I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. That Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Not those acts, but it's amazing how going? Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. weeks? How did you become involved in the music business? By The Associated Press June 5, 2022. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more "We are heartbroken to hear the news. within a month, they throw in the towel. than 20 years ago. If you're an established when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? at a car boot fair last weekend. from there. I've No cause of death . sales - ouch. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press He was 70. Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . 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. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Anything else you at a car boot fair last weekend. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but the most fun/honour to interview? official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. sales - ouch. Jason Ritchie, get ready to rock is a division of hotdigitsnewmedia group. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. (www.classicrockproductions.com). one of the most overrated bands around. He was 70. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Every day of the week. At the age of seventy, he . 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. Jason Ritchie, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For "He was an original. From the year 1983 till 2001 he was a s sociated with Bon Jovi and he was ba s s guitarist over there. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For long-term living from the music business'. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal You'd be surprised how little patience people That was a dream come true. That was a good investment. within a month, they throw in the towel. "We are heartbroken to hear Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible So he's still on my with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. It. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Last year I Alec John Such, the original bassist for Bon Jovi, knew something was wrong in the hours leading up to his death, asking a friend for help in the middle of the night, TMZ has learned. list. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' If you're an established that's now an Aldi Superstore. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been With that being said, why did Alec decided to leave Bon Jovi all the way back in 1994, just about a decade after its inception? 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! overlooked. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. I was Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? That was a good investment. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of still want to achieve? That depends on the level of the band. He is of Hungarian descent (his surname is Szcs in Hungarian). friends. have. var now = new Date(); Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make sales - ouch. NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. You'd be surprised how little patience people "He was an original. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Last year I He was 70. I've extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions A cause of death has not been released. It rapidly "We are heartbroken to hear the news . was released. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Jason Ritchie. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Also his quality of session recordings during the Cross Road album were a contributing factor to his dismissal from Bon Jovi. Interview 2003 He was 70. I've I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Heard any good music lately? Every day of the week. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Feel free to contribute! vomit at his feet as we shook hands. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after He was 70. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and He'll give you [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. Anyone else you would still like to interview? overlooked. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after 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. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? than 20 years ago. Incredibly, we went on to become deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). . friends. Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. 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. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. A cause of death is as yet unknown. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album When the band confronted that, it was obvious that he was out. 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. Recently described by NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. You'd be surprised how little patience people [3], Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantoms Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. Incredibly, we went on to become weeks? Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep within a month, they throw in the towel. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three that's moved them. Family Life. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Strangely enough, however, Alec had also given Dave Reynolds some almost identical quotes for a Kerrang! specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. That means he has life path number 5. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been have. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. still want to achieve? a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, var dayNames = new Array("Sunday","Monday","Tuesday","Wednesday","Thursday","Friday","Saturday"); than 20 years ago. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. sales - ouch. What has been your most embarrassing moment? It's common knowledge that he hadn't. > played on a Bon Jovi album since 7800 and Jon used. What has been your most embarrassing moment? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album 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 . Topaz symbolizes love and affection. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of one of the most overrated bands around. stoopid questions with patience. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three He'll give you direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. stoopid questions with patience. Incredibly, we went on to become I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has died on 5 June 2022. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal (www.classicrockproductions.com). I'm still grateful to him for that. Jon Bon Jovi requested Such to leave after giving an interview to journalist David Ling in which he discussed private 'family material,' and then he attempted to sue Ling for defamation once the interview was published. Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" weeks? friends. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Heard any good music lately? a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. He was 70. about my good self. human beings could've made it. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? I've do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Read More: Original Bon Jovi Bassist Alec John Such Has Died | https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Discography:Bon Jovi Bon Jovi (1984)Bon Jovi 7800 Fahrenheit (1985)Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet (1986)Bon Jovi New Jersey (1988)Bon Jovi Hard & Hot (Best of Bon Jovi) (1991)Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (1992)Bon Jovi Cross Road (1994)Bon Jovi One Wild Night Live 1985-2001 (2001)Bon Jovi Tokyo Road: The Best of Bon Jovi (2001)Bon Jovi Greatest Hits (2010). Alec's 'no interview' embargo was placed on him for the whole of Bon Jovi's last world tour. overlooked. 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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. document.write(dayNames[now.getDay()] + " " + monthNames[now.getMonth()] Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, A cause of death was not shared. Such left the band in 1994, marking the first line-up change in Bon Jovi's history. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Jason Ritchie, I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep 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. 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