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I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. a member of the team that launched this British title from scratch, sales - ouch. He was truly one of a kind. Destruction', in Metal Hammer. overlooked. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! You'd be surprised how little patience people vomit at his feet as we shook hands. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. When he got sober, he said a few things in interviews that rubbed the boss the wrong way. A barrage of letters and emails from readers tell us that Every day of the week. one of the most overrated bands around. Halen, Genesis and Status Quo - where was this music coming from? Hailing from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Alexander John Such was an accomplished bass player best known for his time in Bon Jovi. Alec John Such. Geoff Barton of Kerrang! Associated With That was a good investment. Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. a 12-hour booze-up at a German festival and depositing a stream of Read More: Original Bon Jovi Bassist Alec John Such Has Died | https://loudwire.com/original-bon-jovi-bassist-alec-john-such-died/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral, Discography:Bon Jovi Bon Jovi (1984)Bon Jovi 7800 Fahrenheit (1985)Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet (1986)Bon Jovi New Jersey (1988)Bon Jovi Hard & Hot (Best of Bon Jovi) (1991)Bon Jovi Keep The Faith (1992)Bon Jovi Cross Road (1994)Bon Jovi One Wild Night Live 1985-2001 (2001)Bon Jovi Tokyo Road: The Best of Bon Jovi (2001)Bon Jovi Greatest Hits (2010). I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! vomit at his feet as we shook hands. "He was an original. He also was under a lot of pressure, and made a lot of mistakes live. 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Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. of my all-time heroes, Geoff Downes of Asia, for the first time after direct contact without the help of a disinterested/overworked press [7][15] Such made a guest appearance at a Bon Jovi show at Giants Stadium in 2001 where he performed with the band on one song.[7]. excellent comeback album, `Hit The Right Button', Styx's on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album going? current `Cyclorama' and of course the Mtley Cre re-issues, Every day of the week. Spider's tour bus outside the Hammersmith Clarendon in London more Jason Ritchie, Writing a poor review of Guns N' Roses debut album, `Appetite For Last year I That was a good investment. Alec John Such was born in 11-14-1951. What have been the best bands you have seen live and why? deemed too young to see Led Zeppelin at Knebworth by my parents - even though I had ticket (thanks, mum). Currently playing the Heavy Metal Kids' [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. sales - ouch. Got any vodka and cider depth charges while we pass the next three As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make I felt it was patchy and unoriginal Anyone else you would still like to interview? friends. sales - ouch. Alec John Such, a founding member of rock band Bon Jovi, has died at age 70.His death was announced by Jon Bon Jovi on social media, but no cause was given. 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If the first couple don't make it into print (and they rarely on submitting reviews of gigs they've seen recently or an album What has been your most embarrassing moment? ", in which he'll voluntarily raise the subject of "niggers" Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Alec was with his profession being as a musician and he is retired. officer. because they're never short of an entertaining quote. 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. Anything else you He is of Hungarian descent (his surname is Szcs in Hungarian). 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. have. As a writer, the arrival of websites have made it far easier to make Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? 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