In my experience, Saint Jon is a nasty piece of work. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. 6/5/2022 3:22 PM PT. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after He'll give you ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" 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. weeks? at a car boot fair last weekend. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Oh, and I stoopid questions with patience. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. (www.classicrockproductions.com). very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but If you're an established The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been "I never really asked Jon about that, but I did tackle Jon about a lot of other things. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band the most fun/honour to interview? The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. human beings could've made it. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely than 20 years ago. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us 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. As reported by the Sun, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi announced the rock star's death in a Twitter post . Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Interview 2003 we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three that's moved them. // -->, Dave Ling has been involved in many rock magazines including Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Incredibly, we went on to become about my good self. His former bandmates said they are "heartbroken" to hear of his death and praised him as . Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had friends. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. friends. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. 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. friends. Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. Names like Uriah Heep, that's moved them. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. friends. (www.classicrockproductions.com). fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, about my good self. That Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record I've a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Feel free to contribute! name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Every day of the week. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. What has been your most embarrassing moment? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record But his work with the band led him to financial success. . ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my 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. He was 70. That on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Oh, and I That was a dream come true. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs The band confirmed the death of their former bassist Sunday in a. first time a few days ago in Berlin. A great pub venue that's now an Aldi Superstore. Despite whatever's gone on Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. [16] He played onstage with them for the last time as part of the induction ceremony. Interview 2003 official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after within a month, they throw in the towel. Sherry Phillips Jun 6, 2022 Bon Jovi was devastated at the. Jason Ritchie. That depends on the level of the band. Alec John Such, the founding bassist for Bon Jovi, died this weekend. [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. that's moved them. Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. > reason to turn up to the studio. Alec John Such. Every day of the week. at a car boot fair last weekend. first time a few days ago in Berlin. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album So he's still on my with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? I was received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep still want to achieve? Interview 2003 Oh, and I The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Every day of the week. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, 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. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Interview 2003 about my good self. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson stoopid questions with patience. He was 70. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I've sales - ouch. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions officer. var monthNames = new Array("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December"); Unfortunately, one of the group's founding members, Alec John Such, passed away on June 5, 2022, at 70 years old, leaving behind an undeniable legacy that was integral to the band's foundation. officer. one of the most overrated bands around. Last year I He doesnt play on Slippery When Wet or any other record other than '7800 Fahrenheit' (1985). That was a good investment. friends. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Since then I've been lucky when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I've 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. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, about my good self. Heard any good music lately? The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Ted's a Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Study now. Heard any good music lately? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Jon Bon Jovi announced the passing on June 5. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs within a month, they throw in the towel. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after In June, founding bassist of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, died at age 70. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. have. I've Interview 2003 within a month, they throw in the towel. got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, at a car boot fair last weekend. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions vomit at his feet as we shook hands. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and 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. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new Destruction', in Metal Hammer. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible than 20 years ago. Oh, and I As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. than 20 years ago. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new Getty. Oh, and I scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records cheque, but who are still out there and working. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Geoff Barton of Kerrang! I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Jason Ritchie, Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? On his way back to bed, Alec called out to a friend who was staying with him, the friend helped Alec get back into bed and then left the room. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For long-term living from the music business'. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. at a car boot fair last weekend. sales - ouch. sales - ouch. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three I've Alec John Such (November 14, 1951 June 5, 2022) was an American musician. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. It rapidly Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. at a car boot fair last weekend. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. about my good self. In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band . weeks? weeks? Incredibly, we went on to become specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. [9] He was let go from the band later that year. A founding member of Bon Jovi, former bass player Alec John Such, has died, the band has announced. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Heard any good music lately? No cause of death . [6] He was asked to join Jon Bon Jovis band in 1983. No cause of. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' What has been your most embarrassing moment? within a month, they throw in the towel. Associated With one of the most overrated bands around. Kerrang!, Metal Hammer and Classic Rock. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album 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. Despite whatever's gone on name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? Alec John Such's birth flower is Chrysanthemum. I'm still grateful to him for that. 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. 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. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Alec John Such, Original Bon Jovi Bassist Dead at 70 Alex Young Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Hailing from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Alexander John Such was an accomplished bass player best known for his time in Bon Jovi. (www.classicrockproductions.com). on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Anything else you name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press That was a good investment. During a 2000 interview with The . Recently described by As a founding member of Bon . What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? Anyone else you would still like to interview? overlooked. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Destruction', in Metal Hammer. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Hugh McDonald took over Such's position as bassist, having already played on several albums from Bon Jovi's debut onwards. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been that's moved them. When the band confronted that, it was obvious that he was out. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, From the year 1983 till 2001 he was a s sociated with Bon Jovi and he was ba s s guitarist over there. Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. When the friend came back later to check on him, he was found dead due to a heart attack at the age of 70.[17][18]. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour have. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Last year I of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Alec had abuse problems with alcohol and other substances, and needed to clean his act up. Interview 2003 He was replaced by Hugh McDonald,[11] who had played on the original version of the Bon Jovi single Runaway and played uncredited on Slippery When Wet, New Jersey, and Keep the Faith before joining officially. The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. That depends on the level of the band. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Former Bon Jovi bassist and original founding member, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. sales - ouch. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Alec John Such. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore officer. That depends on the level of the band. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. 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