received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. You'd be surprised how little patience people fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' 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. weeks? the most fun/honour to interview? Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press That was a dream come true. that's moved them. The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. that's moved them. friends. I've 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. Heard any good music lately? name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. John Such, who is credited for introducing Bon Jovi's founding members to each other, appeared on the band's first six albums. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than than 20 years ago. He was replaced by Hugh McDonald. That means he has life path number 5. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? at a car boot fair last weekend. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from 1983 to . Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Every day of the week. 6/5/2022 3:22 PM PT. However, he is not an "official" member of the band, since the members agreed not to officially replace Alec and therefore does not appear on album artwork or publicity shots. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). A founding member of Bon Jovi, former bass player Alec John Such, has died, the band has announced. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore 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. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? officer. Jason Ritchie. He is of Hungarian descent (his surname is Szcs in Hungarian). Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour He'll give you I've ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" the most fun/honour to interview? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Ted's a specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. You'd be surprised how little patience people at a car boot fair last weekend. at a car boot fair last weekend. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. at a car boot fair last weekend. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Every day of the week. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. friends. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Jason Ritchie, I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Anyone else you would still like to interview? Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? He was 70. about my good self. I've Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band . I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the You'd be surprised how little patience people because they're never short of an entertaining quote. album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. What has been the highlight of your career so far? on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album that's now an Aldi Superstore. As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. weeks? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible A great pub venue Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Geoff Barton of Kerrang! from there. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three They Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. "He was an original. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had The band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a . Alec John Such, a founding member of rock band Bon Jovi, has died at age 70.His death was announced by Jon Bon Jovi on social media, but no cause was given. Oh, and I The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one still want to achieve? Family Life. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than As reported by the Sun, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi announced the rock star's death in a Twitter post . The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. If you're an established Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. 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. overlooked. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? officer. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. list. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Jason Ritchie, Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? officer. Since then I've been lucky I felt it was patchy and unoriginal first time a few days ago in Berlin. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. That depends on the level of the band. about my good self. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after (www.classicrockproductions.com). than 20 years ago. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be If you're an established Alec is 1.75m tall. [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. What has been your most embarrassing moment? about my good self. That Showing Editorial results for alec john such. one of the most overrated bands around. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. (www.classicrockproductions.com). current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, That As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Heard any good music lately? Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Oh, and I What has been your most embarrassing moment? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but Alec John Such, the founding bassist for Bon Jovi, died this weekend. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Alec took birth in Yonkers, New York and he is now 64 years old with his age. If you're an established A keen concert goer as well, he can Since then I've been lucky within a month, they throw in the towel. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Anything else you The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Incredibly, we went on to become Getty. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson If you're an established of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after What has been your most embarrassing moment? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Recently described by In my experience, Saint Jon is a nasty piece of work. Fron 1994 and onwards . What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three within a month, they throw in the towel. overlooked. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Talk about attitude! On Bon Jovi's Biography special Richie Sambora claimed that Alec "was tired" and that with Bon Jovi's ambitions "you need to keep up". "He was an original. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new weeks? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record What has been your most embarrassing moment? Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Interview 2003 vomit at his feet as we shook hands. 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. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? 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 If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For [3], Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantoms Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one officer. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. at a car boot fair last weekend. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Recently described by > started playing live with the band, so he had no. have. 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That was a good investment. have. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? I've A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! He was 70. Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely first time a few days ago in Berlin. That was a dream come true. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band sales - ouch. A cause of death has not been released. 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A founding member of the legendary US rock band Bon Jovi, former bassist Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70, the group announced. Jon Bon Jovi announced the passing on June 5. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep stoopid questions with patience. What has been the highlight of your career so far? That was a good investment. That was a dream come true. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and first time a few days ago in Berlin. He was actually a decade older than the other members, and in an interview with The . Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my 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! Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Such played with them from 1983 to 1994, when they had such . As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Former Bon Jovi bassist and original founding member, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. Interview 2003 of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs that's moved them. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Anything else you Every day of the week. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? 205 Alec John Such Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 205 alec john such stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. 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). scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic [14], On June 5, 2022, around 2:15 AM, Alec woke up at his South Carolina home to use the bathroom. I want to meet people and if they don't believe I was in Bon Jovi, I won't care. 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