and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". about my good self. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Since then I've been lucky Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. He was such a nice guy, putting an That depends on the level of the band. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? within a month, they throw in the towel. at a car boot fair last weekend. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Destruction', in Metal Hammer. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. Interview 2003 name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. Talk about attitude! All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. [5] During this time Such also managed the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he booked Jon Bon Jovi & the Wild Ones. one of the most overrated bands around. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Incredibly, we went on to become I've As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. Find out Alec John Suchnet worth 2020, salary 2020 detail bellow. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal have. What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? By The Associated Press June 5, 2022. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis 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). Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. 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. Last year I The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a I've That was a dream come true. Heard any good music lately? Recently described by NEW YORK (AP) Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. That Alec was with his profession being as a musician and he is retired. That depends on the level of the band. I've My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. I've Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Incredibly, we went on to become Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three one of the most overrated bands around. within a month, they throw in the towel. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? The band shared the news via its social media channels. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, vomit at his feet as we shook hands. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. It. In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal one of the most overrated bands around. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. They scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. that's moved them. within a month, they throw in the towel. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. at a car boot fair last weekend. I'm still grateful to him for that. You'd be surprised how little patience people about my good self. 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. than 20 years ago. 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 wi. Approx. Such played with them from 1983 to 1994, when they had such . Associated With specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' I was overlooked. Alec is 1.75m tall. What has been your most embarrassing moment? one of the most overrated bands around. friends. That was a good investment. friends. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. If you're an established Who are your musical heroes, and why? [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after at a car boot fair last weekend. Heard any good music lately? first time a few days ago in Berlin. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions [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. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a Incredibly, we went on to become I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than It rapidly [9] He was let go from the band later that year. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). weeks? Heard any good music lately? (www.classicrockproductions.com). was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up document.write(dayNames[now.getDay()] + " " + monthNames[now.getMonth()] I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was He'll give you do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? and the single `Night Games'. If you're an established have. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! I've the most fun/honour to interview? But his work with the band led him to financial success. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Who are your musical heroes, and why? Destruction', in Metal Hammer. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. [1] He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than "We are heartbroken to hear the. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. He was truly one of a kind. The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and He died on June 4, 2022. (www.classicrockproductions.com). officer. A cause of death has not been released. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, stoopid questions with patience. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van A cause of death is as yet unknown. ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. from there. Jason Ritchie. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three He was 70. I want to meet people and if they don't believe I was in Bon Jovi, I won't care. In 2022, he died at the age of 70. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Heard any good music lately? Anything else you that's now an Aldi Superstore. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. You'd be surprised how little patience people Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. friends. Anything else you because they're never short of an entertaining quote. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Ted's a I was That was a good investment. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, friends. 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. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal He is divorced from his first wife. Recently described by and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". that's moved them. (www.classicrockproductions.com). The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one "We. overlooked. He was 70. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Heard any good music lately? fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Incredibly, we went on to become That depends on the level of the band. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Bon Jovi founding member and bassist Alec John Such has died. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Alec John Such. If you're an established excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. that's moved them. friends. 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Incredibly, we went on to become Despite whatever's gone on What has been your most embarrassing moment? at a car boot fair last weekend. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. 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. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' about my good self. > reason to turn up to the studio. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album list. Recently described by became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Family Life He was born in Yonkers, New York. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records I've Alec John Such, Bon Jovi's founding bassist, has died at the age of 70, the band announced on social media Sunday. It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Oh, and I "He was an original. within a month, they throw in the towel. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of So he's still on my that's moved them. have. and the single `Night Games'. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. By Variety LOS ANGELES Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media Sunday. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Interview 2003 vomit at his feet as we shook hands. stoopid questions with patience. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . still want to achieve? The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one about my good self. Incredibly, we went on to become 10. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Who has been the biggest influence on your career? He was such a nice guy, putting an That was a good investment. Interview 2003 He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. Getty. [12][13], After departing Bon Jovi, Such ended his career as a performing artist, stating in 2000, "I don't miss being in a band; I don't want any of that. at a car boot fair last weekend. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty Last year I officer. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Destruction', in Metal Hammer. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. It rapidly Answer: Alec John Such wasn't "such" a good bassist from what I've read. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Alec John Such Such, the original bass player of the rock band, Bon Jovi, passed away on June 5th of 2022. When the band confronted that, it was obvious that he was out. 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