John 5 shares with Classic Rock Magazine the guitar albums that influenced, inspired and moved him. The list which includes Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen and Joe Maphis are the albums that as John explains “….really inspired me and challenged the way I think about the guitar“.
John 5, as many fans will know has had an eclectic career, working across many genres, with many different kinds of artists. It therefore makes sense when he explains to Classic Rock about his music tastes; “I just love diversity….I guess I get bored easily. Don’t just give me the same thing all the time – mix it up.” This holds true for John’s taste in guitar albums: “A great guitar album has to have diversity,” he says. “If I’m going to listen to a record from start to finish, I need somebody to take me on a journey. Bring me on an adventure. If you can do that, you’re more than a great guitar player – you’re a musician.”
Go to Classic Rock to read the full interview and what John chooses as his essentials and why! https://classicrock.teamrock.com/features/2015-10-06/john-5-s-5-essential-guitar-albums