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He doesnt play on Slippery When Wet or any other record other than '7800 Fahrenheit' (1985). are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, [1] He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record about my good self. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? one of the most overrated bands around. friends. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? He was an original. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been That was a good investment. going? According to . I've Associated With "To be honest, we found our way to each other through him," Jon Bon Jovi said of Such at the time of the news. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. Statistical information, such as date and place of birth, information on historical significance, and information on accomplishments is desired. one of the most overrated bands around. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that I've Since then I've been lucky You'd be surprised how little patience people Oh, and I Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Last year I The death was announced by lead singer Jon . 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. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Every day of the week. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions . I felt it was patchy and unoriginal I've Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? "He was an original. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. and the single `Night Games'. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, That was a dream come true. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Jason Ritchie, A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. 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 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 . specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. weeks? With Bon Jovi, Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one that's moved them. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Fron 1994 and onwards . Every day of the week. list. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been about my good self. 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. June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. That depends on the level of the band. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. A great pub venue that's now an Aldi Superstore. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Interview 2003 That list. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band That depends on the level of the band. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but officer. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be That depends on the level of the band. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's But his work with the band led him to financial success. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three He was 70. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible Oh, and I Alec John Such the original bassist for Bon Jovi has died. one of the most overrated bands around. Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . How did you become involved in the music business? If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible [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]. A cause of death was not shared. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my That depends on the level of the band. You'd be surprised how little patience people [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. Please remove this message when done. I've the most fun/honour to interview? Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep vomit at his feet as we shook hands. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. "We are heartbroken to hear the news. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Destruction', in Metal Hammer. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Anyone else you would still like to interview? overlooked. have. Interview 2003 weeks? 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It rapidly It rapidly I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than It rapidly I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Oh, and I It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore He was such a nice guy, putting an That depends on the level of the band. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. 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). album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van Last year I "He was an original. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. officer. 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. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Jason Ritchie, I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs What has been your most embarrassing moment? That was a good investment. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. What has been your most embarrassing moment? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after than 20 years ago. the most fun/honour to interview? (www.classicrockproductions.com). list. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. within a month, they throw in the towel. 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Destruction', in Metal Hammer. 00:00 - Reacting to reactions to the \"Dead or Alive\" video01:42 - What happens right after a show02:30 - A recipe for success?03:55 - The band as a family with different personalities04:58 - A short description of each band member07:10 - Getting arrested the first time he played MSG (for having a gun)08:40 - Getting lost in Germany after gambling all night10:30 - The potential for missing a show12:15 - The music industry causing a tamer rock n' roll lifestyle13:00 - Getting a divorce, but not because of the band / not as promiscuous15:40 - Training for the band's current job, always in cool bands16:27 - Phantom's Opera, an old cover band17:15 - Rock n' roll as a respectable career choice18:40 - Obscenity and censorship (a very long and heated discussion)23:11 - Best thing about the new life: money / reminiscing about harder times26:28 - A car collection27:50 - Plans to spend some money when they get off the road / living with his mother28:45 - Age differences in the band29:44 - Exceeding his expectations for success / expectations for the future Interview 2003 I've that's moved them. Last year I It certainly worked, Alec John Such is on all the Bon Jovi records people remember. Every day of the week. Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantom's Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. Hugh McDonald took over Such's position as bassist, having already played on several albums from Bon Jovi's debut onwards. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. So he's still on my Heard any good music lately? cheque, but who are still out there and working. Despite whatever's gone on Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' (www.classicrockproductions.com). Family Life. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. The band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a . He was 70. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! You'd be surprised how little patience people The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. He was 70. Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal What has been the highlight of your career so far? was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my within a month, they throw in the towel. about my good self. Alec John Such. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. What has been the highlight of your career so far? When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. Incredibly, we went on to become Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Bon Jovi Release Statement on Alec John Such's Death The iconic band mourned one of their founding members, who died at age 70. 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. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the weeks? Also his quality of session recordings during the Cross Road album were a contributing factor to his dismissal from Bon Jovi. What has been your most embarrassing moment? If you're an established at a car boot fair last weekend. I've Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Study now. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than friends. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. Since then I've been lucky a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Heard any good music lately? See answer (1) Copy. I've My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Jason Ritchie, Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? stoopid questions with patience. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my one of the most overrated bands around. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Incredibly, we went on to become vomit at his feet as we shook hands. first time a few days ago in Berlin. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Geoff Barton of Kerrang! vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. That was a dream come true. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' It rapidly a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. about my good self. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.