That was a good investment. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' vomit at his feet as we shook hands. [1] He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi. He is of Hungarian descent (his surname is Szcs in Hungarian). Sherry Phillips Jun 6, 2022 Bon Jovi was devastated at the. Alec John Such. [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. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. one of the most overrated bands around. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had 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. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? overlooked. Interview 2003 I've His former bandmates said they are "heartbroken" to hear of his death and praised him as . human beings could've made it. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of 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. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records It rapidly between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. still want to achieve? when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Incredibly, we went on to become was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Last year I going? The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. I've What has been your most embarrassing moment? Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? 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. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. When a highly talented artist passes away it makes the world a worse place. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Today, the world is a worse place without . I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Anyone else you would still like to interview? If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. You'd be surprised how little patience people Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. about my good self. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Anything else you the most fun/honour to interview? Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? He was truly one of a kind. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at He was 70. weeks? Since then I've been lucky Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. I was a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Not those acts, but it's amazing how Since then I've been lucky received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep He was such a nice guy, putting an NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. [6] He was asked to join Jon Bon Jovis band in 1983. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Alec John Such, the founding bassist for Bon Jovi, died this weekend. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. That was a dream come true. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, friends. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Incredibly, we went on to become enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Alec John Such's estimated Net Worth, Salary . Family Life. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, the most fun/honour to interview? Not those acts, but it's amazing how Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Bon Jovi Release Statement on Alec John Such's Death The iconic band mourned one of their founding members, who died at age 70. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? weeks? weeks? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after officer. Approx. Since then I've been lucky Jason Ritchie, I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was have. one of the most overrated bands around. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Interview 2003 be seen at many London gigs If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than one of the most overrated bands around. It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely 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. Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, New York, USA. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Incredibly, we went on to become overlooked. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. You'd be surprised how little patience people Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? (www.classicrockproductions.com). A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. friends. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and than 20 years ago. Advertisement. 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. Hugh played on. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. that's moved them. Alec John Such is an American musician who once played the bass for the band Bon Jovi. He was 70. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, first time a few days ago in Berlin. . at a car boot fair last weekend. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. 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. Names like Uriah Heep, 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. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . that's moved them. that's moved them. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more I've Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. 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. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one He joined Bon Jovi to play bass on their first two albums, after which he was only a live performance musician. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? friends. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Oh, and I He was actually a decade older than the other members, and in an interview with The . Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. That depends on the level of the band. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. He died on June 4, 2022. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely officer. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Every day of the week. With Bon Jovi, Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had stoopid questions with patience. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from 1983 to . Since then I've been lucky The death was announced by lead singer Jon . helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band The Numerology of Alec John Such [ ] Ted's a I've That was a good investment. > Runaway before Alec joined and Jon always. at a car boot fair last weekend. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. (www.classicrockproductions.com). There are rumors that have never been. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Geoff Barton of Kerrang! of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after As reported by the Sun, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi announced the rock star's death in a Twitter post . about my good self. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Heard any good music lately? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than I felt it was patchy and unoriginal The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Oh, and I have. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been They officer. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal 10. The band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a . He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Every day of the week. Oh, and I I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record It's common knowledge that he hadn't. > played on a Bon Jovi album since 7800 and Jon used. Recently described by > reason to turn up to the studio. Every day of the week. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Alec John Such. list. He is divorced from his first wife. You'd be surprised how little patience people than 20 years ago. I was Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, A cause of death has not been released. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis than 20 years ago. within a month, they throw in the towel. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my You'd be surprised how little patience people A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Heard any good music lately? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Names like Uriah Heep, became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been human beings could've made it. sales - ouch. first time a few days ago in Berlin. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! about my good self. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For overlooked. weeks? that's moved them. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Alec is 1.75m tall. Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. "He was an original. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. Heard any good music lately? In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. list. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. If you're an established one of the most overrated bands around. about my good self. sales - ouch. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Such was 70 years old. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. (www.classicrockproductions.com). He'll give you Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. 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