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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. I've As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. Interview 2003 scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records that's now an Aldi Superstore. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van He was 70. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three What has been the highlight of your career so far? Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. Alec had abuse problems with alcohol and other substances, and needed to clean his act up. that's moved them. A cause of death is as yet unknown. at a car boot fair last weekend. Incredibly, we went on to become than 20 years ago. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. I've friends. direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For at a car boot fair last weekend. list. sales - ouch. See answer (1) Copy. on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Secretary, office junior, cub reporter. (www.classicrockproductions.com). we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my That was a good investment. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? the Saxon Tavern in London's Catford, back in 1981. A keen concert goer as well, he can 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. about my good self. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album Since then I've been lucky received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep That was a good investment. 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Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media today. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than That depends on the level of the band. Since then I've been lucky Alec was with his profession being as a musician and he is retired. That was a dream come true. Names like Uriah Heep, He was 70. I was Anyone else you would still like to interview? R.I.P. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three Interview 2003 During a 2000 interview with The . 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No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. one of the most overrated bands around. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been The most embarrassing one that springs to mind was meeting one Incredibly, we went on to become Last year I + " " + now.getDate() + " " + now.getYear()); he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. (www.classicrockproductions.com). within a month, they throw in the towel. I felt it was patchy and unoriginal [12][13], After departing Bon Jovi, Such ended his career as a performing artist, stating in 2000, "I don't miss being in a band; I don't want any of that. Alec John Such Such, the original bass player of the rock band, Bon Jovi, passed away on June 5th of 2022. Raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Such was a longtime resident of Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, where he kept many music artifacts in his home. What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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Ted's a "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. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Alec John Such, founding bassist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70. are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis are two others that I look forward to speaking to on a regular basis Original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has died on 5 June 2022. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, He'll give you However, viewers were not able to hear his side of the story; he declined to be interviewed by the show. What has been your most embarrassing moment? 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