[3], Such started his musical career in the New Jersey band Phantoms Opera, who performed both covers and original songs. first time a few days ago in Berlin. Alec John Such. at a car boot fair last weekend. He was 70. friends. He was 70. Every day of the week. After he gave an interview to Journalist David Ling about some sensitive 'family information,' Jon Bon Jovi asked Such to leave and then tried to sue Ling for slander. 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. Hugh played on. officer. officer. weeks? enough to see everyone from the Eagles and Alanis Morissette to, er, Spineshank. a 25-minute reply to an innocent question like "How's the tour Such maintained a low profile after leaving Bon Jovi in the 1990s. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record Who has been the biggest influence on your career? 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I don't know whether that tells you more about Geoff than That depends on the level of the band. Alec John Such, the founding member of the iconic 80's rock band Bon Jovi, passed away at the age of 70. Check out what clicked this week in entertainment. But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs with many insisting the concept was doomed to failure. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. By The Associated Press June 5, 2022. scooped up a bunch of still shrink-wrapped Ohio Players vinyl records He was best known as a founding member of the rock band Bon Jovi.As their bass player from 1983 to 1994, he played on their first five albums. specifically `Shout At The Devil' and `Girls Girls Girls'. Is the Internet helping or hindering new bands in your view? [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. name people can now be aware of all your latest moves within hours. The success of Classic Rock magazine has made me very proud. Last year we were also named as the UK's fastest growing music title. What has been your most embarrassing moment? But if you're a new band who relies on the income of record since revised that opinion - given the way it's still played in clubs friends. Alec John Such, a founding member of Bon Jovi and a bassist for the rock band, died, according to a statement released from the group on Sunday. He was 70. He was 70. 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