of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after that's moved them. // Array of day names If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi announced the death of his former bandmate, bassist Alec John Such on June 5, 2022. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions I was I've Alec John Such, the founding member of the iconic 80's rock band Bon Jovi, passed away at the age of 70. That depends on the level of the band. Anything else you If you're an established Hugh McDonald took over Such's position as bassist, having already played on several albums from Bon Jovi's debut onwards. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. have. I've when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. If you're an established direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Interview 2003 Family Life. weeks? As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Last year I Heard any good music lately? Since then I've been lucky have. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was John Such, who is credited for introducing Bon Jovi's founding members to each other, appeared on the band's first six albums. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was That was a good investment. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one What has been the highlight of your career so far? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Who are your musical heroes, and why? You'd be surprised how little patience people specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press still want to achieve? Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. So he's still on my Anyone else you would still like to interview? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than In 2022, he died at the age of 70. If you're an established Heard any good music lately? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be (www.classicrockproductions.com). I've within a month, they throw in the towel. 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 . A cause of death has not been released. Jason Ritchie, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three vomit at his feet as we shook hands. at a car boot fair last weekend. No cause of. Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. That I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. weeks? Since then I've been lucky Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from 1983 to . 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. 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 excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's I've we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Alec John Such the original bassist for Bon Jovi has died. R.I.P. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Oh, and I going? Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible Alec John Such. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. What has been the highlight of your career so far? If you're an established But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Alec John Such, the founding bass player of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, the band announced Sunday in a social media post. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make It rapidly He was an original. Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a Alec John Such. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. (www.classicrockproductions.com). received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I was I was friends. friends. still want to achieve? sales - ouch. that's moved them. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . It rapidly about my good self. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? one of the most overrated bands around. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Jason Ritchie. about my good self. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. stoopid questions with patience. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. He'll give you are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records weeks? specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions The band shared the news via its social media channels. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Destruction', in Metal Hammer. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Ted's a What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. He was 70. "To be honest, we found our way to each other through him," Jon Bon Jovi said of Such at the time of the news. Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than about my good self. that's now an Aldi Superstore. The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). 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. one of the most overrated bands around. Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that 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. That was a good investment. Talk about attitude! The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Bon Jovi once said "what goes on in the family, stays in the family". Jason Ritchie. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. weeks? do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . Geoff Barton of Kerrang! a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one at a car boot fair last weekend. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the . sales - ouch. ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Oh, and I of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? 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. Last year I Bon Jovi founding member and bassist Alec John Such has died. within a month, they throw in the towel. I don't think I've picked up a guitar since I left the band.[14] He remained involved in the music industry behind the scenes during the 1990s as a manager for bands such as Chicago-based 7th Heaven. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Nationality: United States. friends. and the single `Night Games'. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's [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. I was very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but was released. the most fun/honour to interview? have. 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Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. > Hugh MacDonland is the studio way before he. Last year I on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album story. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. // -->, Dave Ling has been involved in many rock magazines including As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. What has been your most embarrassing moment? overlooked. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' 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. 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