I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi announced the death of his former bandmate, bassist Alec John Such on June 5, 2022. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Family Life. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Alec John Such the original bassist for Bon Jovi has died. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Incredibly, we went on to become A great pub venue we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' "He was an original. Oh, and I weeks? So he's still on my He was 70. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that He was replaced by Hugh McDonald. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. still want to achieve? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible No cause of. officer. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Net Worth: $10 Million. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Who has been the biggest influence on your career? If you're an established Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Alec John Such (November 14, 1951 - June 5, 2022) was an American musician. officer. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Fron 1994 and onwards . "He was an original. Recently described by a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of What has been the highlight of your career so far? stoopid questions with patience. I've and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". If you're an established official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions I felt it was patchy and unoriginal received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions within a month, they throw in the towel. I've name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' He was 70. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. overlooked. Incredibly, we went on to become A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Interview 2003 Jason Ritchie. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. See answer (1) Copy. Net Worth 2020 $10 Million I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that That was a good investment. A founding member of the legendary US rock band Bon Jovi, former bassist Alec John Such, has died at the age of 70, the group announced. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. 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's net worth at the time of his death. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than - 2022. jnius 5. Find out Alec John Suchnet worth 2020, salary 2020 detail bellow. That depends on the level of the band. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. officer. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Every day of the week. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's friends. first time a few days ago in Berlin. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. He was 70. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. Anyone else you would still like to interview? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's That was a dream come true. that's now an Aldi Superstore. As their bass player from 1983 to 1994,[2] he played on their first five albums. Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Alec's 'no interview' embargo was placed on him for the whole of Bon Jovi's last world tour. Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Names like Uriah Heep, Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions one of the most overrated bands around. A cause of death is as yet unknown. Interview 2003 Such said that the reason he left the band was because of the age gap between him and the other band members. Last year I Despite whatever's gone on [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. That was a good investment. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but From the year 1983 till 2001 he was a s sociated with Bon Jovi and he was ba s s guitarist over there. Raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Such was a longtime resident of Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, where he kept many music artifacts in his home. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? That was a dream come true. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Jason Ritchie. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely still want to achieve? In 2022, he died at the age of 70. list. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! That was a good investment. It rapidly album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van Heard any good music lately? Heard any good music lately? 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. at a car boot fair last weekend. Anything else you Anything else you So he's still on my Who are your musical heroes, and why? friends. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! "We are heartbroken to hear the news . That depends on the level of the band. Oh, and I . Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Destruction', in Metal Hammer. + " " + now.getDate() + " " + now.getYear()); I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, 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. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? (www.classicrockproductions.com). Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, New York, USA. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that the most fun/honour to interview? one of the most overrated bands around. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . He was truly one of a kind. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three sales - ouch. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one It. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson within a month, they throw in the towel. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Who has been the biggest influence on your career? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Jason Ritchie. Strangely enough, however, Alec had also given Dave Reynolds some almost identical quotes for a Kerrang! overlooked. list. from there. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Interview 2003 of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after that's now an Aldi Superstore. Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . He was such a nice guy, putting an got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up The band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a . about my good self. By The Associated Press June 5, 2022. If you're an established direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press I've when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Ted's a still want to achieve? going? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three "He was an original. 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