John 5
John 5 is the stage name of John William Lowery, an American guitarist and songwriter known for his work with Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, and Mötley Crüe.
John 5 is the stage name of American guitarist and songwriter John William Lowery. He is known for his work with Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, and Mötley Crüe. He began using the name John 5 in 1998 and became a full member of Mötley Crüe in 2023.
Early life and stage name
John 5 was born John William Lowery in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, on July 31, 1970. He began using the stage name in 1998 after leaving David Lee Roth's solo band and joining Marilyn Manson.
Career with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie
John 5 gained wider recognition as the lead guitarist for Marilyn Manson from 1998 to 2004. He then joined Rob Zombie's band, remaining with that group until 2022.
Mötley Crüe and solo work
In 2022, John 5 became the touring guitarist for Mötley Crüe and was promoted to a full member in 2023. He has also released multiple instrumental solo albums and collaborated as a session musician with other artists.
Musical style and collaborations
His work is associated with hard rock, metal, and instrumental guitar music. He is also credited with playing the banjo. Sources list collaborations with a wide range of artists including Avril Lavigne, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Meat Loaf, and Ozzy Osbourne.
Key facts
- John 5 is the stage name of American guitarist and songwriter John William Lowery.
- He first used the name in 1998 when he left David Lee Roth's solo band and joined Marilyn Manson.
- He played lead guitar for Marilyn Manson from 1998 to 2004 and for Rob Zombie until 2022.
- He joined Mötley Crüe as a touring guitarist in 2022 and became a full member in 2023.
- He has released solo instrumental albums and collaborated with many other artists.
John 5 is relevant to Canadian readers through his international hard rock and metal touring and recordings, including with Mötley Crüe and Rob Zombie, both of which have had major Canadian concert audiences.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_5_(guitarist)Supports: Birth name, birth date, origin, career timeline, and Mötley Crüe membership
- Official site — https://john-5.com/main/biography/Supports: Biography, birthplace, birth year, and current membership in Mötley Crüe and John 5 and The Creatures
- Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_5Supports: Internationally corroborated biographical details, associated acts, and solo career
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0424118/Supports: Alternate biographical details and personal information