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/
Cryptic Rock speaks to John 5
A really cool interview from the guys at Cryptic Rock, who speak to John on a variety of subjects, including his days in Marilyn Manson, starting out as a session player, the new album Careful With That Axe, and how to stay healthy on tour.
There’s also hints at some exciting projects coming in the near future, for which news will be posted here at john-5.com VERY SOON!
Meanwhile, to read excerpts of the interview, click >>> (more…)
J5 collaborates with Rodger Carter on new CD
John 5 will appear with a host of other artists (30 in total), including Lita Ford, John Waite, Rick Springfield (Rodger is the drummer for Springfield), and many others on the new CD from long time friend Rodger Carter.
The album Licorice Pizza is 13 blistering tracks featuring tracks such as the fantastic cover of “Whole Lotta Rosie”.
John 5 appears on the tracks “Get Down Make Love” which is a cover of the Queen classic and also features Dilana, and the fantastic “Light Up The Sky” originally by Van Halen and featuring also Debby Holiday. (more…)
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