[Listen] John 5 speaks to PureGrainAudio about touring, anti-freeze guitars, his KISS collection and much much more.
From PureGrainAudio:
John 5 is a guitarist who should need no introductions. From David Lee Roth to Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, his unique guitar stylings have wowed fans for over two decades now. Over the years, John 5 (given name: John William Lowery) has built up a fanbase of followers as a killer guitarist, adaptable session man, and a great solo artist. Over the past fifteen years, John 5 has recorded nine solo guitar albums, with his latest, Invasion, due for release on July 31st.
John 5 chatted with PureGrainAudio a few weeks ago by phone….many of John’s answers come to life as you listen to his answers.
[interview] On The phone with John 5
Andrew Green had the privilege of talking with the iconic Rob Zombie guitarist John 5. They talk about playing shows in different sized venues, how John gets inspiration for his guitar playing, and about his new solo album “Invasion” John talks what it was like touring with Marilyn Manson in the late 90s and early 00s and tells some insane stories. He describes their relationship now what its like sharing a tour with him. John also talks about his KISS Instagram account and John gives his dream set list if he got the chance to play with KISS.
Follow John 5’s KISS collection Instagram: @knightsinsatansservice
[Listen] John 5 chats to Talkin’ Rock
From Talkin’ Rock With Meltdown:
John 5 is on of my favorites to talk to and he’s on Talkin’ Rock today. Best known as Rob Zombie’s guitarist, but he’s done lots of other stuff. We talk about some of that like his new album and more……
*How John became so innovative *How he makes his live guitar shows so un-boring *His new live medley *Making his schedule work with Rob’s *The new Zombie album and his thoughts on it *What makes the new album so different *His new solo album “Invasion” *His crazy guitars *The Zombie band * “Tight-Lips” Johnny *Working/writing with Nikki Sixx *His Knights In Satans Service Instagram account *KISS
[Listen] John 5 talks ZOINKS, Rob Zombie and more with Talk Toomey
From Talk Toomey:
John 5 joins the show to talk about the new single from John 5 and The Creatures. John tells about the inspiration from Scooby Doo for the video.
John and I discuss his relationships with Matt Zane and Fred Coury. We talk about his history with Kiss and John plays some of his favorite Kiss songs. John 5 also gives us an update on the new Rob Zombie album.
To listen to the interview in full, go here: Talk Toomey Ep. 192 with John 5
John 5 to guest at the Gene Simmons vault in Las Vegas
John 5 has announced he will be a guest at the Gene Simmons vault on December 2:
“Big news I will be a Guest at the @genesimmons vault in Las Vegas Dec 2nd at Monster Mini Golf at the Rio 12.00 noon it’s going to be Epic @knightsinsatanservice“
John 5 is a noted collected of KISS memorabilia and showcases this on his @knightsinsatanservice Instagram page regularly.
Gene Simmons Vault gives fans the chance to meet the Demon of KISS directly, get a personal item from his own archives handed to them by the man himself, listen to a 50 year showcase of tunes and get items signed, photos taken, and much more.
To find ut more about the event, go here: genesimmonsvault.com
Listen to John 5 on Talk is Jericho
From Talk is Jericho:
Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 got his first big break with KD Lang, was fired from Marilyn Manson’s band, and has a massive KISS memorabilia collection you can see on Instagram @knightsinsatanservice. John 5 also wrote and recorded two albums with David Lee Roth, and shares plenty of stories about that experience along with the time he was dissed by Rob Halford as a teenager in Detroit, and what happened when he spontaneously jumped in an elevator with Gene Simmons from KISS. Plus, he’s dropping some 411 on the new Rob Zombie studio album coming out early next year.
To find out more ways to listen and to subscribe to Talk is Jericho, go here: https://omny.fm/shows/talk-is-jericho
John 5 speaks to Revolver about the albums that made him
From Revolver Magazine:
“What it all comes down to, and what John 5 makes clear in the following interview, is that regardless of all the success he’s had as a solo artist or playing alongside everyone from Rob Zombie to Marilyn Manson to Rob Halford to David Lee Roth, he’s still as much of a fan as he ever was. “All these records that I’m talking about here, I listen to them still today,” he says. “I’m still obsessed with Kiss. I’m still obsessed with Van Halen. I guess we don’t change that much from being kids.” He laughs. “Either we don’t change that much or we just have really good taste.”
To read the interview in full, go here: revolvermag.com/music/john-5-10-albums-made-me
John 5 talks to In The Loop about touring, KISS and the forthcoming Rob Zombie album
From In The Loop Magazine:
“In The Loop Magazine’s Christopher David recently had a chat with guitar legend in the making, John 5. John 5 has been around for some time now playing with iconic industrial metal bands like Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, but he’s been building his own fan base strong for many years as well with his own solo work.
John 5 and The Creatures played at Reggies Rock Club in Chicago to a completely packed house filled with fans from all his works. This is his third time around with the Creatures and each time has grown larger and larger. So much so that if he does this again next year, might need to look into a larger venue.”
To read the interview in full, go here: beintheloopchicago.com/john-5-talks-touring-kiss-rob-zombie/
Photo by James Currie / In The Loop Magazine.
[Interview] John 5 speaks to Hype Magazine about live album, KISS and Dave Lee Roth
Ahead of his tour date at the Highline Ballroom in New York, John 5 speaks to Hype Magazine about working with other artists, the much-awaited David Lee Roth album, his KISS collection, and the new John 5 and The Creatures album and tour – “It’s Alive!” – the first ever live album from John 5, out January 25.
To read the interview in full, go here: thehypemagazine.com/2018/01/john-5-on-his-new-its-alive-live-album-meeting-david-lee-roth
For all upcoming tour dates, ticket and VIP links, go here: john-5.com/main/tour/
To pre-order “It’s Alive!” go here: john-5.com/store/
[LISTEN] John 5 talks to WRIF Rocks Detroit
This weekend, John 5 will be returning to his home state to play with The Creatures at The Token Lounge in Westland MI. Ahead of that show, WRIF Rocks Detroit chatted to John.
From WRIF:
“We talked about his early days and what shaped his love for playing intimate venues, his recent night out with Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley of KISS, guitarists that he’s jammed with and lots more. Having a son in his early teens like me I had to get his take on Robert Trujillo’s 12 year old son, Tye, touring with Korn through South America. We talked about the use of social media, nerves on stage and his thoughts on the closing of Joe Louis arena.”
To listen to the podcast in full, please go here: wrif.com/episodes/guitarist-john-5/
Don’t miss out on the final Creatures shows of this tour – tickets and meet and greets here: john-5.com/main/tour/
John 5 contributes to new Ace Frehley album
Ace Frehley is releasing a new album of covers, entitled Origins Vol. 1. The album features covers of tracks by Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Thin Lizzy and The Stones and other artists that Frehley has been inspired by. Long-time friend John 5 collaborates on two tracks from the album; Hendrix’s “Spanish Castle Music” and KISS’ “Parasite,”. Frehley was wowed by John 5’s performance; “He inspired me and obviously I inspire him. It was a lot of fun.”
The album comes out on April 15, also sees guest appearances from Lita Ford, Slash, Mike McCready and Ace Frehley’s former bandmate, KISS frontman Paul Stanley.
Find out more at acefrehley.com/
A career spanning interview with J5 from Screamer Magazine
This is one of those interviews worth taking the time over. Before he sets out on two tours – one with The Creatures and the other with Rob Zombie; John 5 chatted to Screamer Magazine about EVERYTHING.
In this truly career spanning interview, John 5 talks about growing up, the Manson years, his early days in LA, his influences, family, Zombie and his solo career.
Enjoy! screamermagazine.com/interviews/the-mastermind-of-john-5/
Bare Bones Music interviews John 5 about the new album and more
Bare Bones Music have sat down with John 5 for a new interview where he speaks about his new album God Told Me To which was released on May 8 2012, and much more.
Enjoy!
JOHN 5 on His New Solo Record and More! By: Johnny Price
JOHN 5 is one of those artists that you don’t know what to expect before your first meeting. He’s obviously an insanely talented guitarist with a resume a mile long. (more…)
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