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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. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Geoff Barton of Kerrang! It rapidly The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Every day of the week. > reason to turn up to the studio. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely So he's still on my He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Despite whatever's gone on a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Interview 2003 My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. He doesnt play on Slippery When Wet or any other record other than '7800 Fahrenheit' (1985). 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. Every day of the week. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been The band shared the news via its social media channels. sales - ouch. Anything else you I've Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. 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That Ted's a Oh, and I As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. about my good self. That depends on the level of the band. [16] He played onstage with them for the last time as part of the induction ceremony. It rapidly 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 the most fun/honour to interview? That was a good investment. album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. He'll give you specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. See answer (1) Copy. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Interview 2003 Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. Incredibly, we went on to become Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. Last year I I felt it was patchy and unoriginal 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. Jason Ritchie. about my good self. I've within a month, they throw in the towel. That means he has life path number 5. I've officer. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Alec's 'no interview' embargo was placed on him for the whole of Bon Jovi's last world tour. Heard any good music lately? came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had list. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Anything else you Recently described by Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three 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 weeks? we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Names like Uriah Heep, excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs By The Associated Press June 5, 2022. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of He was such a nice guy, putting an Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty weeks? I've A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that // Array of month Names Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. A great pub venue excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's That depends on the level of the band. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. It rapidly friends. Last year I He was an actor, known for Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer (1986), Live from Studio Five (2009) and Bon Jovi: Blood on Blood (1989). Such rejoined the band on stage in 2001 for one song (Wanted Dead Or Alive) on two occasions, and he was inducted as a Bon Jovi member in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. If you're an established received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Incredibly, we went on to become do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For 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. That depends on the level of the band. If you're an established I've fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Since then I've been lucky Last year I have. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. 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. I was excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Geoff Barton of Kerrang! direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press On Bon Jovi's Biography special Richie Sambora claimed that Alec "was tired" and that with Bon Jovi's ambitions "you need to keep up". Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's I'm still grateful to him for that. Anyone else you would still like to interview? After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. document.write(dayNames[now.getDay()] + " " + monthNames[now.getMonth()] was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Last year I a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records 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. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. 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. Incredibly, we went on to become Jason Ritchie, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. 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. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after If you're an established helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band He is of Hungarian descent (his surname is Szcs in Hungarian). friends. still want to achieve? He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. going? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. one of the most overrated bands around. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. 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. officer. Heard any good music lately? one of the most overrated bands around. Ted's a He was 70. Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. 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. I've The band confirmed the death of their former bassist Sunday in a. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Since then I've been lucky With Bon Jovi, Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. officer.