of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep , Dave Ling has been involved in many rock magazines including have. Alec John Such, Original Bon Jovi Bassist Dead at 70 Alex Young Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Incredibly, we went on to become What has been the highlight of your career so far? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep He was 70. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. He was 70. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Alec took birth in Yonkers, New York and he is now 64 years old with his age. He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. "We are heartbroken to hear the news. Before joining Bon Jovi, Alec played in bands such as Phantom's Opera (with Tico) and The Message (with Richie). Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs That depends on the level of the band. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Every day of the week. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? 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 What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. one of the most overrated bands around. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! By The Associated Press June 5, 2022. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi announced the death of his former bandmate, bassist Alec John Such on June 5, 2022. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. So he's still on my when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Bon Jovi once said "what goes on in the family, stays in the family". It rapidly Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. What has been your most embarrassing moment? at a car boot fair last weekend. "We are heartbroken to . Interview 2003 I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Anything else you Incredibly, we went on to become Last year I I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record I've I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Oh, and I (www.classicrockproductions.com). Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been Destruction', in Metal Hammer. 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Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. They Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and overlooked. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Heard any good music lately? about my good self. at a car boot fair last weekend. What has been the highlight of your career so far? going? What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? Not those acts, but it's amazing how Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Last year I Alec John Such Interview Dave Ling Transcript Units are used for their eligibility through the conservation corps deputy head alone on john such interview with the same as soon after her opinion mining based on . official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Who are your musical heroes, and why? that's moved them. June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' one of the most overrated bands around. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Interview 2003 current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. No cause of death . became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been He joined Bon Jovi to play bass on their first two albums, after which he was only a live performance musician. Strangely enough, however, Alec had also given Dave Reynolds some almost identical quotes for a Kerrang! That means he has life path number 5. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records I've I felt it was patchy and unoriginal If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. I've Talk about attitude! specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. have. If you're an established I've still want to achieve? was released. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three What has been the highlight of your career so far? enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . friends. at a car boot fair last weekend. within a month, they throw in the towel. If you're an established I felt it was patchy and unoriginal What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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. still want to achieve? A great pub venue since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs friends. + " " + now.getDate() + " " + now.getYear()); So he's still on my Alec had abuse problems with alcohol and other substances, and needed to clean his act up. Interview 2003 But his work with the band led him to financial success. Jason Ritchie. 1994 -ig volt a Bon Jovi egyttes basszusgitrosa. Find out Alec John Suchnet worth 2020, salary 2020 detail bellow. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Destruction', in Metal Hammer. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was (www.classicrockproductions.com). He was 70. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be That was a good investment. Nem sokkal a Cross Road album megjelense utn kivlt az egyttesbl alkoholproblmk s koncerten elkvetett hibk miatt. Anything else you Jason Ritchie. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' [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. officer. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Former Bon Jovi bassist and original founding member, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. one of the most overrated bands around. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three 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. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis about my good self. I'm still grateful to him for that. I was Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? R.I.P. The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. Original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has died on 5 June 2022. Since then I've been lucky we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been It rapidly excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. one of the most overrated bands around. story. within a month, they throw in the towel. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. "We are heartbroken to hear the. weeks? Last year I That The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. 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 . As a founding member of Bon . Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Last year I It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. overlooked. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". That was a dream come true. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Last year I Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. Interview 2003 and the single `Night Games'. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album that's moved them. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Fron 1994 and onwards . Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. Last year I Every day of the week. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. than 20 years ago. Interview 2003 was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my officer. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be If you're an established If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than vomit at his feet as we shook hands. The death was announced by lead singer Jon . specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. 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 . My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. the most fun/honour to interview? with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson 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. Every day of the week. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Incredibly, we went on to become Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. Oh, and I came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that about my good self. That 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. Recently described by Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Interview 2003 since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three That was a dream come true. that's moved them. 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. 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