John 5
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Ace Frehley weighs in on three guitarists who have called him their six-string inspiration
By Andrew Daly last updated
The Space Ace recounts his experiences with Dimebag Darrell, John 5 and Slash, each of whom grew up as fans of the guitarist during his tenure with Kiss

John 5 shreds live in the studio on his upcoming song "Fiend"
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The guitarist tells us the song is destined for a solo album and that his producer assists him by handling effects so John can focus on his playing

Can David Lee Roth pick guitarists? Just ask Steve Vai, Jason Becker and John 5
By Phil Weller published
Looking to go one better than Van Halen, the singer recruited the best guitar playing talents he could find

John 5 shares what he learned about Eddie Van Halen after playing through the guitarist's rig
By Phil Weller published
The Mötley Crüe guitarist says he was "freaked out" after hearing Van Halen’s debut album for the first time

Channel John 5's brilliance with a lesson in his chicken pickin’ prowess, rapid-fire banjo rolls, and behind-the-nut bending
By Chris Buono published
The man of many hats, face paints, and Teles guides GP through a gaggle of curated techniques culled from his catalog of solo albums

John 5 shares the stories behind 10 of the most prized guitars in his collection
By Ken Sharp published
The virtuoso showcases his new Mötley Crüe axes, the gift he received from Eddie Van Halen, and the guitar he played so much it was bad for his health

How John 5 battled through personal tragedy and mental health struggles to become a six-string sidekick for David Lee Roth, Lita Ford, and Rob Zombie, and Mick Mars' replacement in Mötley Crüe
By Joe Bosso published
John 5 can now be found shredding in stadiums around the world, but, as he tells GP, it took incredible perseverance, and an unbreakable passion for his instrument, to climb that mountain

John 5 on being gifted a guitar by Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says no one shaped his playing more than Van Halen, making the instrument a gift that he will always cherish
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