“The guitar turned out to be my savior,” John 5 told us in a recent revealing and exhaustive interview about his career – and accordingly, he has built up quite a collection. Here, he gives us the ...

When guitarist John 5 hits the stage in Orlando Halloween night, it won’t just be just another stop on his tour with Richie Kotzen; it’ll be a full-blown monster mash of metal and melody.

Since 2023, John 5 has stepped into the shoes of former Mötley Crüe guitarist and fan favorite Mick Mars as the band’s current guitarist. After recently wrapping up the Crüe Park MGM residency in Las ...

During a recent podcast appearance, John 5 named three guitarists that "changed music." The guitarist, who's been known for his work with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and is now a member of Motley Crue, ...

The rumors were true and now Motley Crue have officially announced that Mick Mars is retiring from the band, while also naming John 5 as their new guitarist. The 71-year-old Mars, an original member, ...

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Cohoes Music Hall will be hosting a fall performance by rock guitar virtuosos Richie Kotzen and John 5. The show is slated for November 13 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, ...

John 5 took to social media to refute allegations that he mimed his guitar parts onstage with Motley Crue. These claims have been peddled on YouTube over the past few days and shared by certain rock ...

Motley Crue played their first show without Mick Mars last night (Feb. 10), with John 5 taking over as the band's new touring guitarist during a show in Atlantic City, NJ. If 5 was nervous about his ...

Instrumental music is not for everyone. Still, lots of creative people enjoy it when they seek a vibe but not a vocal that might distract from thought or focused actions–like writing music reviews.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images It's fair to say that ultra-shredder John 5 is a Telecaster mega-fan. He ...