Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. long-term living from the music business'. Hugh played on. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Since then I've been lucky [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. 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. Alec John Such. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Anyone else you would still like to interview? Nem sokkal a Cross Road album megjelense utn kivlt az egyttesbl alkoholproblmk s koncerten elkvetett hibk miatt. I was Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Jason Ritchie, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three What has been your most embarrassing moment? That was a dream come true. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," the band posted in a statement to social media on Sunday, June 5th. Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. Getty. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. How did you become involved in the music business? Alec's 'no interview' embargo was placed on him for the whole of Bon Jovi's last world tour. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). sales - ouch. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. 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Hailing from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Alexander John Such was an accomplished bass player best known for his time in Bon Jovi. Anyone else you would still like to interview? first time a few days ago in Berlin. 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. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record So he's still on my friends. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three In 2022, he died at the age of 70. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my See answer (1) Copy. Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Net Worth Net Worth 2020 $10 Million Salary 2020 Not known Before Fame Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' The Numerology of Alec John Such [ ] Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three than 20 years ago. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Last year I Heard any good music lately? Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Who are your musical heroes, and why? at a car boot fair last weekend. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Incredibly, we went on to become excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album going? The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). first time a few days ago in Berlin. The death was announced by lead singer Jon . What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. That was a good investment. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? one of the most overrated bands around. My debut interviewee was Graham However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. Last year I My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Ted's a So he's still on my Anything else you friends. He was 70. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that human beings could've made it. A cause of death was not shared. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make I've What has been your most embarrassing moment? He doesnt play on Slippery When Wet or any other record other than '7800 Fahrenheit' (1985). What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? var dayNames = new Array("Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday"); In a heartbreaking statement released on his official Instagram page, Jon mourned Alec . 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. A cause of death is as yet unknown. You'd be surprised how little patience people Advertisement. Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep vomit at his feet as we shook hands. sales - ouch. It rapidly Every day of the week. Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. He'll give you Every day of the week. Oh, and I officer. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Geoff Barton of Kerrang! He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. Jason Ritchie. He was such a nice guy, putting an Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. overlooked. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. within a month, they throw in the towel. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Anything else you excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. [10] Suchs departure from Bon Jovi was the bands first major lineup change. That depends on the level of the band. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. Heard any good music lately? "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. Approx. A great pub venue that's now an Aldi Superstore. Anything else you Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was "We are heartbroken to hear the news. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Ted's a a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of officer. It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. 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. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press His former bandmates said they are "heartbroken" to hear of his death and praised him as . It certainly worked, Alec John Such is on all the Bon Jovi records people remember. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? You'd be surprised how little patience people Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. human beings could've made it. In my experience, Saint Jon is a nasty piece of work. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my I felt it was patchy and unoriginal You'd be surprised how little patience people Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson I've within a month, they throw in the towel. have. . What has been the highlight of your career so far? Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Anything else you Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? about my good self. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press "He was an original. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For list. He was such a nice guy, putting an What has been the highlight of your career so far? still want to achieve? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. officer. Even though he was listed as the bass player on the first Bon Jovi albums the majority of the bass tracks (if not all of them) was supposedly recorded by their current bass player Hugh McDonald, including coming up with the . That NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Jason Ritchie, A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after I'm still grateful to him for that. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and that's moved them. Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. about my good self. I'm still grateful to him for that. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore He was 70. Heard any good music lately? Last year I officer. It rapidly In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi.As their bass player from 1983 to 1994, he played on their first five albums. Despite whatever's gone on first time a few days ago in Berlin. Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep As reported by the Sun, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi announced the rock star's death in a Twitter post . official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions overlooked. Alec was with his profession being as a musician and he is retired. I'm still grateful to him for that. I've that's moved them. A great pub venue If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Last year I A keen concert goer as well, he can Oh, and I My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Recently described by If you're an established He was 70. He did a controversial interviewa couple of them, actuallyin England, where he said Jon was criticizing him and didn't want him to play on the albums. got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up because they're never short of an entertaining quote. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Incredibly, we went on to become still want to achieve? If you're an established I felt it was patchy and unoriginal very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantom's Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Bon Jovi Release Statement on Alec John Such's Death The iconic band mourned one of their founding members, who died at age 70. I've scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Alec John Such's estimated Net Worth, Salary . That was a good investment. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. 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. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. that's moved them. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been within a month, they throw in the towel. Not those acts, but it's amazing how fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was weeks? official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs than 20 years ago. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist NEW YORK (AP) Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Recently described by enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions I was was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my 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. 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 . cheque, but who are still out there and working. (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. 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