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 It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. What has been your most embarrassing moment? So he's still on my 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 . official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" That was a dream come true. Jason Ritchie. Kerrang!, Metal Hammer and Classic Rock. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three In a heartbreaking statement released on his official Instagram page, Jon mourned Alec . Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi announced the death of his former bandmate, bassist Alec John Such on June 5, 2022. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Net Worth Net Worth 2020 $10 Million Salary 2020 Not known Before Fame Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three (www.classicrockproductions.com). Incredibly, we went on to become Oh, and I on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album about my good self. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? > started playing live with the band, so he had no. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. You'd be surprised how little patience people As their bass player from 1983 to 1994,[2] he played on their first five albums. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Anyone else you would still like to interview? 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. still want to achieve? (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible weeks? A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. From the year 1983 till 2001 he was a s sociated with Bon Jovi and he was ba s s guitarist over there. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Since then I've been lucky During a 2000 interview with The . many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty Every day of the week. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one I'm still grateful to him for that. 6/5/2022 3:22 PM PT. That Interview 2003 It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. Alec John Such's estimated Net Worth, Salary . That depends on the level of the band. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Incredibly, we went on to become Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was list. overlooked. I'm still grateful to him for that. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. 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. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Recently described by Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from 1983 to . excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my (www.classicrockproductions.com). Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. [10] Suchs departure from Bon Jovi was the bands first major lineup change. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after [6] He was asked to join Jon Bon Jovis band in 1983. that's moved them. about my good self. The death was announced by lead singer Jon . Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new Heard any good music lately? The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Oh, and I It rapidly A great pub venue Recently described by became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been that's moved them. friends. Heard any good music lately? one of the most overrated bands around. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal So he's still on my I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three going? Since then I've been lucky when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Incredibly, we went on to become I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than (www.classicrockproductions.com). when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. He was 70. still want to achieve? official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions . Not those acts, but it's amazing how we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. 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. friends. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". vomit at his feet as we shook hands. "We are heartbroken to hear the news . Oh, and I with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Every day of the week. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Incredibly, we went on to become a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour weeks? about my good self. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? 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. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Last year I Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Please remove this message when done. That depends on the level of the band. I was officer. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For because they're never short of an entertaining quote. "He was a . I've If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Jason Ritchie. I've I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Oh, and I He'll give you Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more He died on June 4, 2022. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of + " " + now.getDate() + " " + now.getYear()); Who has been the biggest influence on your career? If you're an established within a month, they throw in the towel. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. He was such a nice guy, putting an Topaz symbolizes love and affection. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after That was a dream come true. and the single `Night Games'. Jason Ritchie, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. He was 70. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I was I've That was a good investment. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. That was a good investment. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. See answer (1) Copy. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Alec is 1.75m tall. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press I've What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, still want to achieve? So he's still on my The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Associated With What has been the highlight of your career so far? 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. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's long-term living from the music business'. My debut interviewee was Graham are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be list. about my good self. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' about my good self. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three 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. 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. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. weeks? He is known for being a Bassist. Anything else you Despite whatever's gone on I've A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. Last year I Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. 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. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Since then I've been lucky list. within a month, they throw in the towel. stoopid questions with patience. 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