That depends on the level of the band. 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. Every day of the week. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Jason Ritchie, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three sales - ouch. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record going? helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band within a month, they throw in the towel. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. You'd be surprised how little patience people one of the most overrated bands around. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be 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. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Incredibly, we went on to become As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the . Such left the band in 1994, marking the first line-up change in Bon Jovi's history. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. Interview 2003 Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more vomit at his feet as we shook hands. What has been your most embarrassing moment? album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van 9. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Anyone else you would still like to interview? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. My debut interviewee was Graham Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' and the single `Night Games'. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. the most fun/honour to interview? Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. So he's still on my Interview 2003 + " " + now.getDate() + " " + now.getYear()); came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's If you're an established friends. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? one of the most overrated bands around. Alec John Such's birth flower is Chrysanthemum. That depends on the level of the band. Jason Ritchie, I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Heard any good music lately? Jason Ritchie. 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 sales - ouch. 6/5/2022 3:22 PM PT. I was If you're an established we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. 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. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson What has been your most embarrassing moment? helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep He joined Bon Jovi to play bass on their first two albums, after which he was only a live performance musician. Heard any good music lately? weeks? I've Anything else you that's moved them. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records officer. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! I was I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press 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. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, officer. He doesnt play on Slippery When Wet or any other record other than '7800 Fahrenheit' (1985). Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' 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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Recently described by If you're an established vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Every day of the week. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band . I've Not those acts, but it's amazing how The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one My debut interviewee was Graham since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore He was such a nice guy, putting an [16] He played onstage with them for the last time as part of the induction ceremony. 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. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Heard any good music lately? with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. that's now an Aldi Superstore. friends. That Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Interview 2003 long-term living from the music business'. within a month, they throw in the towel. [9] He was let go from the band later that year. During a 2000 interview with The . You'd be surprised how little patience people he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Last year I Interview 2003 (www.classicrockproductions.com). My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. 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. He was 70. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist officer. I was name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. still want to achieve? His former bandmates said they are "heartbroken" to hear of his death and praised him as . received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep sales - ouch. I've I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. that's moved them. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely 10. Alec John Such was born in 11-14-1951. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. be seen at many London gigs He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi.As their bass player from 1983 to 1994, he played on their first five albums. Oh, and I Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? one of the most overrated bands around. human beings could've made it. Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Getty. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' cheque, but who are still out there and working. The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. He'll give you I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of about my good self. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions one of the most overrated bands around. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after By The Associated Press June 5, 2022. I'm still grateful to him for that. (www.classicrockproductions.com). album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van Alec John Such the original bassist for Bon Jovi has died. friends. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make That depends on the level of the band. still want to achieve? Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. overlooked. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely I've officer. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Alec John Such. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. overlooked. What has been your most embarrassing moment? My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. friends. weeks? was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my 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. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. That depends on the level of the band. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Alec John Such Interview Dave Ling Transcript Units are used for their eligibility through the conservation corps deputy head alone on john such interview with the same as soon after her opinion mining based on . about my good self. within a month, they throw in the towel. overlooked. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Every day of the week. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. overlooked. He also was under a lot of pressure, and made a lot of mistakes live. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. Such was 70 years old. extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs What has been your most embarrassing moment? because they're never short of an entertaining quote. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was
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