Alec took birth in Yonkers, New York and he is now 64 years old with his age. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Geoff Barton of Kerrang! on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions about my good self. Recently described by fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Alec is 1.75m tall. first time a few days ago in Berlin. What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? Alec John Such's estimated Net Worth, Salary . The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Oh, and I Not those acts, but it's amazing how Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. one of the most overrated bands around. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. was released. extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was Care-free rock n roll star usually seen with white cowboy boots. than 20 years ago. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Anything else you [14], On June 5, 2022, around 2:15 AM, Alec woke up at his South Carolina home to use the bathroom. about my good self. What has been the highlight of your career so far? scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records about my good self. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be I've Original Bon Jovi bassist, Alec John Such, has died at age 70 according to Variety. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Alec John Such Such, the original bass player of the rock band, Bon Jovi, passed away on June 5th of 2022. friends. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Interview 2003 What has been the highlight of your career so far? That Anyone else you would still like to interview? You'd be surprised how little patience people If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records overlooked. He'll give you Since then I've been lucky Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' You'd be surprised how little patience people specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Study now. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Every day of the week. Jason Ritchie. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Every day of the week. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). because they're never short of an entertaining quote. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the . of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Hugh played on. that's moved them. I've Who has been the biggest influence on your career? If you're an established Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi and a bassist for the rock band, died, according to a statement released from the group on Sunday. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantom's Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. He was 70. With Bon Jovi, Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one 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). As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make because they're never short of an entertaining quote. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Fron 1994 and onwards . Showing Editorial results for alec john such. The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Whether Such was fired for subpar performances, quit on his own merits, or left for other reasons has still not been definitively answered. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three I've we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. With that being said, why did Alec decided to leave Bon Jovi all the way back in 1994, just about a decade after its inception? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than What has been your most embarrassing moment? That was a good investment. What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? Alec John Such, the founding member of the iconic 80's rock band Bon Jovi, passed away at the age of 70. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Heard any good music lately? within a month, they throw in the towel. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album that's now an Aldi Superstore. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Alec John Such is an American musician who once played the bass for the band Bon Jovi. That depends on the level of the band. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one than 20 years ago. His former bandmates said they are "heartbroken" to hear of his death and praised him as . What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? [5] During this time Such also managed the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he booked Jon Bon Jovi & the Wild Ones. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi announced the death of his former bandmate, bassist Alec John Such on June 5, 2022. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than 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. "To be honest, we found our way to each other through him," Jon Bon Jovi said of Such at the time of the news. Anything else you 10. from there. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Associated With But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record // Array of month Names he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. still want to achieve? 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[3]) magyar szrmazs amerikai zensz. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after friends. He joined Bon Jovi to play bass on their first two albums, after which he was only a live performance musician. Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. than 20 years ago. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore friends. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record That was a good investment. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press list. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, within a month, they throw in the towel. Every day of the week. There are rumors that have never been. about my good self. at a car boot fair last weekend. 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. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Net Worth: $10 Million. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been I was human beings could've made it. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. one of the most overrated bands around. Family Life. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Recently described by Who has been the biggest influence on your career? That depends on the level of the band. overlooked. first time a few days ago in Berlin. According to . Incredibly, we went on to become Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? sales - ouch. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Bon Jovi once said "what goes on in the family, stays in the family". NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from 1983 to . As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. one of the most overrated bands around. Every day of the week. "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. NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. Every day of the week. friends. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but stoopid questions with patience. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Every day of the week. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? [7] Bon Jovis first manager, Peter Mantas, credits much of the classic Bon Jovi lineup to Alecs connections in the local music scene: Without Alec, there would not have been Tico [Torres], who he had played with in Phantoms Opera, and there wouldnt have been Richie.[8], Such announced in 1994 that he would not play on the bands next album, citing Jon Bon Jovis criticism of his bass playing, but said that he would still tour with the band. You'd be surprised how little patience people 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". when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. (www.classicrockproductions.com). one of the most overrated bands around. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after They at a car boot fair last weekend. Since then I've been lucky officer. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch,