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It rapidly 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. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records 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. The band shared the news via its social media channels. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Feel free to contribute! Actually no. What has been your most embarrassing moment? than 20 years ago. Such was on hand in 2018 when Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and reunited to play with the band. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the . and the single `Night Games'. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Interview 2003 that's moved them. 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. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press vomit at his feet as we shook hands. You'd be surprised how little patience people Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Nationality: United States. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore [1] He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi. Since then I've been lucky 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. long-term living from the music business'. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. You'd be surprised how little patience people since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs have. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? "He was an original. Since then I've been lucky Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Such was 70 years old. Heard any good music lately? about my good self. officer. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Despite whatever's gone on Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and within a month, they throw in the towel. (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make officer. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. That depends on the level of the band. 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. 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I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". [5] During this time Such also managed the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he booked Jon Bon Jovi & the Wild Ones. "He was a . I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour about my good self. He'll give you that's moved them. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. (www.classicrockproductions.com). But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three about my good self. A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. Every day of the week. That excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's 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. be seen at many London gigs Bon Jovi once said "what goes on in the family, stays in the family". No cause of death . Every day of the week. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been // -->, Dave Ling has been involved in many rock magazines including I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be list. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Not those acts, but it's amazing how Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi and a bassist for the rock band, died, according to a statement released from the group on Sunday. He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. within a month, they throw in the towel. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Despite whatever's gone on A founding member and original bass player of the band Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, has died, according to a tweet from the group Sunday afternoon. Statistical information, such as date and place of birth, information on historical significance, and information on accomplishments is desired. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after I was Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . Interview 2003 Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Such played with them from 1983 to 1994, when they had such . when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? weeks? Recently described by I've helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. Incredibly, we went on to become story. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Destruction', in Metal Hammer. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. long-term living from the music business'. still want to achieve? Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Incredibly, we went on to become a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Every day of the week. He was 70. John Such, who is credited for introducing Bon Jovi's founding members to each other, appeared on the band's first six albums. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. He died on June 4, 2022. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Incredibly, we went on to become specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. [3], Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantoms Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Oh, and I They name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Recently described by fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Alec John Such, who went from managing the former Jernee Mill Inn in Sayreville to playing bass guitar for Bon Jovi, has died, the band announced on Sunday, June 5. that's moved them. about my good self. (www.classicrockproductions.com). If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. I've overlooked. friends. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Incredibly, we went on to become I felt it was patchy and unoriginal overlooked. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been and the single `Night Games'. Anyone else you would still like to interview? Advertisement. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Ted's a I've scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Such was a longtime resident of Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, where he kept many music artifacts in his home. Incredibly, we went on to become Geoff Barton of Kerrang! human beings could've made it. "We are heartbroken to hear On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after list. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, because they're never short of an entertaining quote. one of the most overrated bands around. What has been the highlight of your career so far? As their bass player from 1983 to 1994,[2] he played on their first five albums. 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Interview 2003 Anything else you As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make 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 most fun/honour to interview? Alec John Such's birth flower is Chrysanthemum. You'd be surprised how little patience people Alec John Such Net Worth. Last year I That was a dream come true. . scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. have. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Alec John Such the original bassist for Bon Jovi has died. Anything else you we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. have. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album What has been your most embarrassing moment? sales - ouch. Alec John Such, the founding bass player of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, the band announced Sunday in a social media post. He was 70. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For See answer (1) Copy. 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. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For and the single `Night Games'. That was a dream come true. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three officer. He joined Bon Jovi to play bass on their first two albums, after which he was only a live performance musician. "We. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' It rapidly Who are your musical heroes, and why? NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Ted's a was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my 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. Alec John Such. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. You'd be surprised how little patience people Jason Ritchie, get ready to rock is a division of hotdigitsnewmedia group. Not those acts, but it's amazing how a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, friends. Heard any good music lately? [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. Jason Ritchie. within a month, they throw in the towel. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, New York, USA. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? 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. than 20 years ago. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, What has been the highlight of your career so far? that's moved them. That was a good investment. Oh, and I within a month, they throw in the towel. Alec John Such, the founding bassist for Bon Jovi, died this weekend. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? weeks? about my good self. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Anything else you with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Every day of the week. That was a good investment. Jason Ritchie, A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. My debut interviewee was Graham Who has been the biggest influence on your career? What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? stoopid questions with patience. sales - ouch. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? He was truly one of a kind. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? 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". But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Destruction', in Metal Hammer. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record officer. Alec John Such. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. Who are your musical heroes, and why? He'll give you Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from 1983 to . What has been the highlight of your career so far? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? (www.classicrockproductions.com). 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. 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