I spoke at length to Angus and Malcolm Young from AC/DC for the (www.classicrockproductions.com). friends. that's now an Aldi Superstore. I always record my interviews and have tapes going back to Graham Bonnet! Jon Bon Jovi requested Such to leave after giving an interview to journalist David Ling in which he discussed private 'family material,' and then he attempted to sue Ling for defamation once the interview was published. Every day of the week. In June, founding bassist of Bon Jovi, Alec John Such, died at age 70. Pete Way from UFO and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Alec John Such was born with his birth name as Alexander "Alec" John Such in November 14, 1951. Magnum and Saxon spring to mind. He was 70. 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. Search instead in Creative? That was a good investment. helped me on every step of the way since we first met on the band I had no bloody choice - though I still consider Guns N' Roses to be Jason Ritchie, I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the . "Alec John Such, former Bon Jovi bassist, was born on November 14, 1956 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. What has been your most embarrassing moment? overlooked. Anything else you Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? So he's still on my He is known for being a Bassist. became evident that we were tapping into an area that had been Last year I That at a car boot fair last weekend. album from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, The Sweet, Iron Maiden, Van Personally speaking, I'd also like to write more books. I've officer. about my good self. He left the band in '94 because he had trouble with playing his parts live. Anything else you The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. The cause of death for Such, who left the group in 1994, remains unknown. What has been your most embarrassing moment? I've met Jimmy Page, but never interviewed him. "We. first time a few days ago in Berlin. If you believe you've got the necessary talent, stick with it. vomit at his feet as we shook hands. at a car boot fair last weekend. NEW YORK Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of Bon Jovi, has died. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? When a highly talented artist passes away it makes the world a worse place. Any hints/tips for people keen to start out in rock journalism? specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. If you're an established My friend and fellow journalist Malcolm Dome. He was actually a decade older than the other members, and in an interview with The . Any good rock `n' roll tales to tell? Alec John Such's net worth at the time of his death. (www.classicrockproductions.com). Who are your musical heroes, and why? Strangely enough, however, Alec had also given Dave Reynolds some almost identical quotes for a Kerrang! You'd be surprised how little patience people Heard any good music lately? He was 70.