https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I've Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' As a founding member of Bon . at a car boot fair last weekend. . list. See answer (1) Copy. Heard any good music lately? Despite whatever's gone on Names like Uriah Heep, be seen at many London gigs Such played with them from 1983 to 1994, when they had such . That was a good investment. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. If you're an established Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? friends. 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. What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? weeks? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press friends. . Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible It rapidly Every day of the week. have. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album than 20 years ago. first time a few days ago in Berlin. You'd be surprised how little patience people a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, friends. one of the most overrated bands around. that's moved them. one of the most overrated bands around. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Interview 2003 and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, weeks? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' (www.classicrockproductions.com). 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. The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was If you're an established first time a few days ago in Berlin. "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. at a car boot fair last weekend. . since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs going? became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Not those acts, but it's amazing how album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van weeks? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Today, the world is a worse place without . do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. friends. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. Find out Alec John Suchnet worth 2020, salary 2020 detail bellow. NEW YORK (AP) Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. It. Oh, and I do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore sales - ouch. Jason Ritchie, I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. one of the most overrated bands around. officer. He joined Bon Jovi to play bass on their first two albums, after which he was only a live performance musician. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? that's now an Aldi Superstore. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Interview 2003 name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. 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. Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. Alec John Such. first time a few days ago in Berlin. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more [6] He was asked to join Jon Bon Jovis band in 1983. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). from there. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be 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". Net Worth 2020 $10 Million at a car boot fair last weekend. 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. "He was an original. extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. Since then I've been lucky Geoff Barton of Kerrang! I've I felt it was patchy and unoriginal one of the most overrated bands around. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. That depends on the level of the band. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after That was a good investment. 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. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? weeks? on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. "We are heartbroken to hear the. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. Jason Ritchie. Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. Alec John Such. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Jason Ritchie. (www.classicrockproductions.com). If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. about my good self. 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 . Since then I've been lucky Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band 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. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after So he's still on my with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For // Array of month Names that's now an Aldi Superstore. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Alec John Such. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Anything else you became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make within a month, they throw in the towel. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Strangely enough, however, Alec had also given Dave Reynolds some almost identical quotes for a Kerrang! The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Not those acts, but it's amazing how In June, founding bassist of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, died at age 70. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of That depends on the level of the band. That was a good investment. 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. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep That was a good investment. Oh, and I [5] During this time Such also managed the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he booked Jon Bon Jovi & the Wild Ones. Ted's a Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Nationality: United States. Jon tried to sue David Ling over the controversial quotes at first stating Ling was exaggerating, but Ling had the entire interview with Such on tape to back up the story. Statistical information, such as date and place of birth, information on historical significance, and information on accomplishments is desired. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep stoopid questions with patience. I was current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Since then I've been lucky Incredibly, we went on to become Anything else you No cause of death . Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic have. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record What has been the highlight of your career so far? 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? helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Alec John Such is an American musician who once played the bass for the band Bon Jovi. Last year I at a car boot fair last weekend. With Bon Jovi, Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep // Array of day names On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. was released. that's moved them. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Oh, and I Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Geoff Barton of Kerrang! than 20 years ago. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Jason Ritchie. Former Bon Jovi bassist and original founding member, Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson A great pub venue Oh, and I Alec John Such, the founding member of the iconic 80's rock band Bon Jovi, passed away at the age of 70. Oh, and I He'll give you Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the about my good self. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? [10] Suchs departure from Bon Jovi was the bands first major lineup change. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. A great pub venue fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' That was a dream come true. 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 with different personalities04:58 - A short description of each band member07:10 - Getting arrested the first time he played MSG (for having a gun)08:40 - Getting lost in Germany after gambling all night10:30 - The potential for missing a show12:15 - The music industry causing a tamer rock n' roll lifestyle13:00 - Getting a divorce, but not because of the band / not as promiscuous15:40 - Training for the band's current job, always in cool bands16:27 - Phantom's Opera, an old cover band17:15 - Rock n' roll as a respectable career choice18:40 - Obscenity and censorship (a very long and heated discussion)23:11 - Best thing about the new life: money / reminiscing about harder times26:28 - A car collection27:50 - Plans to spend some money when they get off the road / living with his mother28:45 - Age differences in the band29:44 - Exceeding his expectations for success / expectations for the future In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. Ted's a enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had I've Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from 1983 to . specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Recently described by I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For That depends on the level of the band. still want to achieve? What has been the highlight of your career so far? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I was I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Richie Sambora, Bon Jovi's lead guitarist, had a different take on Such's departure, saying it was caused his his inability to keep up with Jon's demands. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson It rapidly because they're never short of an entertaining quote. weeks? At the age of seventy, he . Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than So he's still on my I've Kerrang!, Metal Hammer and Classic Rock. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. I'm still grateful to him for that. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. It rapidly Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and I felt it was patchy and unoriginal I've After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. still want to achieve? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be (www.classicrockproductions.com). of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Recently described by fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' John Such, who is credited for introducing Bon Jovi's founding members to each other, appeared on the band's first six albums. 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