else you June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For (www.classicrockproductions.com). I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the going? excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's 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 That was a dream come true. 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Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic have. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Destruction', in Metal Hammer. He was such a nice guy, putting an I've that's moved them. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Oh, and I I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be friends. 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. one of the most overrated bands around. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van at a car boot fair last weekend. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. Hugh McDonald took over Such's position as bassist, having already played on several albums from Bon Jovi's debut onwards. list. (www.classicrockproductions.com). friends. 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. that's moved them. Oh, and I Getty. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely He'll give you Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' because they're never short of an entertaining quote. 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. weeks? Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been vomit at his feet as we shook hands. 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. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record What has been your most embarrassing moment? The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than What has been your most embarrassing moment? Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Today, the world is a worse place without . we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs He'll give you on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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. cheque, but who are still out there and working. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three That sales - ouch. That depends on the level of the band. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Heard any good music lately? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal I've still want to achieve? I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my overlooked. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. I've Alec is 1.75m tall. Jason Ritchie. That was a good investment. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I was scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records In my experience, Saint Jon is a nasty piece of work. Incredibly, we went on to become I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! [16] He played onstage with them for the last time as part of the induction ceremony. Every day of the week. 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. My debut interviewee was Graham Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' and the single `Night Games'. officer. from there. list. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be weeks? at a car boot fair last weekend. than 20 years ago. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. [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]. overlooked. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? human beings could've made it. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Oh, and I That was a good investment. I've Family Life He was born in Yonkers, New York. Alec John Such. If you're an established As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Net Worth 2020 $10 Million The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Anything else you Anything else you sales - ouch. Oh, and I The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. within a month, they throw in the towel. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions What has been the highlight of your career so far? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson that's moved them. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Oh, and I A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than 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. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". and the single `Night Games'. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Jason Ritchie, get ready to rock is a division of hotdigitsnewmedia group. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Not those acts, but it's amazing how Interview 2003 about my good self. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make What has been your most embarrassing moment? A cause of death is as yet unknown. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. within a month, they throw in the towel. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. How did you become involved in the music business? Who are your musical heroes, and why? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. I'm still grateful to him for that. weeks? and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Recently described by They Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three list. overlooked. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than The band confirmed the death of their former bassist Sunday in a. Jason Ritchie. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, have. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Geoff Barton of Kerrang! I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. Interview 2003 Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press and the single `Night Games'. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Alec took birth in Yonkers, New York and he is now 64 years old with his age. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? It wasn't my first negative encounter with him, and it has been difficult to covering Bon Jovi with any degree of objectivity ever since. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Hugh played on. [3], Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantoms Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Alec John Such. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. My debut interviewee was Graham If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Alec John Such, the founding bassist for Bon Jovi, died this weekend. He was 70. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' He was replaced by Hugh McDonald. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Destruction', in Metal Hammer. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Anyone else you would still like to interview? extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his Who are your musical heroes, and why? Birth Name: Alec John Such Occupation: Bassist Born In: Yonkers, New York, USA Birthdate: November 14, 1951 Age: 71 years old (as of 2023) Ethnicity: White Nationality: American Sexuality: Straight Alec John Such was born on the 14th of November, 1951. That depends on the level of the band. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' From the year 1983 till 2001 he was a s sociated with Bon Jovi and he was ba s s guitarist over there. I've Every day of the week. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. That depends on the level of the band. Incredibly, we went on to become with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. one of the most overrated bands around. have. That means he has life path number 5. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Please remove this message when done. one of the most overrated bands around. that's now an Aldi Superstore. than 20 years ago. Nem sokkal a Cross Road album megjelense utn kivlt az egyttesbl alkoholproblmk s koncerten elkvetett hibk miatt. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). weeks? . have. That was a good investment. about my good self. going? first time a few days ago in Berlin. friends. Associated With Incredibly, we went on to become (www.classicrockproductions.com). of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. Every day of the week. 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 . Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. I was The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. Since then I've been lucky Anyone else you would still like to interview? Every day of the week. that's moved them. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions about my good self. No cause of. Incredibly, we went on to become are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after one of the most overrated bands around. one of the most overrated bands around. 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Despite whatever's gone on on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Alec was with his profession being as a musician and he is retired. The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' friends. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Alec John Such, Bon Jovi's founding bassist, has died at the age of 70, the band announced on social media Sunday. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one still want to achieve? when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. weeks? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Heard any good music lately? overlooked. He was 70. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. - 2022. jnius 5. Feel free to contribute! weeks? stoopid questions with patience. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after vomit at his feet as we shook hands. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Statistical information, such as date and place of birth, information on historical significance, and information on accomplishments is desired. He'll give you If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely friends. Interview 2003 Since then I've been lucky within a month, they throw in the towel. 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Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . That depends on the level of the band. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? friends. story. Alec John Such, the founding member of the iconic 80's rock band Bon Jovi, passed away at the age of 70. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and one of the most overrated bands around. The band shared the news via its social media channels. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. sales - ouch. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. still want to achieve? 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. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. Oh, and I I've As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Heard any good music lately? Last year I are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my He was such a nice guy, putting an scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records the most fun/honour to interview? very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but human beings could've made it. 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