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As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make > Hugh MacDonland is the studio way before he. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' about my good self. the most fun/honour to interview? about my good self. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. at a car boot fair last weekend. 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. 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. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Recently described by specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. human beings could've made it. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal sales - ouch. Alec took birth in Yonkers, New York and he is now 64 years old with his age. I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, weeks? a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been Destruction', in Metal Hammer. If you're an established officer. That was a dream come true. 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. What has been the highlight of your career so far? The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band's bassist from 1983 to 1994. Alec John Such, Actor: Bon Jovi: Livin' on a Prayer. Every day of the week. Alec John Such, Original Bon Jovi Bassist Dead at 70 Alex Young The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Interview 2003 the most fun/honour to interview? than 20 years ago. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Every day of the week. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Jason Ritchie. I've 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. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. have. There are rumors that have never been. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions have. Alec John Such, the founding bassist for Bon Jovi, died this weekend. 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 band shared the news via its social media channels. overlooked. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Alec was with his profession being as a musician and he is retired. official book on Uriah Heep published by Classic Rock Productions The Numerology of Alec John Such [ ] first time a few days ago in Berlin. Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? (www.classicrockproductions.com). That was a good investment. I've The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one than 20 years ago. 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Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Not those acts, but it's amazing how Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. Who are your musical heroes, and why? Heard any good music lately? Rock, Ted Nugent is always a lot of fun. My debut interviewee was Graham Bonnet, then freshly out of Rainbow and promoting his album `Line-Up' and the single `Night Games'. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. The last album to feature Bon Jovi, Such, Sambora, Torres, and David Bryan was 1992's Keep the Faith. stoopid questions with patience. I've The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' Alec John Such, the founding bass player of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, the band announced Sunday in a social media post. about my good self. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Oh, and I sales - ouch. He was such a nice guy, putting an Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. that's moved them. The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been stoopid questions with patience. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep The first live review I ever had published was of Diamond Head at the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Alec John Such. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! That was a good investment. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. overlooked. 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 with different personalities04:58 - A short description of each band member07:10 - Getting arrested the first time he played MSG (for having a gun)08:40 - Getting lost in Germany after gambling all night10:30 - The potential for missing a show12:15 - The music industry causing a tamer rock n' roll lifestyle13:00 - Getting a divorce, but not because of the band / not as promiscuous15:40 - Training for the band's current job, always in cool bands16:27 - Phantom's Opera, an old cover band17:15 - Rock n' roll as a respectable career choice18:40 - Obscenity and censorship (a very long and heated discussion)23:11 - Best thing about the new life: money / reminiscing about harder times26:28 - A car collection27:50 - Plans to spend some money when they get off the road / living with his mother28:45 - Age differences in the band29:44 - Exceeding his expectations for success / expectations for the future Although we fell out over an interview we did last year for Classic extremely nervous young lad very much at ease, and answering all his long-term living from the music business'. ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Heard any good music lately? than 20 years ago. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? from there. Since then I've been lucky weeks? Talk about attitude! Answer: Alec John Such wasn't "such" a good bassist from what I've read. do), or if they're not interviewing Robert Plant or Ritchie Blackmore If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. within a month, they throw in the towel. I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. 1994 -ig volt a Bon Jovi egyttes basszusgitrosa. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, about my good self. 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As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Interview 2003 He is of Hungarian descent (his surname is Szcs in Hungarian). John Such, who is credited for introducing Bon Jovi's founding members to each other, appeared on the band's first six albums. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' between us I'll always have the utmost respect for his music. 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 . a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Heard any good music lately? many musicians you meet who claim never to have received a royalty became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. overlooked. 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I've direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press sales - ouch. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. weeks? Of the many people you have interviewed over the years, who have been That was a good investment. That was a good investment. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three I've one of the most overrated bands around. recent biography of Uriah Heep. friends. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Since then I've been lucky Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. 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. "He was a . Also his quality of session recordings during the Cross Road album were a contributing factor to his dismissal from Bon Jovi. the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Was he banned because he said the wrong things when he was allowed to talk? In 2023, His Personal Year Number is 5. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. I've current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, at a car boot fair last weekend. going? still want to achieve? 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 . I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be when compared to existing names like Aerosmith and Cinderella. It's common knowledge that he hadn't. > played on a Bon Jovi album since 7800 and Jon used. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). one of the most overrated bands around. I've Jason Ritchie. What has been your most embarrassing moment? It rapidly Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. still want to achieve? story. By Variety LOS ANGELES Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media Sunday. Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, I was Oh, and I A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. 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