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GO RADIO
I recently spoke with GO RADIO
vocalist, Jason Lancaster. GO RADIO
was formed just three years ago in
Tallahassee
,
FL
by Jason. He describes his band’s music as ‘organic, punk and
rock’.
They are currently on a short
tour and will later begin a six week tour before joining Van’s Warped Tour for the summer
months. On March 1st they released their new CD “
Lucky Street
” on the Fearless Record label. When I asked Jason who he
would most like to tour with, he said, ‘Manchester Orchestra’.
Their new CD can be purchased at
Target, Wal Mart and Hot Topic. You can also find more information on
the band at www.wearegoradio.com
and www.facebook.com/goradio.
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KOPEK
www.kopekofficial.com
Irish band, Kopek, is in the states for
the next year and residing in
Nashville
,
TN.
They are currently touring with Hinder and hit the stage in
Indianapolis
on 2/22/11.
The band members grew up together in
Ireland
, making them feel like brothers after 10 years of friendship. They
speak of their music as being “the best music, old school, no click
tracks.” They write real music – real songs.
Their current CD is “White Collar Lies” and their
current release is “Cocaine Chest
Pains”. The song is about addition, which they say,
“everyone is addicted to something in life.” The CD will be
released in March.
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SEVENDUST
Sevendust is a heavy metal band from Atlanta, GA. The band formed in 1994 and released their first album in 1997. During these thirteen years they have released eight albums, performed worldwide and played with greats such as Slipknot, Disturbed and many more.
Drummer, Morgan Rose, one of the founding members and I met each other five years ago when they opened in Indianapolis for Mudvayne. Today, on the phone, Morgan and I had a chance to catch up.
Morgan comments that, “now their crowds (from the first two albums) are bringing their children to the shows” - their music is spanning two generations since their first releases. “So we’re trying to figure out a good set list, and it’s hard.” “And, it also gets harder to leave the kids and our girls as we go out on the road.” They will reunite with families in just a few weeks as they embark on a three day “rock cruise”.
In February they are off again and headed to Australia, where Morgan says, “we do very well there.” They will make a stop in Japan as well.
“Cold Day Memory” was released earlier this year. Sevendust will be appearing in Indianapolis on Friday night, October 15th. For more information on the band, see
www.sevendust.com.
Thanks Morgan – you’re the best ~
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JOHN 5 @ ROTR, 5/23/2010
I interviewed legendary John5 at Rock on the Range on Sunday, May 23rd. The minute he entered the media tent (escorted by one of the road managers) he was immediately surrounded by people. He attracted everyone’s attention.
After he greeted the media fans, we then walked to the very back of the tent to a little private nook where three interviews took place. He sat down at a table and warmly greeted each one of us. It was very hot and he only had a few hours before taking the 8:30p.m. time slot on the main stage.
I had interviewed John by phone several years ago. Today it was in person. Face to face interviews tell the whole story, particularly with musicians. This was an interview that I had wanted for years, as he is my favorite musician on stage. John is a very kind, soft natured person who is professional, gracious and really enjoyable to be around.
When I sat down we talked and took a minute to meet each other. I only had a few questions for him, as I did not want to take a lot of his
time and I knew what I wanted to ask. KH – “Out of Marilyn Manson, David Lee Roth and Rob Zombie, which band has allowed you to be the artist that you knew you always wanted to be?” J5 – “I play for the artist that I’m with….but definitely Rob…I have the most fun with Rob.”
KH – “What did you get out of the Mechanical Animals tour (if anything)?” J5 – “Total debauchery!” “I don’t drink and I don’t smoke. It was like New Years Eve every night!”
KH – “What bonds you with Rob musically and personally?” J5 – “Rob and I love a lot of the same music and the same movies. We have the same work ethic. We’re the same people – we don’t party.” KH – “How did you get so hooked up at only age 17 and in L.A.?” J5 – “I did session work for half the price that everyone else was doing… It opened up all my doors very quickly.”
KH – “What is your favorite guitar that you have?” J5 – “A Fender broadcaster. The body is a 1950, I have one out of only 126.” KH – “Lastly John, how does it feel to be a legend to both males and females?” J5 – “I never really dreamt of this. I just wanted to support myself. I feel very lucky and very fortunate.”
John has also worked with Meat Loaf, Avril Lavigne and Garbage. You can see John in Indianapolis, IN on July 31st at Mayhem Fest at Verizon Wireless Music Center. His latest solo release is
The Art of Malice, 2010.
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Richy Nix 5/23/2010
The band, Richy Nix, from Windsor, Ontario, Canada stopped by while passing through the media tent at Rock on the Range. The band, who is signed by Universal Republic, has been around for a short time.
If you are not yet familiar with them, they described their music as, “Rock Rap – multi-syllable rhyming mixed with powerful alternative choruses and metal core breakdowns.” You’d better listen for yourself!
Their new CD, Note to Self, can be purchased on iTunes. I asked if there was anything that they would like to say to their audience - “Love, loyalty, respect to everyone.”
They have toured with Papa Roach and Saving Abel. You can see more at www.myspace.com/richynix. Much success to you! |
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
The band is Mike Hranica – vocals, Chris Rubey – guitar, Jeremy DePoyster – r. guitar and vocals, Andy Trick – bass, Daniel Williams – drums and James Baney on keys. This Dayton, OH band all met in their teens and had a record deal before they knew it.
Playing around, they just for fun emailed a song to Rise Records while looking at the label’s website. This metal Christian band immediately captured the label’s attention and received a response. Now, they are on their third CD, fourth video and a DVD. The band formed in 2005.
“With Roots Above and Branches Below” was released in May of 2009 before the band headed out on their second Van’s Warped Tour. The lyrics are written by Mike, which reflect on his personal experiences in life. Jeremy states, “Teens are our biggest audience, 14-19 year olds.” “We are a heavy metal, hardcore band, but melodic.”
The band will finish 26 dates before Christmas and then pick up in February when they will tour with Killswitch Engage. They have completed nine tours in the last two years. Jeremy says, “We have a message to put out there.” You can read more about the band at
www.tdwpband.com. Thanks very much to Jeremy and to Julie! |
SOULFLY
9/15/2009
I spoke with Brazilian front man, Max, from SOULFLY. Max, Bobby, Mark and Joe have been together as a team since 2004.
The band is signed to Roadrunner Records, the record label that backs other outstanding acts such as Nickelback and Slipknot…they are in very good company! Soulfly begins a 45 day U.S. tour on September 30th. They will play The Gramercy in NYC and The Key Club in L.A., and every place in between.
Max stated, “Our music is metal, but it is a different kind of metal with a Brazilian twist. It is “tribal metal”. Although they mainly play in Europe, they toured with Ozzfest in the U.S.. Their latest release is “Conquer”. You can see more at
www.soulflyweb.com and
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ENTER SHIKARI
Enter Shikari (Shikari meaning “Hunter”) is an “electronic – melodic” band from St. Albans, England. Their second CD, “Common Dreads”, was released just months ago in June.
This band’s lyrics focus on world issues such as climate change, the capital system and overall world unity. They are currently signed by Interscope Records.
They are playing 20 shows back to back over a 21 day period here in the U.S.. They described their music as “aggressive, with melody and substance”. They will head out in November for another 19 dates across Europe with U.K. band, The Prodigy. |
SEKOND SKYN
I spoke with George, the bassist for Sekond Skyn, on 9/9/09. The band was still in their home state of New Jersey, waiting to play their first show on the tour, which was right here in Indianapolis on 9/14 at Rock House.
Their tour consists of 15 dates opening for Cycle of Pain and Living Color. Although they are unsigned, they have secured distribution through Universal Canada for their first two CDs. Their music can also be purchased on iTunes, Rhapsody and CD Baby. “Addicted to Chaos” is their latest release.
According to George, “You have to sacrifice ALL things in order to make this work. We push ourselves, being in the right place at the right time…all of these factors make for success.”
I asked him how he would describe their music, “Hard rock, heavy metal.” Their best match is Hell Yeah, they are all big Pantera fans.
You can read more about the band on www.myspace.com/2ndskinnet and
www.sekondskyn.com. Thank you George! |
CRUE FEST – 8/12/09
CAVO
Hailing from St. Louis, MO, the band CAVO has made big strides since October 2008. This four piece
rock band made it past Nikki Sixx’s tough criteria for his choice of acts to tour with Crue Fest.
Since being signed by Reprise Records on October 17th of last year, CAVO has been on a non-stop touring campaign. After 30 or more shows with the current Crue Fest tour, they will immediately join forces with Shinedown and Sick Puppies for yet another successful stint across the country.
Lead singer, Casey Walker, credits Eddie Vedder with his musical influences. Their current CD “Bright Nights * Dark Days” touts the popular singles; ‘Champagne’,
‘Let It Go’ and ‘Cry Wolf’.
Although we talked in an air conditioned tour bus…they pointed out that their “Chateau de la Ford” was actually parked outside the window….yes, a van and trailer, much like the ways of Van’s Warped Tour. I kiddingly asked the band when they would have their own tour bus, but I received a very confident
 driven answer that they would be picking it up next month in Nashville, TN. We agreed that we would converge one year from now, on their next tour, meeting in Indianapolis, on their own air conditioned tour bus!
You can see more at www.cavomusic.com. Thank you Nikki, thank you CAVO! |
SISTER SIN
www.sistersin.com
Swedish band, Sister Sin, is currently in the U.S. for a five week tour. I was able to speak with lead singer, Liv while they were on their way to New York.
They recently released “Switchblade Serenade” on Victory Records. Although they formed in 2003, they waited and deliberated over several record offers…but held off, not wanting to just take any deal… They signed their deal one year ago and released their CD in October 2008. They are “old school 80’s” and did not want a record company that planned to change their sound.
They are currently on tour with 80’s band The Bullet Boys. They will making a stop at Piere’s in Ft. Wayne on 8/12/09. |
MAYHEM TOUR - 7/25 -
INDIANAPOLIS
SLAYER . KILLSWITCH ENGAGE . BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE
BEHEMOTH . TRIVIUM . ALL THAT REMAINS
SLAYER
I was fortunate enough and honored to have the privilege to speak privately with DAVE LOMBARDO while he prepared to play the main stage at Verizon Wireless Music Center on July 25th. LOMBARDO, who has been SLAYER’S drummer for 20 out of their 30 years, is undoubtedly
the metal drummer to be reckoned with.
While I sat comfortably on the cushy sofa with Dave in the “Slayer suite” backstage, Tom Araya and
 Kerry King made their ways in and out as we discussed the band. Kerry’s custom painted guitars sat only inches away – pristine clean and beautiful.
Dave Lombardo was one of the nicest people I have ever met – down to earth and easy to talk with….and
humble. I asked him how it felt to be worshiped by people, to be looked up to, to have people staring at him everywhere he goes. He replied, “It’s almost inhuman”. I asked him about the energy that he exudes every show, every night and how does that affect him physically. He said, “It’s tedious, it’s hard when it’s that hot out and that humid”. They had just played Atlanta and he described the heat as being unbearable, but that it’s worth it.
He feels blessed and gifted being in his position. He said he appreciates every moment. I asked what he does in his off hours at the venues – he mentioned that he was getting to know Marilyn better and had been spending some time with him.
“World Painted Blood” was released by Columbia Records the beginning of this year. You can read more about SLAYER at
www.slayer.net. Thank you Julie A. and Dave for this opportunity ~
Killswitch Engage
I requested to interview Joel from Killswitch Engage and that is exactly who they sent. I met Joel for the first time at the 2004 Ozzfest in Indy – I found him unique and interesting….and very entertaining.
 Joel Stroetzel, the guitarist for KsE, pleasantly chatted with us in the hot sun outside their “trailer for the day”. He graciously took time from his free afternoon to meet.
This five piece band from MA has been together since 1999. Since then they have played two tours with Ozzfest, toured with Van’s Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos Tour. Joel described them as “skipping levels by signing with Roadrunner Records just two years after forming”.
When finishing this tour they will break for three weeks before heading to Canada, then off to South America where they will play with other S. American bands. In 2004 they released a DVD that includes a 90 minute set and a documentary about the band. You can read more at
www.killswitchengage.com. Thank you Joel!
Bullet for My Valentine
I was originally scheduled to speak with Padge from Bullet for My Valentine; but drummer, “Moose” (Michael) Thomas, was close by and stopped by for a few words. This was the band’s first time on Mayhem Tour.
 Moose described their band as “old school with a new twist”. They are signed to Sony Records and have moved up in a very short period of time. They toured briefly with Metallica, played on Warped Tour in 2006 and have appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live. They would like to tour with Metallica again if asked. For more info, log on to
www.bulletformyvalentine1.com. This is a
great band live.
ALL THAT REMAINS
All That Remains and I talked during a break at Mayhem Festival in Indianapolis, IN. This band, from Springfield, MA has been writing records and touring for seven years now.
They toured with the 2008 Van’s Warped Tour, but moved up levels this year by being chosen to tour with the Mayhem Festival, which was headlined my mega-star Marilyn Manson. One year ago they released their fourth CD,
Overcome, and plan to release yet another next year on Prosthetic Records.
ATR will begin a 40 date tour on 9/22. They will headline the Harddrivelive Tour which kicks off in Albany, NY. You can read more at
www.allthatremainsonline.com.
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2009 VAN’S WARPED TOUR
TV/TV
www.myspace.com/tvtv
Brooklyn, NY
Unsigned
1st year on tour
CD – Not Red Enough – purchase on iTunes
Discovered at The Knitting Factory in L.A. by someone from Warped Tour
management team
Influences – The Killers, Jet and INXS
Goal – to be playing European festivals
CHIODOS
www.chiodos.net
Currently living in Michigan
Equal Vision Records
3 ½ years on Warped Tour
After the tour they will be residing in Lexington, KY while they record
their fourth CD at St. Claire Studios
What they would like – to be on tour with the band Journey…
SAOSIN
www.myspace.com/saosin
Southern California
Virgin Records
4th year on tour, skipping years ’07 and ‘08
New CD coming out on 9/8/09
They described themselves as a mix of Coldplay/NIN/Bon Jovi….their words…
They head to Japan to join up with NIN for festival shows this fall
Have great success in Japan, Indonesia and Singapore
SAOSIN – Mandarin origin and means “small heart/love with caution”
MEG & DIA
www.meganddia.com
Sister act (five piece band) from Salt Lake City, UT
Sire Records
3rd year on tour
Formed in 2004
Beatles were big influence
Would like to tour with Incubus
Have toured with Paramore
brokeNCYDE
www.myspace.com/brokencyde
Albuquerque, NM
1st year on Warped Tour
They don’t really know how they ended up on the tour
Have toured with Hollywood Undead
CD “I’m Not a Fan, but the Kids Love It” – debuted at #87 on
Billboard’s Top 200
40 million MySpace plays and 1 million YouTube plays
Would like to tour with Linkin Park
FLOGGING MOLLY
www.floggingmolly.com
Ireland, Colorado, California, New York – L.A. is home for the band
Seven piece Irish American Celtic punk band
Side One Dummy records
Sixth time on Van’s Warped Tour – they love it, hanging out and making
new friends while playing with good bands
Band formed in 1997
Described their music as fast, loud, folk
They are soon to embark on their very first Canadian tour
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
March 5, 2008 - Interview
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
March 5th - Jeremy Spencer
Website: www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com
Band Members:
Ivan Moody – vocals
Zoltan Bathory – guitar
Jeremy Spencer – drums
Matt Snell – bass
Darrell Roberts – guitars
Jeremy Spencer was standing outside on his balcony in sunny California smoking a cigarette while he graciously spoke with me by phone.
Although Jeremy is now a CA resident, he could relate to my gloomy description of the ice and snow outside my window – Jeremy is from Boonville, IN near Evansville.
Five Finger Death Punch have quite a story…they formed less than three years ago and were signed almost immediately. “We produced our own CD, so we had it all ready.” “The Firm (Firm Music) saw us and then we showcased privately for them, and they signed us.”
They then went on tour with The Family Values Tour with Korn and Hellyeah (Chad Gray). This summer they will come thru Indy as they tour with Slipknot and Disturbed on the newly formed “Rockstar Energy Mayhem Tour”. The tour begins on July 9th in Seattle, WA and the Indianapolis date has yet to be announced.
Their credentials shine, “We were 144 on the top 200 last week.” “We finished in the top five on Headbangers Ball, and “The Bleeding”
(The Way of the Fist CD) has been in the top 10 on Active Rock Radio for the last four weeks!” “We’re looking forward to seeing everybody on the tour!”
You can find out more by logging on to www.fivefingerdeathpunch.com. The tour dates will also be posted on
www.livemusicindiana.com.
Thanks Jeremy…
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MASTERS OF HORROR TOUR
Mudvayne & Sevendust
November 25, 2005 - Interviews
MUDVAYNE
Genre: Metal
Website: www.mudvayne.com
CD: LOST AND FOUND
Band Members:
Chad Gray – Vocals
Greg Tribbett - Guitar
Ryan Martinie – Bass
Matt McDonough - Drums
It was one of Indiana’s cold nights. A night when the wind went right thru your skin and then thru your bones and out the other side, leaving you numb and miserable. Some
MUDVAYNE and Sevendust fans had waited outside four to five hours just to secure their prime real estate spot in front of the stage. The fans were painted, pierced and
mohawked; very creative and very entertaining.
As I entered the MUDVAYNE dressing room I was
pleasantly surprised to see Chad Gray waiting for me. That was not the original plan.
He was dressed casually in jeans, a Coors Light NFL sweatshirt and a dark scarf wrapped around his neck to keep the vocal cords warm and protected. He feverishly popped peppermints into his mouth, and offered as many to me as we began to talk. Chad was gracious, polite, dedicated to his art and definitely ‘a man with a plan’.
LMI: “I really like the song Rain. Sun. Gone.”
CG: “It’s about a long time friend of ours from Peoria. He was murdered two years ago. This is a living tribute to him. He was a great friend to the band.”
LMI: “This is your third release, right? You made a comment about how you grew from the first CD to the second and now to the third. How the first CD was basically a demo.”
CG: “We grew as a family over the last six years. It almost felt easier to write this time. We refined our craft.”
LMI: “I saw you and shot you at Ozzfest this summer. How did you feel about being picked for that tour?”
CG: “We were really excited. We were the ‘mystery’ band, the band they waited to tell everybody about.” “It’s a very HOT tour.”
LMI: “How do you keep that much charisma going on when you are hot and miserable?”
CG: “We’ve subjected ourselves to the most miserable situations.”
LMI: “What happened to the makeup?”
CG: “We’re artists. We naturally evolve; you can’t do the same thing all the time…”
LMI: “Was it your goal to become a national touring act? Everybody wants that, but was it your goal, what did you do?”
CG: “It’s always our goal to make a point. We traveled, we competed in battles of bands, we showcased.” “We started meeting people and we played regionally.” “Then we showcased in Chicago and Clown (Shawn from Slipknot) saw us. He wanted to make sure we not trying to rip off his own band, instead he liked us and helped us.” “That is how we toured with Slipknot.”
LMI: “How has all of this changed you?”
CG: “It’s notoriety, you learn to keep your feet on the ground. You just have to be respectful and appreciate your roots.”
“It’s hard being on the road. It’s hard being healthy; we basically all sleep together…” “We all cram ourselves on the bus.”
LMI: “Who are your mentors, what bands do you like?”
CG: “Metallica, Pantera, Elvis, LZ, Beatles, definitely Ozzy.”
LMI: “Who writes your lyrics? You?”
CG: “Me.” “We have conversations though about where we’re going and we have a theme.” “We grid the map.”
LMI: “Who named the band?”
CG: “Me.”
LMI: “In closing, what is your purpose as a band?”
CG: “To move forward. Not all of the emphasis on one facet or on part of the band.” “For people to say – ‘they’re honest, they’re
real’.”
And that they are – ‘real and honest’. Chad Gray and Morgan Rose
(Sevendust) were two of the nicest guys I have met.
He works hard, he sweats hard and he sings hard. Then he packs himself onto his tour bus like a sardine and travels to the next city, talks to the next interviewer and plays the next venue. It is a hard life, but he handles it with maturity and grace. Thanks Chad – stay in touch. And special thanks to ABC and EPIC records.
Kim.
SEVENDUST
Genre: Rock/Heavy
Inception: 1997
Website: www.sevendust.info
CD: NEXT
Band Members:
Lajon Witherspoon - Vocals
John Connolly - Guitar
Sonny Mayo - Guitar
Vince Hornsby - Bass
Morgan Rose - Drums
I just spoke with Sevendust drummer,
Morgan Rose. He was traveling by bus into Peoria for their show tonight.
LMI: “You guys have a new sound,
it’s a new
Sevendust.”
MR: “Yea, we went back to our roots, but heavier. That was our vision.”
LMI: “On the first song of the
CD, I heard a combination of Slayer and Slipknot with Marilyn Manson
lyrics.” Morgan laughed and said, “Wow, I like that comparison.”
LMI: “UGLY is your first single,
it’s a good song, and it keeps climbing the charts.” MR: “We’re
really happy with where it’s at.”
LMI: “I really like the song PIECES too, it’s heavy and has a heavy
bass line.” MR: “That’s my favorite tune on the record.”
LMI: “Tell me about your drums and your style.” MR: “I play Pearl,
double kick…my style – out of control.”
LMI: “I see that you have made a lot of personal appearances just in
the last couple of months.” MR: “We helped the hurricane victims,
and
we back our troops. We made a lot of money for them, and we made
nothing, we wanted to help.”
LMI: “I think it’s awesome
that you produced your own record.” MR: “We did our own record. This
is the only way we could do it.
We
couldn’t bare anybody telling us how to sound any more.” “And we
figured if somebody liked it, they’d let us know.”
LMI: “So, you’re headlining at
the House of Blues in Orlando for New Years Eve.” MR: “Yea, we’ve
had the headlining gig for NYE in
Orlando
for the last couple of years and it’s just nasty, it’s really fun.”
“Then on January 12th we head back out for seven or eight weeks and
then go to Europe.”
At this point, I could hear the rest
of band coming to find him…so, our few quiet moments were coming to an
end. Sevendust
came together in Atlanta, GA just eight years ago. Band members include
Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby
(bass), Sonny Mayo (guitar) and Morgan Rose (drummer). NEXT is their
fifth release, this is a great CD. They put a lot into this
record lyrically; hurt, pain, their own personal losses. It is a
surprising mix of great melodies with very heavy instrumentation,
definitely a CD you should ask for at Christmas…
You can read more about them at www.sevendust.info
and www.winedarkrecords.com.
Thanks Morgan!
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JOHN 5
August 4, 2005 - Interview
JOHN 5
I spoke with John 5 today (August 4, 2005) from Detroit, MI during the OZZFEST TOUR.
Kim: “John, this is a real privilege for me to be able to have an interview with you, I am a big fan.” “I first want to ask you what you have to say about your years with Marilyn Manson, as I am a big fan of his as well.” John: “I wouldn’t change a thing. I had a great time, it was a great experience. I enjoyed every minute of it. It was pleasurable.”
K: “You came in during the Mechanical Animals tour, right?” John: “That’s right, right when they finished the recording.” “Actually, Marilyn took that picture of me that’s in Mechanical Animals.”
K: “And then one day it was just over.” John: “Yea, but it wasn’t a bad breakup, just the normal thing. There was no drama; we’re just doing our own things.” K: “I read in a music magazine that you were tired of the violence in MM, is that true?” John: “Not really.” “There was violence, but that came with the territory, you know.” “If you join a football team, you are going to be tackled…”
K: “What was your favorite song that you co-wrote for MM?” John: “Disposable Teens,
Mobscene.” “But, Count to Six and Die was my very favorite, and there isn’t any guitar on that song, but I wrote it on my guitar. That is my favorite.”
K: “Do you have one outstanding memorable moment when touring with Marilyn?” John: “Actually, I do.” It was the night that I first stepped on stage with Marilyn at the 1998 MTV awards show.”
K: “Are you still friends with Marilyn?” John: “Yes, I talked to him right before the OZZFEST tour started.” Kim: “Is there a chance that you will help him out on any future records?” John: “Sure! No bad blood.”
K: “What was it like going from K.D. Lang to Halford to DLR?” John: “It depends on the gig, it’s really cool.” “It’s like going to a different movie every night.” “I’ve always been a fan of everyone I have played with. If I wouldn’t have been playing with them, I would have gone to see them.”
K: “And now you have a new CD, SONGS FOR
SANITY. This is a guitar solo project.” John: “Yes, it’s my follow up to VERTIGO. It has Steve Vai on it.” “I just do this for my total love of music. It’s totally from my heart!” K: “You are said to be
one of the most technically advanced guitarists in the business today – what do you say about that?” John: “It’s really cool. I don’t do this to say, look how cool I am.” “I love to learn and to broaden my mind. I don’t do it for the ego thing.”
K: You also have your own guitar now, a Fender Telecaster.” John: “It’s the Rolls Royce of guitars.” “A guitar with my name on it is really an honor.” “This will live on forever.” K: “What makes this guitar unique?” John: “The headstock is different. This is the first time in 50 years that is has been changed.” “This guitar was made for country music, and I made it so that it can be played with Manson and Zombie.”
K: “On a different note, tell us what John 5 means.” John: “Biblical, it’s in the bible.” “And it’s the five points in the pentagram, kind of a good/bad thing.” K: “That was going to be my next question; I really believe in God, do you?” John: “I do, of course.” “Don’t go out and kill anybody, but you also don’t have to go to church all the time either.” “Be a good person.”
K: “Recently you were married, where do you and your wife reside?” John: “California.” K: “How is marriage on the road?” John: “So far, so good…we’re still together…”
In closing John Lowery is an intelligent, well spoken person. His career just keeps gaining more momentum,
if that is even possible. Thank you John for taking the time to call! You can read more about John 5 at
www.john-5.com.
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