But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Jason Ritchie, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Bon Jovi once said "what goes on in the family, stays in the family". Heard any good music lately? 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. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Recently described by and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Since then I've been lucky got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. cheque, but who are still out there and working. (www.classicrockproductions.com). still want to achieve? Topaz symbolizes love and affection. I'm still grateful to him for that. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, officer. I've Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson What has been the highlight of your career so far? That Bon Jovi Release Statement on Alec John Such's Death The iconic band mourned one of their founding members, who died at age 70. He died on June 4, 2022. friends. within a month, they throw in the towel. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. weeks? direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? 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. Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. Oh, and I That was a good investment. A great pub venue Geoff Barton of Kerrang! direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Alec John Such (November 14, 1951 June 5, 2022) was an American musician. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Anything else you Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Jason Ritchie, I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Study now. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at I've I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. He was 70. at a car boot fair last weekend. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Incredibly, we went on to become many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty He'll give you one of the most overrated bands around. I've The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one That was a good investment. officer. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Who are your musical heroes, and why? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). I was Anyone else you would still like to interview? [14], On June 5, 2022, around 2:15 AM, Alec woke up at his South Carolina home to use the bathroom. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty weeks? Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? than 20 years ago. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record I've a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour I want to meet people and if they don't believe I was in Bon Jovi, I won't care. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? human beings could've made it. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make weeks? Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and 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. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be overlooked. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. What has been the highlight of your career so far? I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that overlooked. Interview 2003 Net Worth Net Worth 2020 $10 Million Salary 2020 Not known Before Fame at a car boot fair last weekend. Original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has died on 5 June 2022. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. 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. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist That was a dream come true. In 2022, he died at the age of 70. As their bass player from 1983 to 1994,[2] he played on their first five albums. about my good self. within a month, they throw in the towel. friends. A cause of death has not been released. friends. As a founding member of Bon . What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," the band posted in a statement to social media on Sunday, June 5th. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Anything else you I've became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Since then I've been lucky As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, I felt it was patchy and unoriginal What has been the highlight of your career so far? Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. about my good self. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Despite whatever's gone on A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that about my good self. Fron 1994 and onwards . fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Every day of the week. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" What has been your most embarrassing moment? Last year I deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Names like Uriah Heep, Jason Ritchie. See answer (1) Copy. I've sales - ouch. within a month, they throw in the towel. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal With Bon Jovi, Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. That Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. Interview 2003 officer. 10. friends. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Jason Ritchie. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Anything else you "We are heartbroken to . 9. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. have. Incredibly, we went on to become The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. still want to achieve? friends. Interview 2003 If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely sales - ouch. If you're an established At the age of seventy, he . Last year I became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Last year I scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records friends. That was a good investment. . about my good self. cheque, but who are still out there and working. That depends on the level of the band. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at going? https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. I've Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi announced the death of his former bandmate, bassist Alec John Such on June 5, 2022. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and 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. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my I've Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after first time a few days ago in Berlin. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been I was do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. I've Since then I've been lucky weeks? (www.classicrockproductions.com). scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records It rapidly It's common knowledge that he hadn't. > played on a Bon Jovi album since 7800 and Jon used. 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. What has been the highlight of your career so far? weeks? . A great pub venue Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three overlooked. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than If you're an established That was a good investment. officer. He doesnt play on Slippery When Wet or any other record other than '7800 Fahrenheit' (1985). 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. Alec John Such. Incredibly, we went on to become going? It rapidly They In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. have. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. I've But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record overlooked. weeks? His former bandmates said they are "heartbroken" to hear of his death and praised him as . That was a dream come true. Talk about attitude! weeks? He was 70. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Alec John Such's birth flower is Chrysanthemum. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after So he's still on my Who has been the biggest influence on your career? at a car boot fair last weekend. Bon Jovi founding member and bassist Alec John Such has died. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? that's now an Aldi Superstore. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Geoff Barton of Kerrang! My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. about my good self. Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. It. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs than 20 years ago. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three The band shared the news via its social media channels. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Incredibly, we went on to become Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? overlooked. Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. sales - ouch. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album You'd be surprised how little patience people a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions I felt it was patchy and unoriginal current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, cheque, but who are still out there and working. I've What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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. 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