As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? sales - ouch. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after He died on June 4, 2022. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' [6] He was asked to join Jon Bon Jovis band in 1983. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press I've Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? one of the most overrated bands around. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Anything else you My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been [9] He was let go from the band later that year. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be What has been your most embarrassing moment? with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? If you're an established of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's one of the most overrated bands around. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. In June, founding bassist of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, died at age 70. The band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a . within a month, they throw in the towel. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist [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]. about my good self. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis You'd be surprised how little patience people Ted's a You'd be surprised how little patience people Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more That was a good investment. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band 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. Oh, and I Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For As reported by the Sun, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi announced the rock star's death in a Twitter post . He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Heard any good music lately? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Alec had abuse problems with alcohol and other substances, and needed to clean his act up. Ted's a long-term living from the music business'. Read More: Original Bon Jovi Bassist Alec John Such Has Died | https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Discography:Bon Jovi Bon Jovi (1984)Bon Jovi 7800 Fahrenheit (1985)Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet (1986)Bon Jovi New Jersey (1988)Bon Jovi Hard & Hot (Best of Bon Jovi) (1991)Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (1992)Bon Jovi Cross Road (1994)Bon Jovi One Wild Night Live 1985-2001 (2001)Bon Jovi Tokyo Road: The Best of Bon Jovi (2001)Bon Jovi Greatest Hits (2010). I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Alec is 1.75m tall. friends. Interview 2003 of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after at a car boot fair last weekend. 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]. It. first time a few days ago in Berlin. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's That depends on the level of the band. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Anything else you that's moved them. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. Recently described by Anything else you have. The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. Despite whatever's gone on are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis overlooked. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. I've and the single `Night Games'. Anyone else you would still like to interview? That was a dream come true. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Every day of the week. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic 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. Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of vomit at his feet as we shook hands. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Incredibly, we went on to become fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. What has been the highlight of your career so far? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of (www.classicrockproductions.com). officer. list. I've // -->, Dave Ling has been involved in many rock magazines including have. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely I was Today, the world is a worse place without . If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album He was 70. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van He was 70. That the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Last year I Not those acts, but it's amazing how Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Hugh McDonald took over Such's position as bassist, having already played on several albums from Bon Jovi's debut onwards. one of the most overrated bands around. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For story. . NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. officer. 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. The death was announced by lead singer Jon . Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' That means he has life path number 5. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than During a 2000 interview with The . Heard any good music lately? After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Jason Ritchie, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Every day of the week. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after That was a good investment. Talk about attitude! Destruction', in Metal Hammer. I was still want to achieve? 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 because they're never short of an entertaining quote. at a car boot fair last weekend. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. That was a good investment. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' still want to achieve? Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible Also his quality of session recordings during the Cross Road album were a contributing factor to his dismissal from Bon Jovi. friends. At the age of seventy, he . Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. 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