Rob Zombie's JOHN 5 talks about his Career in music W Eric Blair, May 2012
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Published 2012-05-05
John William Lowery (born July 31, 1971), best known by the stage name John 5, is an American guitarist. His stage name was bestowed on him in 1998 when he left David Lee Roth and joined the industrial metal group Marilyn Manson as their guitarist, taking over from Zim Zum. Still going by the name "John 5," Lowery is currently the guitarist for Rob Zombie.
He is also a solo artist having recorded six guitar albums: Vertigo (2004), Songs for Sanity (2005), The Devil Knows My Name (2007), Requiem (2008), The Art of Malice (2010) and God Told Me To (2012), as well as a remix album, Remixploitation (2009). He also works as a staff writer for Chrysalis Records, working with artists such as Matt Ball, Avril Lavigne, Rob Halford, k.d lang, Garbage, Meat Loaf, Scorpions, Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, FeFe Dobson and has written and recorded with southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
All Comments (21)
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John5 is an example of what happens when you mix intelligence with true individualism (how many rock stars can say they don't do, feel the need to do, or acquiesce to doing, drugs) and talent. What a seemingly fantastic person.
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I absolutely have a new respect for John 5. Specially for not drinking or doing drugs
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John 5 is an anomaly in the music world. No drugs, no alcohol even. Virtuoso guitarist and a down to earth guy. Humble and respectful. He is an amazing person. Much love to you, John!
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Hi JOHN 5 /ROB ZOMBIE fans please Subscribe to my show if you like the interview THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT !!!!!Sincerely ERIC BLAIR Reply ·
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I am extremely impressed with Eric, what a great interviewer. He let's the artist talk, actually knows what they are talking about and asks relevant followup questions. Great interview. Cheers!
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These comments are amazing, I hope John 5 sees them, he deserves all these nice sentiments.
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John 5 is a class act.
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This guy is great... I wound up watching the whole interview... John 5 is awesome- a new fan
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Ladies and Gentlemen, this man is the very definition of a CLASS ACT. What gratitude! He deserves all the best in life. I have more respect for him.
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John5 is a great example of how a super good musician can make an entire band better. His effect on MM was so profound.
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it tripped me out hearing him say he was influenced by watching Roy Clark on Hee Haw my dad used to be Roys manager,Roy gave me my first guitar when i was 13 years old, a 1964 Fender Jaguar gold metalflake.
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John 5 is such a classy guy. I was at the Sacramento show with MM and Hole, because Hole was great and Manson sounded awesome. I saw them 5 times and that was the best that I heard them sound.
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he's so honest and gentle
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John 5 still continues to be a huge inspiration of mine.
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I am really impressed by his down to earth attitude, his playing is phenominal.
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it's also good to see a famous musician do an interview without all of the cursing and swearing. John 5 is a very underrated guitarist and improves non stop! Love to listen to John 5!!!
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John is a true gentleman, cant not have ALL the respect for everything about him, a true professional in every respect.
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such a humble dude!
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Take a bow Eric, that has to be one of the best interviews I've ever seen, you did your homework, you toss the ball to John and he hits it out every time, it wasn't about hearing you talk, you didn't interrupt, well done. John 5 is pro's pro, to hear him lay out his career and getting into work ethic and how to succeed was great.
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i literally saw him at ikea a few weeks ago, i had to stop myself from freaking out lol love him!
