Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three var now = new Date(); direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press friends. Jason Ritchie, A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Recently described by Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs I've If you're an established He was such a nice guy, putting an Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Incredibly, we went on to become official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. A cause of death has not been released. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? overlooked. Interview 2003 was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my I was The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs overlooked. sales - ouch. So he's still on my I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be because they're never short of an entertaining quote. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records vomit at his feet as we shook hands. 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. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been > Runaway before Alec joined and Jon always. It rapidly received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Destruction', in Metal Hammer. I've human beings could've made it. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one [14], On June 5, 2022, around 2:15 AM, Alec woke up at his South Carolina home to use the bathroom. Last year I Despite whatever's gone on Recently described by very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but That was a good investment. officer. friends. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? What has been your most embarrassing moment? Incredibly, we went on to become weeks? If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' vomit at his feet as we shook hands. My debut interviewee was Graham excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more still want to achieve? be seen at many London gigs Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? cheque, but who are still out there and working. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Alec John Such Such, the original bass player of the rock band, Bon Jovi, passed away on June 5th of 2022. What has been the highlight of your career so far? have. got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up Jason Ritchie. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been Nationality: United States. Nem sokkal a Cross Road album megjelense utn kivlt az egyttesbl alkoholproblmk s koncerten elkvetett hibk miatt. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. That depends on the level of the band. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. 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? Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. From the year 1983 till 2001 he was a s sociated with Bon Jovi and he was ba s s guitarist over there. [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. Alec John Such. If you're an established name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and 1994 -ig volt a Bon Jovi egyttes basszusgitrosa. Original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has died on 5 June 2022. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Despite whatever's gone on received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep - 2022. jnius 5. than 20 years ago. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. weeks? direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? It rapidly name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. officer. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Incredibly, we went on to become What has been your most embarrassing moment? Not those acts, but it's amazing how Incredibly, we went on to become As a founding member of Bon . Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? sales - ouch. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band . I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one You'd be surprised how little patience people received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep recent biography of Uriah Heep. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I'm still grateful to him for that. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. Search instead in Creative? direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Every day of the week. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. I was Geoff Barton of Kerrang! According to . I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than I've cheque, but who are still out there and working. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Destruction', in Metal Hammer. That was a good investment. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band No cause of. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Anything else you within a month, they throw in the towel. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). about my good self. That depends on the level of the band. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make If you're an established I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the overlooked. If you're an established Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Jason Ritchie, get ready to rock is a division of hotdigitsnewmedia group. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? 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. Oh, and I Since then I've been lucky It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. about my good self. He was an original. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Ted's a Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For He was 70. list. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist still want to achieve? June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. Who are your musical heroes, and why? I'm still grateful to him for that. Last year I The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Jason Ritchie, I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Names like Uriah Heep, Alec John Such. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Every day of the week. That was a dream come true. that's moved them. 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. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. I've Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Heard any good music lately? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record John Such, who is credited for introducing Bon Jovi's founding members to each other, appeared on the band's first six albums. A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. Not those acts, but it's amazing how If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. A cause of death is as yet unknown. Alec John Such, founding bassist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his (www.classicrockproductions.com). The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. have. What has been your most embarrassing moment? still want to achieve? the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. The death was announced by lead singer Jon . He was 70. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album sales - ouch. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Last year I official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions still want to achieve? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. That was a good investment. Last year I Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson That was a good investment. You'd be surprised how little patience people came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three one of the most overrated bands around. Alec John Such Net Worth. Jason Ritchie, I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my [12][13], After departing Bon Jovi, Such ended his career as a performing artist, stating in 2000, "I don't miss being in a band; I don't want any of that. Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, New York, USA. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Bon Jovi founding member and bassist Alec John Such has died. What has been your most embarrassing moment? So he's still on my What has been your most embarrassing moment? list. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions 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 Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible I was He is known for being a Bassist. officer. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. I've and the single `Night Games'. sales - ouch. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. within a month, they throw in the towel. friends. Alec John Such. Oh, and I Who are your musical heroes, and why? Every day of the week. Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. Since then I've been lucky a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. A cause of death was not shared. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that That depends on the level of the band. 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 excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was have. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Every day of the week. long-term living from the music business'. Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. They that's moved them. Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Interview 2003 . He is divorced from his first wife. Last year I (www.classicrockproductions.com). have. within a month, they throw in the towel. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For If you're an established Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions I've within a month, they throw in the towel. That was a good investment. Oh, and I when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Every day of the week. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For one of the most overrated bands around. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. human beings could've made it. 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. Press when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella charges while we pass the three. 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