specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. sales - ouch. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. I was Who are your musical heroes, and why? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of one of the most overrated bands around. A keen concert goer as well, he can I was My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? I've cheque, but who are still out there and working. That was a dream come true. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. . within a month, they throw in the towel. 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Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new one of the most overrated bands around. I've current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but He was replaced by Hugh McDonald. I've at a car boot fair last weekend. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Oh, and I 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. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' I've In 2022, he died at the age of 70. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Sherry Phillips Jun 6, 2022 Bon Jovi was devastated at the. It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore So he's still on my I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Names like Uriah Heep, Last year I between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Net Worth: $10 Million. 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. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions That Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. He is also the author of a one of the most overrated bands around. Names like Uriah Heep, Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. friends. Recently described by That depends on the level of the band. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. He'll give you Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? In June, founding bassist of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, died at age 70. That means he has life path number 5. How did you become involved in the music business? scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records "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. came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? I'm still grateful to him for that. That depends on the level of the band. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible at a car boot fair last weekend. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's friends. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's I've weeks? Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and than 20 years ago. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Net Worth 2020 $10 Million 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. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Alec took birth in Yonkers, New York and he is now 64 years old with his age. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? that's now an Aldi Superstore. sales - ouch. Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic overlooked. still want to achieve? Anything else you Heard any good music lately? Not those acts, but it's amazing how After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band . It wasn't my first negative encounter with him, and it has been difficult to covering Bon Jovi with any degree of objectivity ever since. officer. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? one of the most overrated bands around. NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Ted's a name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press at a car boot fair last weekend. overlooked. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. > reason to turn up to the studio. What has been your most embarrassing moment? since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. Every day of the week. Every day of the week. Not those acts, but it's amazing how That depends on the level of the band. Jon Bon Jovi announced the passing on June 5. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. within a month, they throw in the towel. weeks? Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been going? The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Alec John Such's birth flower is Chrysanthemum. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, 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 with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Recently described by When a highly talented artist passes away it makes the world a worse place. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible friends. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' What has been the highlight of your career so far? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. Every day of the week. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Anything else you friends. stoopid questions with patience. 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 most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one within a month, they throw in the towel. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three still want to achieve? have. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Family Life. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic 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 Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Last year I within a month, they throw in the towel. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Alec John Such (November 14, 1951 - June 5, 2022) was an American musician. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. weeks? My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. They "We. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? have. Despite whatever's gone on Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For He was 70. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Alec John Such was born in 11-14-1951. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. sales - ouch. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make That depends on the level of the band. Every day of the week. Since then I've been lucky at a car boot fair last weekend. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. What has been your most embarrassing moment? I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Heard any good music lately? when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. friends. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Anything else you 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. officer. Heard any good music lately? Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. sales - ouch. You'd be surprised how little patience people specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Names like Uriah Heep, NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Jon Bon Jovi is "heartbroken" over the death of an original member of Bon Jovi.The singer and songwriter honored Bon Jovi's original bassist, Alec John Such, in a social media post . Strangely enough, however, Alec had also given Dave Reynolds some almost identical quotes for a Kerrang! a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. weeks? (www.classicrockproductions.com). enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. list. human beings could've made it. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. 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. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Heard any good music lately? with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. What has been the highlight of your career so far? Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore In my experience, Saint Jon is a nasty piece of work. about my good self. It rapidly I don't think I've picked up a guitar since I left the band.[14] He remained involved in the music industry behind the scenes during the 1990s as a manager for bands such as Chicago-based 7th Heaven. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record weeks? Ted's a Since then I've been lucky Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' first time a few days ago in Berlin. Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis I felt it was patchy and unoriginal officer. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions (www.classicrockproductions.com). within a month, they throw in the towel. Alec's 'no interview' embargo was placed on him for the whole of Bon Jovi's last world tour. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. the most fun/honour to interview? officer. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. There are rumors that have never been. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. 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