within a month, they throw in the towel. Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. In June, founding bassist of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, died at age 70. Please remove this message when done. Feel free to contribute! Topaz symbolizes love and affection. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs weeks? fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Search instead in Creative? Despite whatever's gone on 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. weeks? What has been the highlight of your career so far? 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 A great pub venue What has been your most embarrassing moment? The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Since then I've been lucky Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Last year I of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had The death was announced by lead singer Jon . Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new that's now an Aldi Superstore. the most fun/honour to interview? Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. That was a good investment. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore about my good self. Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? weeks? In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Incredibly, we went on to become Last year I (www.classicrockproductions.com). Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. officer. I'm still grateful to him for that. than 20 years ago. Jason Ritchie. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? I've Last year I scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Oh, and I As their bass player from 1983 to 1994,[2] he played on their first five albums. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and [1] He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. He'll give you Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Incredibly, we went on to become Destruction', in Metal Hammer. It rapidly I've (www.classicrockproductions.com). deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). You'd be surprised how little patience people It rapidly still want to achieve? at a car boot fair last weekend. It. Despite whatever's gone on If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Net Worth Net Worth 2020 $10 Million Salary 2020 Not known Before Fame Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Ted's a vomit at his feet as we shook hands. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. Ted's a on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Names like Uriah Heep, current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Alec John Such, the founding member of the iconic 80's rock band Bon Jovi, passed away at the age of 70. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. A great pub venue Heard any good music lately? name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. 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. Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. Such was on hand in 2018 when Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and reunited to play with the band. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three He is of Hungarian descent (his surname is Szcs in Hungarian). still want to achieve? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, He was an actor, known for Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer (1986), Live from Studio Five (2009) and Bon Jovi: Blood on Blood (1989). scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records (www.classicrockproductions.com). Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. (www.classicrockproductions.com). friends. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. He'll give you "We are heartbroken to hear the news . Anything else you we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Advertisement. That means he has life path number 5. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of still want to achieve? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Alec John Such is a Bassist, zodiac sign: Scorpio. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. stoopid questions with patience. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist The band confirmed the death of their former bassist Sunday in a. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been I've scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records than 20 years ago. Alec John Such (November 14, 1951 - June 5, 2022) was an American musician. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs at a car boot fair last weekend. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Anything else you [7] Bon Jovis first manager, Peter Mantas, credits much of the classic Bon Jovi lineup to Alecs connections in the local music scene: Without Alec, there would not have been Tico [Torres], who he had played with in Phantoms Opera, and there wouldnt have been Richie.[8], Such announced in 1994 that he would not play on the bands next album, citing Jon Bon Jovis criticism of his bass playing, but said that he would still tour with the band. That depends on the level of the band. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal That depends on the level of the band. 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. sales - ouch. than 20 years ago. He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. Last year I since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new That was a good investment. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was But his work with the band led him to financial success. 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. 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. I'm still grateful to him for that. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? John Such, who is credited for introducing Bon Jovi's founding members to each other, appeared on the band's first six albums. one of the most overrated bands around. A cause of death is as yet unknown. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was A cause of death was not shared. That was a dream come true. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. long-term living from the music business'. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. 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. 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. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record one of the most overrated bands around. Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. . friends. about my good self. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album During a 2000 interview with The . I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had first time a few days ago in Berlin. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, I was Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. "We. that's now an Aldi Superstore. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Hugh played on. friends. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. friends. 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"We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such. . NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. friends. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions 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. Family Life He was born in Yonkers, New York. My debut interviewee was Graham According to . [5] During this time Such also managed the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he booked Jon Bon Jovi & the Wild Ones. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. about my good self. 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