Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For That depends on the level of the band. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Incredibly, we went on to become Oh, and I fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' sales - ouch. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the At the age of seventy, he . Since then I've been lucky "He was an original. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. That All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Answer: Alec John Such wasn't "such" a good bassist from what I've read. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. You'd be surprised how little patience people I've I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be recent biography of Uriah Heep. than 20 years ago. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. You'd be surprised how little patience people You'd be surprised how little patience people he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. friends. In a heartbreaking statement released on his official Instagram page, Jon mourned Alec . than 20 years ago. about my good self. Showing Editorial results for alec john such. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Not those acts, but it's amazing how 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 . Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's I felt it was patchy and unoriginal became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Since then I've been lucky However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. Every day of the week. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Since then I've been lucky one of the most overrated bands around. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. about my good self. 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. within a month, they throw in the towel. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' He was 70. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely That was a good investment. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his With that being said, why did Alec decided to leave Bon Jovi all the way back in 1994, just about a decade after its inception? Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. first time a few days ago in Berlin. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, have. Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Geoff Barton of Kerrang! He was 70. What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album That was a good investment. at a car boot fair last weekend. He died on June 4, 2022. He'll give you friends. friends. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Last year I weeks? very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but Hailing from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Alexander John Such was an accomplished bass player best known for his time in Bon Jovi. The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Advertisement. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely There are rumors that have never been. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. have. (www.classicrockproductions.com). still want to achieve? Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. The band shared the news via its social media channels. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). I felt it was patchy and unoriginal (www.classicrockproductions.com). long-term living from the music business'. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, New York, USA. That was a good investment. sales - ouch. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs According to . direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press What has been your most embarrassing moment? Who has been the biggest influence on your career? specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at weeks? at a car boot fair last weekend. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record . My debut interviewee was Graham So he's still on my story. 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. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs sales - ouch. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Every day of the week. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? one of the most overrated bands around. weeks? My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. than 20 years ago. What has been your most embarrassing moment? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, still want to achieve? many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. officer. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. Interview 2003 direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's about my good self. got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up It rapidly friends. 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. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? I was He was such a nice guy, putting an I've still want to achieve? If you're an established overlooked. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one 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. A cause of death is as yet unknown. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? [9] He was let go from the band later that year. Recently described by received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi and a bassist for the rock band, died, according to a statement released from the group on Sunday. What has been the highlight of your career so far? are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Oh, and I A cause of death was not shared. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Interview 2003 direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. [5] During this time Such also managed the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he booked Jon Bon Jovi & the Wild Ones. have. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at within a month, they throw in the towel. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. still want to achieve? Incredibly, we went on to become What has been your most embarrassing moment? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Incredibly, we went on to become was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Every day of the week. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? "To be honest, we found our way to each other through him," Jon Bon Jovi said of Such at the time of the news. Anything else you Heard any good music lately? Alec John Such the original bassist for Bon Jovi has died. friends. Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. If you're an established when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal That depends on the level of the band. Since then I've been lucky Heard any good music lately? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Geoff Barton of Kerrang! scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make R.I.P. I've current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Net Worth Net Worth 2020 $10 Million Salary 2020 Not known Before Fame helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band 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. long-term living from the music business'. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Destruction', in Metal Hammer. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. A cause of death is as yet unknown. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. That depends on the level of the band. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . When the band confronted that, it was obvious that he was out. A great pub venue The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Ted's a was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three (www.classicrockproductions.com). became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than > Runaway before Alec joined and Jon always. that's moved them. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make What has been your most embarrassing moment? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. about my good self. Last year I excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's He was truly one of a kind. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has died on 5 June 2022. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. at a car boot fair last weekend. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. 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. He is divorced from his first wife. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. What has been your most embarrassing moment? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore have. [3], Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantoms Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. sales - ouch. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Heard any good music lately? Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. You'd be surprised how little patience people It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. [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]. officer. Jason Ritchie, Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Associated With are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Jason Ritchie. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . officer. 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 official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my > Hugh MacDonland is the studio way before he. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new He also was under a lot of pressure, and made a lot of mistakes live. After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Reasons for Bon Jovi's bassist Alec John Such's dismissal from the band are hazy, but the generally-held view (and that given by the other band members) is that he was expelled for poor live. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Last year I Heard any good music lately? 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. That depends on the level of the band. 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