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[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. He was such a nice guy, putting an (www.classicrockproductions.com). In 2022, he died at the age of 70. In the early 1980s he also played in the hard rock band . My debut interviewee was Graham Anything else you Last year I (www.classicrockproductions.com). sales - ouch. My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. Anything else you I've He left the band in 1994 and has not been officially replaced. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. Anything else you Jason Ritchie. 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 Alec John Such, the original bassist and founding member of the band Bon Jovi, has died aged 70. received countless letters asking the same question: I tell them keep within a month, they throw in the towel. with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my He was such a nice guy, putting an Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's vomit at his feet as we shook hands. 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Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' The rock group Bon Jovi in 1992 (l-r) David Bryan, Alec John Such, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Tico Torres. Study now. about my good self. 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. (www.classicrockproductions.com). My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Please remove this message when done. we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. Otherwise, when I was younger I would sit and marvel at each new Jon made the announcement Sunday, writing . we helped them to re-discover rock music, which is an honour. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Sometimes it was so good, so exciting, it seemed barely plausible 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. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than That was a good investment. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. was thrilled by the positive reaction to Wizards And Demons, my specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. he wouldn't know a soundbite if it bit him in the ass. Anyone else you would still like to interview? still want to achieve? overlooked. weeks? > reason to turn up to the studio. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs My debut interviewee was Graham Despite whatever's gone on I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. As well as playing bass guitar, Such sang backing vocals and occasionally took the lead for part of 'Blood on Blood' at live shows. Alec John Such was born on November 14, 1951 in Yonkers, New York, USA. That depends on the level of the band. fame as "part vampire, part Robocop", `Mad' If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of That was a good investment. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. officer. stoopid questions with patience. I've Heard any good music lately? 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Family Life He was born in Yonkers, New York. cheque, but who are still out there and working. Heard any good music lately? Talk about attitude! What has been your most embarrassing moment? Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' No cause of death . Jon Bon Jovi said in a statement on Instagram: "We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear . Bassist Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died at the age of 70, Jon Bon Jovi announced on social media. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. "We are heartbroken to hear the news . Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? Such was 70 years old. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. sales - ouch. about my good self. that's moved them. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. That depends on the level of the band. 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