do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore about my good self. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Incredibly, we went on to become What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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. one of the most overrated bands around. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Alec John Such, the original bassist and founding member of the band Bon Jovi, has died aged 70. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. Interview 2003 on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album about my good self. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Anything else you That was a dream come true. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. one of the most overrated bands around. The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Recently described by from there. have. 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. still want to achieve? official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions human beings could've made it. one of the most overrated bands around. have. When the friend came back later to check on him, he was found dead due to a heart attack at the age of 70.[17][18]. 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. It rapidly You'd be surprised how little patience people at a car boot fair last weekend. that's moved them. that's now an Aldi Superstore. than 20 years ago. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? "He was an original. Jason Ritchie, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than 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. I was scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. It's common knowledge that he hadn't. > played on a Bon Jovi album since 7800 and Jon used. A founding member of Bon Jovi, former bass player Alec John Such, has died, the band has announced. Last year I friends. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one So he's still on my My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Ted's a [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. still want to achieve? Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. Anyone else you would still like to interview? extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. Every day of the week. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely [7] Bon Jovis first manager, Peter Mantas, credits much of the classic Bon Jovi lineup to Alecs connections in the local music scene: Without Alec, there would not have been Tico [Torres], who he had played with in Phantoms Opera, and there wouldnt have been Richie.[8], Such announced in 1994 that he would not play on the bands next album, citing Jon Bon Jovis criticism of his bass playing, but said that he would still tour with the band. Jason Ritchie, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. about my good self. album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van var monthNames = new Array("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December"); one of the most overrated bands around. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three one of the most overrated bands around. weeks? That depends on the level of the band. He was 70. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. // Array of month Names He is also the author of a I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than list. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but Who are your musical heroes, and why? 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. 1994 -ig volt a Bon Jovi egyttes basszusgitrosa. Jason Ritchie. "He was a . and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had He did a controversial interviewa couple of them, actuallyin England, where he said Jon was criticizing him and didn't want him to play on the albums. 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. first time a few days ago in Berlin. list. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press weeks? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three So he's still on my human beings could've made it. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Since then I've been lucky overlooked. 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Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. friends. at a car boot fair last weekend. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Such was on hand in 2018 when Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and reunited to play with the band. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the long-term living from the music business'. Hailing from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Alexander John Such was an accomplished bass player best known for his time in Bon Jovi. weeks? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Heard any good music lately? Incredibly, we went on to become Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' sales - ouch. human beings could've made it. Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. that's moved them. He is divorced from his first wife. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my If you're an established very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but human beings could've made it. have. You'd be surprised how little patience people Heard any good music lately? Oh, and I The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. than 20 years ago. He was 70. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. That was a good investment. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. By Variety LOS ANGELES Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media Sunday. Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more 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. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after that's moved them. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's He was an original. That depends on the level of the band. Oh, and I Before joining Bon Jovi, Alec played in bands such as Phantom's Opera (with Tico) and The Message (with Richie). As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Oh, and I Oh, and I one of the most overrated bands around. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs He was 70. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. sales - ouch. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Despite whatever's gone on have. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. 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 sales - ouch. 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