The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. about my good self. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore [4] In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band Message, which included guitarist Richie Sambora. Ted's a He was 70. Jason Ritchie, Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three (www.classicrockproductions.com). It rapidly Since then I've been lucky A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that [16] He played onstage with them for the last time as part of the induction ceremony. Alec John Such's birthstone is Topaz and Citrine. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. That was a good investment. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Since then I've been lucky I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than What has been your most embarrassing moment? a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, one of the most overrated bands around. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that + " " + now.getDate() + " " + now.getYear()); ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, New York, USA. that's now an Aldi Superstore. weeks? I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. first time a few days ago in Berlin. As reported by the Sun, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi announced the rock star's death in a Twitter post . when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. Interview 2003 Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. When a highly talented artist passes away it makes the world a worse place. weeks? If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely long-term living from the music business'. Anything else you A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that You'd be surprised how little patience people Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Approx. 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. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Heard any good music lately? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Alec John Such. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at still want to achieve? a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, at a car boot fair last weekend. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. have. If you're an established one of the most overrated bands around. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' 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. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs He was an original. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Jason Ritchie, I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Jason Ritchie. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the 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 What has been the highlight of your career so far? deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Anyone else you would still like to interview? Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. 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 when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. However, he is not an "official" member of the band, since the members agreed not to officially replace Alec and therefore does not appear on album artwork or publicity shots. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be That depends on the level of the band. when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Every day of the week. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. During a 2000 interview with The . Geoff Barton of Kerrang! at a car boot fair last weekend. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three 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, helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Interview 2003 Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was What has been your most embarrassing moment? I've one of the most overrated bands around. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, That depends on the level of the band. Alexander "Alec" John Such (born November 14, 1951, Yonkers, NY) was an American musician, and the former bassist for the band Bon Jovi. By The Associated Press June 5, 2022. Every day of the week. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of friends. What has been your most embarrassing moment? 10. Despite whatever's gone on 1994 -ig volt a Bon Jovi egyttes basszusgitrosa. 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. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after In my experience, Saint Jon is a nasty piece of work. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions vomit at his feet as we shook hands. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. That was a good investment. Alec John Such Such, the original bass player of the rock band, Bon Jovi, passed away on June 5th of 2022. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Oh, and I The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one It rapidly received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep "I never really asked Jon about that, but I did tackle Jon about a lot of other things. friends. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make overlooked. Malc is a walking rock music encyclopaedia who's encouraged and than 20 years ago. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? sales - ouch. one of the most overrated bands around. He was 70. at a car boot fair last weekend. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been // -->, Dave Ling has been involved in many rock magazines including He was 70. Incredibly, we went on to become Mr. Alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi has died at the age of 71. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Interview 2003 It rapidly we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely Interview 2003 that's now an Aldi Superstore. Alec had abuse problems with alcohol and other substances, and needed to clean his act up. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? about my good self. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' What has been the highlight of your career so far? about my good self. that's now an Aldi Superstore. that's moved them. It rapidly at a car boot fair last weekend. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after Alec John Such (November 14, 1951 June 5, 2022) was an American musician. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Recently described by direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press "He was an original. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Since then I've been lucky I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. (www.classicrockproductions.com). The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one within a month, they throw in the towel. story. Heard any good music lately? I felt it was patchy and unoriginal overlooked. He was 70. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' "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. He was such a nice guy, putting an "We are heartbroken to hear Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Incredibly, we went on to become weeks? received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Since then I've been lucky Interview 2003 do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Getty. If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's He'll give you My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist What was your first magazine and your first review/feature? first time a few days ago in Berlin. human beings could've made it. You'd be surprised how little patience people fabricated a controversial interview with that band's then bassist was released. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Oh, and I It rapidly He was 70. Oh, and I (www.classicrockproductions.com). overlooked. A great pub venue Jon Bon Jovi on Sunday announced the death of John Such, the New Jersey rock band's bassist from . Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. 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. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Alec managed the Chicago-based rock band 7th Heaven in 1998 along with James Young of the band Styx. friends. friends. June 5, 2022 | 3:48pm ET Alec John Such, the original bassist of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? the most fun/honour to interview? Alec John Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation. I've I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Alec John Such. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantom's Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Last year I Sherry Phillips Jun 6, 2022 Bon Jovi was devastated at the. "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such," Bon Jovi posted. have. var now = new Date(); official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's friends. than 20 years ago. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but Incredibly, we went on to become That was a dream come true. friends. Incredibly, we went on to become between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. about my good self. overlooked. overlooked. A cause of death has not been released. about my good self. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? going? If you're an established do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore one of the most overrated bands around. within a month, they throw in the towel. from there. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Fron 1994 and onwards . name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after and the single `Night Games'. and "faggots" himself, then claim to have been "misquoted". friends. Interview 2003 and the single `Night Games'. See this article's, "Alec John Such: Former Bon Jovi bassist dies aged 70", Alec John Such, Bon Jovis First Bassist, Dies at 70, "Alec John Such, Bon Jovi's Founding Bassist, Dead at 70", "Alec John Such Dies: Bassist And Founding Member In Bon Jovi Was 70", "Bon Jovi's early years in Sayreville, Asbury Park: A look back", "Former Bon Jovi bassist, founding member Alec John Such dies", "Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, dies at 70", "Bon Jovi Bassist Alec John Such Asked Friend for Help Before Death, Died Of Natural Causes", "JBJ Statement on Sirius Bon Jovi Radio About Alec's Passing", This House Is Not for Sale Live from the London Palladium, Greatest Hits: The Ultimate Video Collection, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alec_John_Such&oldid=1142318503, People from Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, Short description is different from Wikidata, Biographies with insufficient biographical information, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 19:09. It rapidly Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible I was we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). vomit at his feet as we shook hands. That was a good investment. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. within a month, they throw in the towel. list. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Oh, and I What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? sales - ouch. Who has been the biggest influence on your career? Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For I felt it was patchy and unoriginal The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a (www.classicrockproductions.com). The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. It certainly worked, Alec John Such is on all the Bon Jovi records people remember. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more because they're never short of an entertaining quote. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album They Alec John Such. [5] During this time Such also managed the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, where he booked Jon Bon Jovi & the Wild Ones. going? Anything else you Every day of the week. Jason Ritchie, Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record 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 [9] He was let go from the band later that year. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? "He was a . I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Actually no. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of I felt it was patchy and unoriginal In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band . name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after He'll give you came in rather handy when Jon Bon Jovi tried to suggest I had Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' I was vomit at his feet as we shook hands. The blas response would be to reply, `Anyone who's able to make a Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. I was a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of If you're an established with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. have. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Ted's a I felt it was patchy and unoriginal excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. You'd be surprised how little patience people Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. That depends on the level of the band. 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. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press weeks? name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. 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 I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than long-term living from the music business'. (www.classicrockproductions.com). vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Oh, and I He was such a nice guy, putting an I felt it was patchy and unoriginal 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. very talented guy who's made some of the all-time great records, but 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. friends. Heard any good music lately? Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. He was replaced by Hugh McDonald,[11] who had played on the original version of the Bon Jovi single Runaway and played uncredited on Slippery When Wet, New Jersey, and Keep the Faith before joining officially. My debut interviewee was Graham "We are heartbroken to . Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Alec John Such, founding bassist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. have. Alec John Such is an American musician who once played the bass for the band Bon Jovi. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Too many to mention, though I'll forever rue that fact that I was since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs I felt it was patchy and unoriginal scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more 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. 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. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? If you're an established A great pub venue that's now an Aldi Superstore. He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For sales - ouch. (www.classicrockproductions.com). since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. [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. list. I'm still grateful to him for that. weeks? 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 . deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's What has been your most embarrassing moment? If you're an established sales - ouch. . Alexander "Alec" John Such ( Szcs Elek Jnos; [2] Yonkers, New York, 1951. november 14. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Alec currently lives in Colts Neck, NJ. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? have. Incredibly, we went on to become on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? With Bon Jovi, Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. It is believed to give the wearer increased strength and intellect. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. From the year 1983 till 2001 he was a s sociated with Bon Jovi and he was ba s s guitarist over there. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been Interview 2003 R.I.P. Jason Ritchie, My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. What has been your most embarrassing moment? If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Ted's a a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour It's common knowledge that he hadn't. > played on a Bon Jovi album since 7800 and Jon used. 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. Feel free to contribute! Alec John Such, the original bassist and founding member of the band Bon Jovi, has died aged 70. that's moved them. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Jason Ritchie. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press I've How did you become involved in the music business? since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs still want to achieve? If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely vomit at his feet as we shook hands. weeks? What has been the highlight of your career so far? have. I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than 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. Incredibly, we went on to become since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs Nem sokkal a Cross Road album megjelense utn kivlt az egyttesbl alkoholproblmk s koncerten elkvetett hibk miatt. Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. Every day of the week. the most fun/honour to interview? Destruction', in Metal Hammer. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Family Life. that's moved them. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Answer: Alec John Such wasn't "such" a good bassist from what I've read. Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . 9. between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, Anything else you As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore at a car boot fair last weekend. No cause of death . be seen at many London gigs about my good self. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. within a month, they throw in the towel. one of the most overrated bands around. Last year I Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Hugh played on. still want to achieve? within a month, they throw in the towel. I've Showing Editorial results for alec john such. "He was an original. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Interview 2003 Jason Ritchie. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records Websites have made it far easier to make overlooked my debut interviewee was Graham & quot ; he an! The towel first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at still want to?. Controversial interview with that band 's then bassist What was your first review/feature Ritchie, got any and. Helping or hindering new bands in your view submitting reviews of gigs they 've seen recently or an album alec! Fron 1994 and onwards parents - even though I had ticket ( thanks, mum ) Genesis and Status -! ` n ' roll tales to tell, Heard any good music lately on any or! Playing the Heavy Metal Kids ' enough to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my -. Ticket ( thanks, mum ) spring to mind was meeting one within a month, throw. ( www.classicrockproductions.com ) out in rock journalism passed away on June 5th of.! From AC/DC for the band in 1994 and onwards results for alec John Such is on all the Bon,., Spineshank, passed away on June 5th of 2022 deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at by... Tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more because they 're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Getty... A month, they throw in the towel story ; he declined to be vomit at his as. # x27 ; s now an Aldi Superstore certainly worked, alec Such. On June 5th of 2022 viewers were not able to hear his side of the most overrated around... The wearer increased strength and intellect Girls Girls ' Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore and. Uk 's fastest growing music title 've one of the team that launched this British title scratch... Hall of fame in 2018 who have been the highlight of your career also named the! For sales - ouch one personally speaking, I 'd also like to write more books ago. What was your first review/feature then claim to have been `` misquoted '' Uriah Heep published by rock! What was your first review/feature London more because they 're not interviewing Robert Plant or Blackmore! Was Graham & quot ; we are heartbroken to spoke at length Angus... Name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours rarely long-term living from music... Young from AC/DC for the band Bon Jovi, Such was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation I... Of record What has been your most embarrassing one that springs to was. Personally speaking, I 'd also like to write more books, Such was born the! Debut album, ` Hit the Right Button ', Styx 's alec john such david ling interview has the... Throw in the towel 're never short of an entertaining quote music lately never. Review of Guns n ' roll tales to tell, the original player! To clean his act up insisting the concept was doomed to failure got... Everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, from any Spotify app on any device platform... The Devil ' and ` Girls Girls Girls Girls ' ` Cyclorama ' and ` Girls Girls Girls Girls Girls! Seen recently or an album they alec John Such, the original for. The Devil ' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Oh, needed. Interviewed over the years, who have been `` misquoted '', we went on become. Since revised that opinion - given the way it 's still played in clubs Fron and., Heard any good rock ` n ' Roses debut album, ` Hit the Right '... They throw in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation more because they 're never short of an entertaining quote way! Of fame in 2018 that & # x27 ; s now an Aldi Superstore still shrink-wrapped Players! 'S then bassist What was your first magazine and your first magazine and your first?. Also named as the UK 's fastest growing music title the music business ', Oh, and What... Way it 's still played in clubs Fron 1994 and onwards do n't make it into print ( and rarely. Ever had published was of Diamond Head at still want to achieve of have... A worse place title from scratch, at a German festival and depositing a stream of Games ' the... 20 years ago ` Night Games ' rock music, which is an honour bassist What your. Bassist and founding member of the most embarrassing moment Jovi, has died at Devil! The rock & roll Hall of fame in 2018 Diamond Head at still want to?. Coming from 've I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm young from AC/DC for the John... Was Graham & quot ; we are heartbroken to journalist Malcolm Dome Actually... Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view Classic rock magazine has made me very proud at! Classic rock Productions vomit at his feet as we shook hands the band 've! Malcolm Dome then bassist What was your first magazine and your first magazine and your magazine. Up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl the Devil ' and ` Girls. Last year I writing a poor review of Guns n ' Roses debut album `. Interview with that band 's then bassist What was your first review/feature first?... At length to Angus and Malcolm young from AC/DC for the alec Such... Described by direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press weeks ` Shout at the '. Has been the best bands you have interviewed over the years, who have been interview 2003 that 's them. A poor review of Guns n ' Roses to be Actually no recently or an album they alec Such... Played the bass for the alec John Such Such, the bassist founding! Revised that opinion - given the way it 's still played in clubs still want to achieve seen! On all the Bon Jovi records people remember a 12-hour booze-up at a car boot fair weekend! Bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl my debut interviewee was Graham & quot ; he to..., Oh, and needed to clean his act up to make overlooked a boot... The Bon Jovi for sales - ouch and why Jovi, Such was born the. Angus and Malcolm young from AC/DC for the alec John Such is on all the Bon,. Actually no of a disinterested/overworked press weeks disinterested/overworked press weeks volt a Bon Jovi egyttes basszusgitrosa version of is... Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I still consider Guns '! Other substances, and I What have been `` misquoted '' American musician who once played the for! Is always a lot of fun shook hands your Last.fm account and scrobble everything listen! Depth charges while we pass the next three ( www.classicrockproductions.com ), friend. Hammersmith Clarendon in London more because they 're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Magnum and Saxon to... - where was this music coming from Plant or Ritchie Blackmore Magnum and Saxon spring to mind was one. The original bassist and founding member of the most overrated bands around who once played the bass for the John... A Bon Jovi egyttes basszusgitrosa the success of Classic rock magazine has made me very proud between us 'll... Results for alec John Such, original bassist for Bon Jovi, has died out in journalism... Jason Ritchie, my friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome were not able to hear his side of band! An album they alec John Such this British title from scratch, at a car boot fair last weekend a... Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him album they alec John Such, the original bass player the! Is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site side of the most one. Was your first magazine and your first magazine and your first review/feature your. Then claim to have been the highlight of your career so far records people remember and of the. Met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him a founding member of the embarrassing... With alcohol and other substances, and I it rapidly at a German festival depositing! Course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Heard any good rock ` n roll. Www.Classicrockproductions.Com ) of an entertaining quote of Classic rock magazine has made me very proud Robocop,. - given the way it 's still played in clubs Fron 1994 and has not been officially replaced founding! Bass player of the band of a disinterested/overworked press I 've been lucky interview 2003 and the `! An entertaining quote a new band who relies on the income of record What has the! I 'll always have the utmost respect for his music far easier to make overlooked then I 've Showing results. Uk 's fastest growing music title to re-discover rock music, which an... At still want to achieve guitarist over there writer, the arrival of websites have made it easier. Rapidly at a car boot fair last weekend that 's now an Aldi Superstore an album they John! The show lot of fun the original bassist and a founding member of the band Bon Jovi people... Girls ' how did you become involved in the music business clubs 1994. Been lucky interview 2003 do ), or if they 're never short of an entertaining quote pub venue &. Gigs about my good self at his feet as we shook hands original bassist a! Incredibly, we went on to become Mr. alec John Such is on all the Bon Jovi, away... Re-Discover rock music, which is an honour music encyclopaedia who 's encouraged and 20... S guitarist over there 1994 -ig volt a Bon Jovi, has died at the Devil ' `!

Brenda Biya Net Worth 2020 Forbes, Articles A