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'''John William Lowery''' (born July 31, 1971), better known by his stage name '''John 5''' (also typeset as ''John5''), is a professional musician. He was the guitarist of industrial metal band [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] before moving on to [[Rob Zombie]] in 2005. His stage name is formed by his first name and the fact that he was the fifth member to join Marilyn Manson. ''John 5'' is also a reference to the bible section. It is also rumored that the name ''John 5'' was originally coined due to the name of the robot in the 1986 movie ''Short Circuit''. | '''John William Lowery''' (born July 31, 1971), better known by his stage name '''John 5''' (also typeset as ''John5''), is a professional musician. He was the guitarist of industrial metal band [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] before moving on to [[Rob Zombie]] in 2005. His stage name is formed by his first name and the fact that he was the fifth member to join Marilyn Manson. ''John 5'' is also a reference to the bible section. It is also rumored that the name ''John 5'' was originally coined due to the name of the robot in the 1986 movie ''Short Circuit''. | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
John Lowery was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In 1983 at age 12, Lowery performed in a band called Dirty Trixx, where they performed Van Halen covers in a Michigan bar. He established himself as a more prominent guitarist when he performed with local band Raven Payne at age 16. Over the next 20 years Lowery would be involved in such bands as k.d. lang, David Lee Roth Band, [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]], and more currently, Rob Zombie. | John Lowery was born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In 1983 at age 12, Lowery performed in a band called Dirty Trixx, where they performed Van Halen covers in a Michigan bar. He established himself as a more prominent guitarist when he performed with local band Raven Payne at age 16. Over the next 20 years Lowery would be involved in such bands as k.d. lang, David Lee Roth Band, [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]], and more currently, Rob Zombie. | ||
Revision as of 05:54, 16 December 2010
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John William Lowery |
| Born | July 31, 1971 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan |
| Genre(s) | Heavy metal, bluegrass, industrial metal, alternative metal, country, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, bassist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, banjo |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Label(s) | Geffen, 60 Cycle Hum, Island, Shrapnel, Interscope, Nothing |
| Associated acts | Rob Zombie, Loser, Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth, 2wo, k.d. lang, Red Square Black, Lita Ford |
| Website | http://www.john-5.com |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| Fender J5 Telecaster Fender J5 Triple Telecaster Deluxe Fender J5 Acoustic | |
John William Lowery (born July 31, 1971), better known by his stage name John 5 (also typeset as John5), is a professional musician. He was the guitarist of industrial metal band Marilyn Manson before moving on to Rob Zombie in 2005. His stage name is formed by his first name and the fact that he was the fifth member to join Marilyn Manson. John 5 is also a reference to the bible section. It is also rumored that the name John 5 was originally coined due to the name of the robot in the 1986 movie Short Circuit.
Gear
Guitars
- Fender J5 Telecaster (Drop D down half a step) with a Fender Enforcer humbucker in the bridge and a Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele in the neck and strung with D'Addario .010's.
- Fender J5 Telecaster with Bigsby Vibrato (Drop D down a whole step) with a Seymour Duncan Hot Rail in the bridge and a Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele in the neck and strung with D'Addario 0.011's.
- Fender Subsonic J5 Telecaster (Drop D down one and a half steps) with a Fender Enforcer humbucker in the bridge and a Fender Custom Shop Twisted Tele in the neck and strung with D'Addario 0.012's.
- Gibson Les Paul Classic Electric Guitar
- Ibanez AX Custom Electric Guitar
Gold Sparkle, Silver Sparkle, Ocean Blue, & Black with Hip Shot D-tuners installed
- Ibanez RG Custom Electric Guitar
Silver Sparkle finish - Double Edge bridge
- Ibanez RG7620 Electric Guitar
Galaxy Black
- Ibanez Talman Electric Guitar
TC620BP Model
- Taylor 912ce Acoustic Guitar
- John 5 Fender Telecaster Baritone
Twisted Tele neck pickup Dimarzio Bridge
- John 5 Telecaster
Red /White /Blue sparkle "Buck Tele"
- Double Neck John 5 Custom
Baritone / Regular guitar Twisted Tele Pickup Double Humbuckers
- Prototype John 5 Tele
Back up Guitars
- Grey Fender Fender Flathead
- Holographic Fender Flathead
- John 5 Silver/Chrome Custom Telecaster with Dimarzio Pickups
Pedals
- Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
- Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive
- Dunlop Original CryBaby Wah Pedal
- Guyatone PS-3 Phase Shifter
- Ibanez CF-7 Chorus/Flanger
- Ibanez DE-7 Delay Echo
- Ibanez LF-7 Lo-Fi Filter
- Ibanez SM-7 Smash Box Distortion
- Coffin Case Blood Drive
Amps
- Laney VH100R 100-Watt Head
- Marshall JCM900 White
100 Watt High Gain Reverb
- Marshall JCM900 Red Head
100 Watt High Gain Reverb
- Marshall Mode Four 350 Watt Solid State Amp Head
- Fender Tone-Master
Cabinets Laney Slant Cabinet / 4x12
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