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That depends on the level of the band. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Jason Ritchie. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). What has been your most embarrassing moment? I'm still grateful to him for that. He was an original. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely I was from there. Sherry Phillips Jun 6, 2022 Bon Jovi was devastated at the. Recently described by with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. 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 Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at I've What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? officer. still want to achieve? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one What has been your most embarrassing moment? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. one of the most overrated bands around. about my good self. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. weeks? Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one As their bass player from 1983 to 1994,[2] he played on their first five albums. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Bon Jovi once said "what goes on in the family, stays in the family". I was and the single `Night Games'. No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. A cause of death has not been released. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. still want to achieve? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep At the age of seventy, he . became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Last year I The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Heard any good music lately? What has been your most embarrassing moment? What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? What has been the highlight of your career so far? Alec John Such, Original Bon Jovi Bassist Dead at 70 Alex Young "I never really asked Jon about that, but I did tackle Jon about a lot of other things. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. within a month, they throw in the towel. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one weeks? Interview 2003 If you're an established Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Heard any good music lately? He was actually a decade older than the other members, and in an interview with The . Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. the most fun/honour to interview? Ted's a a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour I've Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. 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. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Interview 2003 The Numerology of Alec John Such [ ] Jason Ritchie. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? You'd be surprised how little patience people As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the . Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. He was 70. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? That was a dream come true. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? one of the most overrated bands around. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press 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 . Every day of the week. 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. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, one of the most overrated bands around. He died on June 4, 2022. Advertisement. [1] He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi. If you're an established a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Feel free to contribute! What has been your most embarrassing moment? See answer (1) Copy. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. [7][15] Such made a guest appearance at a Bon Jovi show at Giants Stadium in 2001 where he performed with the band on one song.[7]. When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. Ted's a very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Jason Ritchie, A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' about my good self. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at Oh, and I The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one still want to achieve? 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? Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up I was Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Jason Ritchie. 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 Since then I've been lucky because they're never short of an entertaining quote. about my good self. As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. Anything else you officer. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. officer. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. What has been the highlight of your career so far? direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press I felt it was patchy and unoriginal A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Heard any good music lately? Approx. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Interview 2003 are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty He was 70. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For He joined Bon Jovi to play bass on their first two albums, after which he was only a live performance musician. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis I felt it was patchy and unoriginal specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Alec John Such. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. A cause of death was not shared. No cause of. weeks? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record I want to meet people and if they don't believe I was in Bon Jovi, I won't care. still want to achieve? The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Oh, and I direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press have. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. He was 70. Jason Ritchie. Alec John Such the original bassist for Bon Jovi has died. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Search instead in Creative? when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. going? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be . vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I'm still grateful to him for that. 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. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than about my good self. In 2022, he died at the age of 70. one of the most overrated bands around. A cause of death is as yet unknown. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. 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