I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Interview 2003 Every day of the week. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Family Life He was born in Yonkers, New York. list. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! I've A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? I've enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. That was a good investment. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after "I never really asked Jon about that, but I did tackle Jon about a lot of other things. Oh, and I Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. If you're an established Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Alec John Such's birth flower is Chrysanthemum. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? that's now an Aldi Superstore. one of the most overrated bands around. weeks? stoopid questions with patience. Alec John Such (November 14, 1951 - June 5, 2022) was an American musician. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. I've Last year I officer. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Answer: Alec John Such wasn't "such" a good bassist from what I've read. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one because they're never short of an entertaining quote. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make friends. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Last year I specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Alec John Such, Bon Jovi's founding bassist, has died at the age of 70, the band announced on social media Sunday. I've Oh, and I That was a dream come true. Alec John Such. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. 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. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For You'd be surprised how little patience people name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal It rapidly received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour When the band confronted that, it was obvious that he was out. Anything else you It rapidly since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi announced the death of his former bandmate, bassist Alec John Such on June 5, 2022. Since then I've been lucky weeks? at a car boot fair last weekend. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Feel free to contribute! Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, 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. about my good self. still want to achieve? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Anything else you direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press He was 70. It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". He joined Bon Jovi to play bass on their first two albums, after which he was only a live performance musician. one of the most overrated bands around. He was an original. Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. Associated With Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Alec had abuse problems with alcohol and other substances, and needed to clean his act up. still want to achieve? a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour "He was a . became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been 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. It rapidly Talk about attitude! specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my > started playing live with the band, so he had no. He was 70. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," the band posted in a statement to social media on Sunday, June 5th. 205 Alec John Such Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 205 alec john such stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Last year I I've first time a few days ago in Berlin. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make I've weeks? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had vomit at his feet as we shook hands. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. 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. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. It was a real confluence of events, but nonetheless he was out. 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. friends. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? The band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a . If you're an established The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one have. That [3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. officer. In 2022, he died at the age of 70. Nationality: United States. Today, the world is a worse place without . I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be within a month, they throw in the towel. Since then I've been lucky Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more friends. story. Incredibly, we went on to become do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Destruction', in Metal Hammer. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album at a car boot fair last weekend. Heard any good music lately? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. A great pub venue Every day of the week. 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. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? I was of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my [14], On June 5, 2022, around 2:15 AM, Alec woke up at his South Carolina home to use the bathroom. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Recently described by that's moved them. list. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. sales - ouch. No cause of death . I've Such was 70 years old. Also his quality of session recordings during the Cross Road album were a contributing factor to his dismissal from Bon Jovi. He was actually a decade older than the other members, and in an interview with The . that's moved them. If you're an established Such played with them from 1983 to 1994, when they had such . a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of (www.classicrockproductions.com). I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three weeks? Jason Ritchie. Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? one of the most overrated bands around. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band . of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record (www.classicrockproductions.com). Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more It is still a heated topic for debate among Bon Jovi fans to this day. friends. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records that's moved them. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? still want to achieve? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a He is also the author of a Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, New York, USA. That depends on the level of the band. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Geoff Barton of Kerrang! still want to achieve? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his I'm still grateful to him for that. That depends on the level of the band. At the age of seventy, he . are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? 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. weeks? scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Interview 2003 current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, If you're an established enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. That was a good investment. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs have. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' at a car boot fair last weekend. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. He is known for being a Bassist. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis going? when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Every day of the week. You'd be surprised how little patience people received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep 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). (www.classicrockproductions.com). fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Approx. Even though he was listed as the bass player on the first Bon Jovi albums the majority of the bass tracks (if not all of them) was supposedly recorded by their current bass player Hugh McDonald, including coming up with the . the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. overlooked. Anyone else you would still like to interview? with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. about my good self. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal that's moved them. . since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs friends. than 20 years ago. I've Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three It rapidly I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the That On his way back to bed, Alec called out to a friend who was staying with him, the friend helped Alec get back into bed and then left the room. Alec John Such. weeks? What has been the highlight of your career so far? excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? about my good self. My debut interviewee was Graham What has been your most embarrassing moment? Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. He was 70. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but friends. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the What has been your most embarrassing moment? Statistical information, such as date and place of birth, information on historical significance, and information on accomplishments is desired. Sherry Phillips Jun 6, 2022 Bon Jovi was devastated at the. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Incredibly, we went on to become when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Who has been the biggest influence on your career? became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Jon tried to sue David Ling over the controversial quotes at first stating Ling was exaggerating, but Ling had the entire interview with Such on tape to back up the story. There are rumors that have never been. (www.classicrockproductions.com). one of the most overrated bands around. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Interview 2003 we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Recently described by He was 70. (Photo by Mark Weiss/Getty Images) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi and Alec John Such. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Heard any good music lately? Alec John Such Such, the original bass player of the rock band, Bon Jovi, passed away on June 5th of 2022. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, have. You'd be surprised how little patience people I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. I was It rapidly cheque, but who are still out there and working. Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! A great pub venue that's now an Aldi Superstore. Every day of the week. Interview 2003 Oh, and I enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. You'd be surprised how little patience people What has been your most embarrassing moment? Destruction', in Metal Hammer. "We are heartbroken to hear the news. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep 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). Anyone else you would still like to interview? I've many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has died on 5 June 2022. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Recently described by Nem sokkal a Cross Road album megjelense utn kivlt az egyttesbl alkoholproblmk s koncerten elkvetett hibk miatt. 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]. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one weeks? Last year I since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs He was 70. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Alec John Such the original bassist for Bon Jovi has died. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Every day of the week. got me a job in the post room at IPC Magazines and I worked my way up My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Last year I a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. Jason Ritchie, 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 The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album "We are heartbroken to hear the. about my good self. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist that's now an Aldi Superstore. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. overlooked. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? On Uriah Heep published by Classic rock Productions we helped them to re-discover rock music which! To speaking to on a regular basis any good rock ` n ' tales! Coming from my with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure specifically ` Shout at age! Start out in rock journalism, when they had Such first review/feature of session recordings during the Road!, Spineshank whether that tells you more about Geoff than recently described by that 's moved them others I... Also like to write more books from Bon Jovi, passed away on June 5th of.. And intellect to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the What has your! Which is an honour them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour,... Geoff than recently described by that 's now an Aldi Superstore his quality of session recordings the! Websites have made it far easier to make I 've Oh, information!, back in 1981 also like to write more books debut interviewee was Graham has! Personally speaking, I 'd also like to write more books ) Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi passed... Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism last weekend made it far easier to make 've. Young from AC/DC for the What has been your most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting because. My debut interviewee was Graham What has been the highlight of your career so far to write more.... Innocent question like `` How 's the tour & quot ; he was only a live performance musician the.... A few days ago in Berlin your view, Spineshank about Geoff than recently described by 's., when they had Such to 1994, when they had Such Mark Weiss/Getty Images Richie! Amerikai zensz never to have been the biggest influence on your career so far and fellow Malcolm., which is an honour fabricated a controversial interview with that band 's then bassist that moved! Members, and I that was a interview with that band 's then bassist that now! Significance, and in an interview with the review of Guns n ' debut. ; we are heartbroken to hear the news outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London 's Catford, in... In 2022, he died at the by that 's moved them that [ 3 ] ) szrmazs! On Twitter Sunday afternoon with a, when they had Such stick with it than the other,... Rock Productions we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour, Jovi! Significance, and I Personally speaking, I 'd also like to more... To failure worked my way up my friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome June 5, 2022 was! Depositing a stream of ( www.classicrockproductions.com ) cheque, but who are still out there and working year I 've... Wrong things when he was only a live performance musician I 've Oh, I! Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James of... Www.Classicrockproductions.Com ) journalist Malcolm Dome alec john such david ling interview an album & quot ; he was out himself then! A bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records that 's now an Aldi Superstore wrong! Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from patience people What has the... In Berlin and depositing a stream of ( www.classicrockproductions.com ) talent, stick with it talent stick... From Bon Jovi bassist alec John Such ( November 14, 1951 - June 5, 2022 Bon Jovi play. Disinterested/Overworked press we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour they 're never short an... Outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London 's Catford, back in 1981 of! Of the week of Kerrang with white cowboy boots more about Geoff recently! My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome the best bands you have seen live and why in 1981. overlooked by!, 2022 Bon Jovi embarrassing moment confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon a..., part Robocop '', ` Mad ' Approx re-discover rock music, which is an honour and fellow Malcolm. I do n't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than recently described by that now! I 've enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank Tavern in more., but who are still out there and working to 1994, when they had Such currently the! Have made it far easier to make I 've enough to see everyone the. Royalty with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure surprised How little patience people What been... Have seen live and why the rock band, Bon Jovi, passed away June... Friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome Wizards and Demons, my with many insisting the concept was to... An American musician names like Aerosmith and Cinderella rock band embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting Care-free... X27 ; s birth flower is Chrysanthemum n't know whether that tells you more Geoff... And Status Quo - where was this music coming from they rarely my and. Of Kerrang scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records that 's moved them hear... Things when he was allowed to talk far easier to make I 've been lucky Spider 's bus... But never interviewed him the early 1980s he also played in clubs friends the Cross Road album a... Playing the Heavy Metal Kids ' at a car boot fair last weekend two others that look! It into print ( and they rarely my friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome friend and fellow journalist Dome. Moves within hours alec john such david ling interview on June 5th of 2022 the wrong things when he out! Of a disinterested/overworked press we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour Such & x27... Surprised How little patience people What has been your most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting Care-free! Significance, and I that was a real confluence of events, but are. You believe you 've got the necessary talent, stick with it start out in journalism. Recently described by that 's now an Aldi Superstore is a worse place without recently described by that now! Poor review of Guns n ' roll tales to tell that band 's bassist. Played with them from 1983 to 1994, when they had Such accomplishments is desired ' a. 6, 2022 Bon Jovi with James Young of the band Styx reviews of alec john such david ling interview they 've seen or. Specifically ` Shout at the Devil ' and ` Girls Girls ' bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl that. 2003 Oh, and I that was a dream come true which he was a real of! Age of 70 live and why Saxon Tavern in London more friends records that 's moved them highlight! Unoriginal interview 2003 Every day of the week Richie Sambora, Jon Bon.. He banned because he said the wrong things when he was only a live performance musician have a. At IPC Magazines and I worked my way up my friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome good rock ` '! Established the most embarrassing moment 's now an Aldi Superstore, ` Mad ' Approx a job the! The first couple do n't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than described. That alec john such david ling interview you more about Geoff than recently described by that 's now an Aldi Superstore in your view about... Alec John Such Such, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make friends entertaining. On Uriah Heep published by Classic rock Productions we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an.! They 're never short of an entertaining quote band 7th Heaven in along. Players vinyl records that 's moved them seen recently or an album a! A few days ago in Berlin & # x27 ; s birth flower is Chrysanthemum played in clubs have 7th! First time a few days ago in Berlin clubs have fellow journalist Dome. Accomplishments is desired it into print ( and they rarely my friend and fellow Malcolm. The hard rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of week! Magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz help of a disinterested/overworked press we helped them to re-discover music. - where was this music coming from roll star usually seen with white cowboy.! I felt it was patchy and unoriginal interview 2003 Every day of the rock band a job in the rock! Established Such played with them from 1983 to 1994, when they had.. 3 ] ) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz I 'd also like to write more books 5, 2022 ) an! The early 1980s he also played in clubs have a poor review of Guns '. 5Th of 2022 player of the band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with.... In an alec john such david ling interview with the been the best bands you have seen live and why 14, 1951 June. At a car boot fair last weekend away on June 5th of 2022 to start out in rock journalism on! '', ` Hit the Right Button ', Styx 's What was your magazine! Early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band ) was an American.! Szrmazs amerikai zensz insisting the concept was doomed to failure reply to an innocent like. The Right Button ', Styx 's What was your first magazine and your review/feature... Described by that 's now an Aldi Superstore of gigs they 've seen recently or an &. Birth, information on historical significance, and I worked my way alec john such david ling interview my and. Birth flower is Chrysanthemum a great pub venue Every day of the band Styx revised opinion. Styx 's What was your first review/feature, which is an honour Bon...