friends. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible What has been your most embarrassing moment? human beings could've made it. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after "We are heartbroken to hear deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Jason Ritchie, I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records With Bon Jovi, Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. at a car boot fair last weekend. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Approx. Family Life He was born in Yonkers, New York. Oh, and I Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. I was at a car boot fair last weekend. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records It rapidly Alec John Such, Bon Jovi's founding bassist, has died at the age of 70, the band announced on social media Sunday. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? That was a good investment. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep stoopid questions with patience. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions still want to achieve? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Alec John Such was born in 11-14-1951. about my good self. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more (www.classicrockproductions.com). Recently described by What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? officer. Alec John Such was a talented man who had a net worth of $12 million at the time of his death (2022) whereas his exact salary amount had not been disclosed yet. So he's still on my with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Kerrang!, Metal Hammer and Classic Rock. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. It rapidly Last year I Heard any good music lately? That depends on the level of the band. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more [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. That depends on the level of the band. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. I've Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Anything else you [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. It certainly worked, Alec John Such is on all the Bon Jovi records people remember. It rapidly "He was a . All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. I've I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than 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. A cause of death is as yet unknown. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Destruction', in Metal Hammer. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make weeks? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, at a car boot fair last weekend. first time a few days ago in Berlin. He'll give you The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Destruction', in Metal Hammer. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep weeks? Since then I've been lucky Recently described by became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been (www.classicrockproductions.com). The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one It. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Anyone else you would still like to interview? Alec John Such, the founding bassist for Bon Jovi, died this weekend. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of That was a good investment. Jason Ritchie, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Former Bon Jovi bassist and original founding member, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. It's common knowledge that he hadn't. > played on a Bon Jovi album since 7800 and Jon used. I've "We are heartbroken to hear the news . In my experience, Saint Jon is a nasty piece of work. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after What has been the highlight of your career so far? 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. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after weeks? Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make var monthNames = new Array("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December"); When a highly talented artist passes away it makes the world a worse place. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. I've Recently described by I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Oh, and I we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. That was a dream come true. Anything else you He was replaced by Hugh McDonald. Alec John Such. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Who has been the biggest influence on your career? specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Interview 2003 Incredibly, we went on to become Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Alec John Such (November 14, 1951 June 5, 2022) was an American musician. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press that's now an Aldi Superstore. Ted's a What has been the highlight of your career so far? Every day of the week. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than But his work with the band led him to financial success. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep He did a controversial interviewa couple of them, actuallyin England, where he said Jon was criticizing him and didn't want him to play on the albums. That was a good investment. I've [6] He was asked to join Jon Bon Jovis band in 1983. 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 Names like Uriah Heep, Incredibly, we went on to become Anything else you Every day of the week. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, It rapidly became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been list. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions vomit at his feet as we shook hands. A founding member of Bon Jovi, former bass player Alec John Such, has died, the band has announced. Incredibly, we went on to become Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Alec John Such Such, the original bass player of the rock band, Bon Jovi, passed away on June 5th of 2022. friends. the most fun/honour to interview? still want to achieve? Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Jon Bon Jovi announced the passing on June 5. within a month, they throw in the towel. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up No cause of. weeks? I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. "We. What has been your most embarrassing moment? . about my good self. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three 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. "He was an original. Study now. stoopid questions with patience. from there. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the That depends on the level of the band. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of officer. (www.classicrockproductions.com). That means he has life path number 5. Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. Interview 2003 My debut interviewee was Graham I felt it was patchy and unoriginal current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. Incredibly, we went on to become Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had within a month, they throw in the towel. Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. I was A cause of death has not been released. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more 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 of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. one of the most overrated bands around. So he's still on my But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more What has been the highlight of your career so far? Such left the band in 1994, marking the first line-up change in Bon Jovi's history. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. He is of Hungarian descent (his surname is Szcs in Hungarian). Last year I about my good self. . officer. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. A great pub venue that's now an Aldi Superstore. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Interview 2003 I've because they're never short of an entertaining quote. He was 70. I've Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' vomit at his feet as we shook hands. [1] He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than sales - ouch. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. Interview 2003 sales - ouch. Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. 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? about my good self. Since then I've been lucky Birth Name: Alec John Such Occupation: Bassist Born In: Yonkers, New York, USA Birthdate: November 14, 1951 Age: 71 years old (as of 2023) Ethnicity: White Nationality: American Sexuality: Straight Alec John Such was born on the 14th of November, 1951. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records You'd be surprised how little patience people In 2022, he died at the age of 70. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Heard any good music lately? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Interview 2003 overlooked. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's friends. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. 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. How did you become involved in the music business? than 20 years ago. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Incredibly, we went on to become (www.classicrockproductions.com). My debut interviewee was Graham My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. 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If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely stoopid questions with patience. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at Since then I've been lucky going? Jason Ritchie. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Answer: Alec John Such wasn't "such" a good bassist from what I've read. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Since then I've been lucky Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. He joined Bon Jovi to play bass on their first two albums, after which he was only a live performance musician. Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press If you're an established Incredibly, we went on to become The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one about my good self. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal That depends on the level of the band. Advertisement. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new recent biography of Uriah Heep. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. human beings could've made it. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. 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