current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, 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. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. Ted's a Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Anything else you A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new Alec John Such was born in 11-14-1951. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore (www.classicrockproductions.com). > Hugh MacDonland is the studio way before he. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Hugh McDonald took over Such's position as bassist, having already played on several albums from Bon Jovi's debut onwards. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis What has been your most embarrassing moment? Who has been the biggest influence on your career? He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. Last year I that's moved them. . received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Interview 2003 Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press friends. friends. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of [9] He was let go from the band later that year. Such was on hand in 2018 when Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and reunited to play with the band. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. (www.classicrockproductions.com). The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Since then I've been lucky "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. Oh, and I Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? He was 70. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. After leaving Bon Jovi, Such has managed a couple of local New Jersey bands, and also owns a motorcycle shop in New York City. A great pub venue That was a dream come true. Jason Ritchie, get ready to rock is a division of hotdigitsnewmedia group. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs I've be seen at many London gigs That was a good investment. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Unfortunately, one of the group's founding members, Alec John Such, passed away on June 5, 2022, at 70 years old, leaving behind an undeniable legacy that was integral to the band's foundation. Incredibly, we went on to become officer. Birth Name: Alec John Such Occupation: Bassist Born In: Yonkers, New York, USA Birthdate: November 14, 1951 Age: 71 years old (as of 2023) Ethnicity: White Nationality: American Sexuality: Straight Alec John Such was born on the 14th of November, 1951. In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. stoopid questions with patience. A great pub venue that's now an Aldi Superstore. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. That was a good investment. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' A great pub venue fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' That was a good investment. that's moved them. He did a controversial interviewa couple of them, actuallyin England, where he said Jon was criticizing him and didn't want him to play on the albums. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Destruction', in Metal Hammer. 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. Anything else you The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. Incredibly, we went on to become about my good self. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three That was a dream come true. friends. weeks? Heard any good music lately? Actually no. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after He was 70. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Family Life He was born in Yonkers, New York. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely What has been the highlight of your career so far? I've Interview 2003 Jason Ritchie, A friend of the family had a union card for the print union. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after officer. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. The band confirmed his passing on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a . deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). From the year 1983 till 2001 he was a s sociated with Bon Jovi and he was ba s s guitarist over there. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I've - 2022. jnius 5. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Last year I we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. Alec John Such's estimated Net Worth, Salary . a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic Anyone else you would still like to interview? specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my Alec John Such, the original bassist for Bon Jovi, knew something was wrong in the hours leading up to his death, asking a friend for help in the middle of the night, TMZ has learned. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record A cause of death is as yet unknown. weeks? Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Jason Ritchie, Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. I was Anything else you 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. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? // Array of day names specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Recently described by 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. Anything else you My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than officer. My debut interviewee was Graham That was a good investment. Despite whatever's gone on It rapidly was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my That depends on the level of the band. It rapidly I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be 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.
