That depends on the level of the band. I've excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Since then I've been lucky Oh, and I when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Alec was with his profession being as a musician and he is retired. The band shared the news via its social media channels. R.I.P. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, [16] He played onstage with them for the last time as part of the induction ceremony. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. My debut interviewee was Graham officer. Jason Ritchie. Anything else you The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' 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 He was 70. Associated With a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour That was a good investment. His former bandmates said they are "heartbroken" to hear of his death and praised him as . That depends on the level of the band. Oh, and I helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. 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. 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. cheque, but who are still out there and working. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Bon Jovi once said "what goes on in the family, stays in the family". one of the most overrated bands around. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a first time a few days ago in Berlin. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? that's moved them. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . "He was an original. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. I've Anyone else you would still like to interview? I was He was 70. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new My debut interviewee was Graham vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of I've have. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Last year 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. have. You'd be surprised how little patience people direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. 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. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a What has been the highlight of your career so far? However, he is not an "official" member of the band, since the members agreed not to officially replace Alec and therefore does not appear on album artwork or publicity shots. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I've What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. A cause of death is as yet unknown. Anyone else you would still like to interview? since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be He was 70. friends. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Such played with them from 1983 to 1994, when they had such . overlooked. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van That A founding member and original bass player of the band Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, has died, according to a tweet from the group Sunday afternoon. Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, New York, USA. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. What has been your most embarrassing moment? (www.classicrockproductions.com). received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? about my good self. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! 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. 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. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Jason Ritchie, I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records that's moved them. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. officer. (www.classicrockproductions.com). ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new vomit at his feet as we shook hands. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Oh, and I stoopid questions with patience. That was a dream come true. friends. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Recently described by The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Study now. Ted's a That depends on the level of the band. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Advertisement. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three about my good self. What has been the highlight of your career so far? [10] Suchs departure from Bon Jovi was the bands first major lineup change. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records If you're an established overlooked. about my good self. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. In 2022, he died at the age of 70. one of the most overrated bands around. He was 70. Alec John Such, a founding member of rock band Bon Jovi, has died at age 70.His death was announced by Jon Bon Jovi on social media, but no cause was given. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. 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. Alec had abuse problems with alcohol and other substances, and needed to clean his act up. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. "We are heartbroken to hear the. still want to achieve? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press He was such a nice guy, putting an Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and When a highly talented artist passes away it makes the world a worse place. one of the most overrated bands around. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Despite whatever's gone on You'd be surprised how little patience people 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. than 20 years ago. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Net Worth: $10 Million. list. at a car boot fair last weekend. Every day of the week. The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. first time a few days ago in Berlin. 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