As good as he is, his best attribute is his attitude, he loves playing guitar, he plays small venues, and is just having fun and doesn't take it too seriously, he's rapidly climbing up on my faves list
@@ksdhg3731 well have fun at your stadium concerts, they were 10 bucks back in the day, by the time an artist gets there except for a rare few, I'm done with them
He became my new favorite modern guitarist because of his incredible skill and the several interviews of him where he is the nicest freaking dude. Amazing
@@TheBigMclargehuge I Am John 5 is a great tune, my personal favorite is Behind the Nut Love or as it's called now since it evolved and got properly recorded Cactus Flower. Honestly if you appreciate great guitar and varying styles just pick one of his albums on Spotify and let it play. The man is truly skilled and his playing is beyond superb, I recommend watching live footage from his solo shows because you definitely gain a better appreciation seeing him play and doing stuff like switching from a guitar to a mandolin to a banjo back to a guitar in the course of playing a song.
Unbelievable how versatile he is. I lost count of how many different techniques he used in his song and how he can instantly switch between them so effortlessly.
Except speed picking...i really really wish he'd stick to his strengths and avoid the fast alternate picking licks, he does not have the accuracy for it, it just sounds like Kerry King when he does it.
Even the pros have things they need to work on...with his interest in versatility, I think he’s constantly testing what he can do...just my 0.02...MetalguitarlessonsUK
I've never really been memorized or wowed as much by guitar playing until I've seen what John 5 does. The creativity and open-mindedness with the instrument is next level.
I knew he was an AMAZING guitar player but never expected him to be such a nice and humble person. You definitely don't see that anymore, I'm impressed big time. Huge fan now of Mr. John 5
Not to be outlandish, but John 5 is almost like the new Eddie Van Halen. He introduces so many styles that nobody would even think of and still maintain a solid tone. Major props
I said Goddamn! You know how genuine he is about loving music cause in almost every video of him or interview, John will play a mini-concert for them. No pay and no charge, he'll rock one person's face off in the morning, afternoon, or even right before going on stage with Rob Zombie, whether asked for or not. John will shred and play songs that leaves one speechless. And He is so stoked the entire time; like he is having the most fun out of anyone. Tom Morello of Rage Against the machine will do the same thing. Effing awesome :)
I'm pretty sure John plays even after his shows or rehearsals to cool off. I heard Myung was doing so. I also enjoyed play before, during and after rehearsals, live shows or jams when I was in a band
I love that he made a tele heavy. The last guitar you would use for metal. I guess once something has humbuckers it can get the job done, but still, it's a tele.
The thing about John 5 is you could put him in any band in any genre of music and he could fit right in. He can play anything. The guy is an absolute machine on the guitar. I'm not a huge fan of "shred" guitar, but I really appreciate this guy's skills, and he's an even nicer human being.
He can fill the seats at pretty much any auditorium in the world...He's not underrated. It's music played by actual musicians with ability, rather than fake music made by computers and performed by lip syncing assholes selling sex imagery that's underrated
54 year young drummer chimin in! Ding! Love John 5! Plays like a drummer. Perfect time and rhythm, and uses every part of that axe! Shred is an under statement.
For all of the younger players out there, a guitarist by the name of Jeff Beck was doing some pretty amazing stuff like this back in the 1970's and 1980's and is still playing. He's worth checking out.
John 5 is talent in human form. I first experienced how REALLY talented he is when he was in a video playing some original iconic guitars. He can play a bunch of different styles - not just heavy stuff.
I've really grown to love not only John's playing. But also his personality and his lack of an ego. As a guitar player myself hes in my top 10 for sure .. and I also think hes super underated!
@@dennisbrown2106 john 5 doesnt have that punk rock/noise rock attitude he's less creative and has less feel.He's just more of a by the booker shredder.
thaamazingmexican mexicodid9/11 I definitely wouldn’t say that all of his music is super original or groundbreaking, but he deffinitly isn’t straight up copying people.
I remember when he was *just* MM's guitarist before we all realised he was a creative and technical genius like Vai or Buckethead, so glad he went solo.
Whatever you're playing with your band or if it's a song you wrote and you're recording at home practice it to the metronome until you can play right in the pocket. That is one of the reasons Johnny 5 is so accurate in his timing.
The beauty of John 5 that separates him from other highly skilled players is he's not one dimensional and doesn't limit himself to one type of guitar style. He's influenced by country and western. Almost all Metal fans look down on country music and all other styles.
I've seen several interviews and John seems like such a genuine and sincere "nice guy". If he keeps practicing he will eventually become a really good guitarist.😂 Seeing him play makes me want to give up the guitar and take up the cowbell.
*Other guitarists:* "We shred on a guitar like it's a guitar" *John 5:* "Yah, I do that, but also what if you shredded on the guitar like it's a bass?"
@DrumWild Tosin doesn't even come close to doing bass techniques on guitar other than Victor Wooten's alternating thumb technique. Reggie Wooten and Scotty Mishoe run circles around Tosin in that regard.
Santa Clause oh I agree, it’s just kinda sad to me that buckethead doesn’t get this type of praise when he’s been doing everything that John does, for decades
@@TheHouseOfMasks Because Bucket won't put himself out there. Besides that podcast, he hasn't done any interviews or anything. I wish he would so more people would be exposed to his talent.
@@heytherehowzitgoing6863 I Said he LOOKS like he does. Huge guy. This is what most of those guys look like. I've watched a lot of those competitions..
Dudes every so often I still come back from time to time and visit these awesome gear factor videos with John 5. Such as the one I just watched before this video where before he goes out on stage he is talking with Sqiggy and rippn Van Halen riffs (R.I.P. Edward Van Halen). When he busted out the actual 5150 riff I laughed like man I luv this dude haha because he always seems to play riffs that are all favorites of mine also such as the 5150 riff. Plus I luv all the theatrical painted up incorporated stuff in John’s shows whether solo or Zombie. Dude is a riff legend in my opinion. I put him up there easily with the greats such as Eddie Van Halen, Dimebag Darrel, etc 🤘🎸 Just like with Eddie and Dime, you know when John 5 is playing, and is just one of the coolest musicians ever, good dude. Which is why he is a legend in his own right. A distinct style where again you will know whenever John 5 is riffn somewhere. Luv all the bluegrass and country he adds in also. I think that stuff sounds so good mixed in with metal the way he does it. Tracks like his “Hell Haw” jam are just cool and unique. Still jammn “Here’s to the Crazy Ones’s” and “Welcome to Violence” is outstanding. John 5 plays the stuff in a way nobody else does, so again why I put him up there with all of the other shred hero’s. First saw John with Manson like most and then being a White Zombie fan, it was awesome to hear this most recent Rob Zombie album sound more like a hard rock and metal album with John rippn. That 2021 album took me back to some White Zombie days even though he isn’t “J” but if we have to have another guitarist, obviously John 5 works out perfect 🤘and is always great anytime John is able to rip on one of his Tele axes. Was happy Rob decided to take a chill on a ton of industrial stuff and bring more of the guitars back into the fold. 🤘🎸👍
When people talk about Tom Morello being "innovative" I have to point them in the direction of John 5. Both very innovative in their own right, but the big difference is John can shred too. Tom admittedly gave up on shredding in the late 80s because he got too lazy. John is the whole package.
@@TSgitaar Nothing in common? Actually, they have something very important in common - they both play guitar ;) In that context, I find John to be light years ahead of Tom. Both can make interesting noises on the guitar, but only one of them can also shred.
@@PDXguitarfreak Ok, I didn't know that guitarist are in competition with each other... Now that you have decided that John is better than Tom, maybe we can compare John to that random guy in the street who plays guitar for money. Or why not compare him to the great flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia? Or Wes Montgomery? Steve Vai? Van Halen? There are millions of guitarists in the world. Lets compare them all and see who is the best! Good luck!
They both suck. Tom had some cool, yet kinda generic riffs in audioslave but that's it. So if anything Tom is better.... I guess. Because John 5 has nothing.
PDX Guitar Freak As other people have mentioned I hear a lot of buckethead with his playing. I might be wrong but I think buckethead was doing the slapping and killswitch stuff before j5.
Y'know, I've rarely seen a guy who loves his signature licks as much as John does. I've followed his solo work since I first heard about it being a thing when Sugarfoot Rag hit Total Guitar back in the day, and his albums are iterative as all heck. It's like getting a remaster of the album before with a few new licks. Not to say I mind, the guy can play anything from his albums perfectly on the spot and that's more than you can say for Herman or Yngwie. Such a chill guy, but he put his dues in to get to where he has being savvy and shrewd as well as a good shredder and riffer. Possibly my favourite session player ever, and easily in my top 10 guitarists. I've still got the RG1570 I bought as a teen 'cause it was the model he was using back in the Manson days as my "off" guitar. That guitar toured Europe with me and played in front of thousands of people. I'm planning to stick some Devin Townsend signature Fishmans in it when I get the money. John was one of my main inspirations in the early days, and he continues to be a paragon of practice and patience. And, of course, tick-tock.
I find that it depends a lot on the album; they can be kind of hit or miss for originality in the licks. Requiem and The Devil Knows my name felt pretty derivative, but I thought Songs For Sanity and God Told Me To, for instance, were phenomenal.
This guy will always be one of my favorites. He just brings so much to the freaking world. Not just with the guitar, but with who he is too. Amazing fucking player.
John 5's look has morphed into the dude you'd see standing in the front row of a Skynyrd concert with a Natty Ice in his right hand, a Marlboro in his left, and yelling "Freebird"!
As good as he is, his best attribute is his attitude, he loves playing guitar, he plays small venues, and is just having fun and doesn't take it too seriously, he's rapidly climbing up on my faves list
Yes, playing small venues is a great pro about him. Anyone who plays arenas is always an awful human being and never makes it to my faves list...
Yea he’s definitely humble and cool as shit!
Most musicians play small venues.
@@ksdhg3731 well have fun at your stadium concerts, they were 10 bucks back in the day, by the time an artist gets there except for a rare few, I'm done with them
Just imagine him when he levels up to John 6
Ha. Great comment.
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Well played sir. I will honor your work by trying to work that into a conversation today.
It's a software glitch. John is way past level 6.
Go go gadget increased likes
He became my new favorite modern guitarist because of his incredible skill and the several interviews of him where he is the nicest freaking dude. Amazing
Yeah he's classic. I saw him live with MM. Buckethead.
I think the same!!! Awesome guy!!
Yeah, I just came across him watching That Metal Show, and I was like who tf is this guy I never heard about..
Those are reasons to like him as a person but I'm going to need some songs that compel me to come back for another listen
@@TheBigMclargehuge I Am John 5 is a great tune, my personal favorite is Behind the Nut Love or as it's called now since it evolved and got properly recorded Cactus Flower. Honestly if you appreciate great guitar and varying styles just pick one of his albums on Spotify and let it play. The man is truly skilled and his playing is beyond superb, I recommend watching live footage from his solo shows because you definitely gain a better appreciation seeing him play and doing stuff like switching from a guitar to a mandolin to a banjo back to a guitar in the course of playing a song.
This man is too much. So precise. He is more human than human.
More human than human, more human than human...
definitly not ,he is out of this world
He is a concoction of metal, rock/blues and country..
He is just a phenomenal guitar player on EVERY level.
Not metal at all
@@laynevlogz4922 New Metal
He’s definitely got some funk also.
@@laynevlogz4922 Change the tone and you'd be changing your mind
Apple Pop maybe not in this video but he is metal 😁
Unbelievable how versatile he is. I lost count of how many different techniques he used in his song and how he can instantly switch between them so effortlessly.
Except speed picking...i really really wish he'd stick to his strengths and avoid the fast alternate picking licks, he does not have the accuracy for it, it just sounds like Kerry King when he does it.
Even the pros have things they need to work on...with his interest in versatility, I think he’s constantly testing what he can do...just my 0.02...MetalguitarlessonsUK
yet he only used one scale over and over
Do you smoke work
@@johnvincent1823 no I work smoke
I like how casually he just rips off those insane sweeps
I've never really been memorized or wowed as much by guitar playing until I've seen what John 5 does. The creativity and open-mindedness with the instrument is next level.
I've always been convinced that John 5 is a monster Primus fan
I was literally just thinking " Damn he's like Les Claypool but on guitar."
Everytime he ends up going back to that slap style one way or another. I think you are right.
He would be sick onstage with Primus.
everyone who's into music is a big primus fan. les' influence and style is undeniable in modern rock music
I whole heartedly agree that primus sucks.
This guy is the reason I picked up a guitar when I was younger, just an absolute talent. This dude was born to play the guitar!
I knew he was an AMAZING guitar player but never expected him to be such a nice and humble person. You definitely don't see that anymore, I'm impressed big time. Huge fan now of Mr. John 5
Not to be outlandish, but John 5 is almost like the new Eddie Van Halen. He introduces so many styles that nobody would even think of and still maintain a solid tone. Major props
Peanutbutterpentagram - look up buckethead.
@@santannaguzmansr.1107 If i wanna hear 199 albums of trash maybe
I thought Taylor Swift was supposed to be the next Eddie Van Halen?
Tosin Abasi uses a lot of these techniques. His stuff sounds nice.
Scott Mishoe takes this shit to the next level.
I said Goddamn! You know how genuine he is about loving music cause in almost every video of him or interview, John will play a mini-concert for them. No pay and no charge, he'll rock one person's face off in the morning, afternoon, or even right before going on stage with Rob Zombie, whether asked for or not. John will shred and play songs that leaves one speechless. And He is so stoked the entire time; like he is having the most fun out of anyone. Tom Morello of Rage Against the machine will do the same thing. Effing awesome :)
I could sit and watch John play for hours and never be bored.
I'm pretty sure John plays even after his shows or rehearsals to cool off. I heard Myung was doing so. I also enjoyed play before, during and after rehearsals, live shows or jams when I was in a band
true guitarist
This dude plays the guitar in ways that continue to surprise me every second
I love that he made a tele heavy. The last guitar you would use for metal. I guess once something has humbuckers it can get the job done, but still, it's a tele.
Amazing player. And... in all the interviews I have seen, he is such a nice person. Very down to earth.
The thing about John 5 is you could put him in any band in any genre of music and he could fit right in. He can play anything. The guy is an absolute machine on the guitar. I'm not a huge fan of "shred" guitar, but I really appreciate this guy's skills, and he's an even nicer human being.
Well said dude
That’s a pretty astute observation
Ironic considering what band he just joined 😂
He sucks with motley crue
John is DEFINITELY underrated
you mean over-rated
He can fill the seats at pretty much any auditorium in the world...He's not underrated. It's music played by actual musicians with ability, rather than fake music made by computers and performed by lip syncing assholes selling sex imagery that's underrated
Do you smoke work
Who?
Damon Stewart
How do you figure dip shit
His love of Roy Clark is what convinced me he was the real deal.
54 year young drummer chimin in! Ding! Love John 5! Plays like a drummer. Perfect time and rhythm, and uses every part of that axe! Shred is an under statement.
Such an incredible guitarist!!
Even for all the accolades he receives he's still underrated.
"I just do it for fun and to inspire young kids"
Don't worry man I'm definitely inspired
He has transitioned into an amazing solo artist. Those shreds where iconic 👍
He is just an artist (painter) of the guitar. Amazing
After he got done playing, I would have been like "So how much do I owe you"?
I'm afraid we both wouldnt be able to afford it
For all of the younger players out there, a guitarist by the name of Jeff Beck was doing some pretty amazing stuff like this back in the 1970's and 1980's and is still playing. He's worth checking out.
A Guitarist that actually practices with a click!!??...Holy shit, now that is RARE!!!
Actually, it isn't.
@@DLeRoux You missed the sarcasm......
HE IS JUST ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL.. ONE OF MY FAVORITE GUITARIST'S..IF NOT MY FAVORITE..
I've been playing for about 20 years and WOW! This just floors me....😮 It's so melodic and endlessly interesting....😁
On a completely unrelated note. I now have a guitar for sale......
TheDeathJesters - ya.. I think I'm gonna take up the harmonica...
TheDeathJesters how much
@@smilerabies119 $5 per piece. Any little bits embedded in the wall are free of charge.
TheDeathJesters
I’ll give you $50
me too I have several.
Well now I’m buying that cd👍😀
John 5 is talent in human form. I first experienced how REALLY talented he is when he was in a video playing some original iconic guitars. He can play a bunch of different styles - not just heavy stuff.
I’ll say it again. I could listen to John do this all day and never get bored 😂 Can’t wait for his next solo album.
I've really grown to love not only John's playing. But also his personality and his lack of an ego. As a guitar player myself hes in my top 10 for sure .. and I also think hes super underated!
I worship (and envy) his guitar skills.
That was amazing and he is such a humble and gracious person. I'm heading to the play store right now to get his new album.
This dude definitely was too OP for Marylin Manson.
marilyn mansons original guitarist daisy was alot better than this guy.
Agreed
@@billybobbob3003 your out of your mind lmao daisy couldn’t hold John 5s plectrum
@@dennisbrown2106 john 5 doesnt have that punk rock/noise rock attitude he's less creative and has less feel.He's just more of a by the booker shredder.
@@billybobbob3003 this comment alone shows how little
You know about him 😂
I could listen to John 5 for hours. And I'm not a 'metalhead!' His riffs are musical, a hint of jazz, and a joy to experience.
not a single hint of jazz to be found here
John 5 + Les Claypool. Imagine that combo !
I was just thinking the same thing.
It'd be too much! They'd have to take turns just strumming chords/ playing a one-note Mike Anthony style bass part
John 5 , Les claypool and Neil peart of rush would be a wild band
Buckethead already beat him to it...
Zach Hill john 5 les claypool, and king buzz on rhythm/2nd lead. The universe couldn't handle it
Probably my favorite rock guitarist cause of his work with Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie
Spookyboi 9000 He is wasted in Zombie cause Rob Zombie is so shitty.
@@Bogeyman19DidNotScareMyAss K
Probably my favorite rock guitarist despite his work with Marylin Manson and Rob Zombie
He’s the Les Claypool of guitar
GG!!!
He's the buckethead of copying
thaamazingmexican mexicodid9/11 I definitely wouldn’t say that all of his music is super original or groundbreaking, but he deffinitly isn’t straight up copying people.
Les claypool cannot be compared
Naw i would say buckethead is
🤘👀🤘 John 5 Master of the Telecaster!
schecter seven Agreed, but Jim Root is also great. And Matt Bellamy.
@@groushka yes both great.
Dude Danny Gatton
@@whydoesstevietonlylikefema2973 I forgot about Albert Collins to the iceman , played his Tele with a capo and some strange tuning.
Telemaster
I remember when he was *just* MM's guitarist before we all realised he was a creative and technical genius like Vai or Buckethead, so glad he went solo.
That would drive me fucking mental listening to that all day, it's not melody it's video game background.
Whatever you're playing with your band or if it's a song you wrote and you're recording at home practice it to the metronome until you can play right in the pocket. That is one of the reasons Johnny 5 is so accurate in his timing.
John 5 is such a beast at shredding
Wow! So fricking great, speed with feel, and soul...wow!!!
This guy is actually amazing, so many people say we wont get another Eddie Van Halen or Randy Rhoads but he's right here!
Its insane how talented he is!! Wow. What a show. Thumbs up for anything John 5
John5 is an Alien lol so amazing!
Why has noone written a song called "john5 is an Alien"?
No, John 5, is a creature
No...Andy Wood is a alien.
No it is Johnny Dep
So true!@@RaJa-xh5gi
The beauty of John 5 that separates him from other highly skilled players is he's not one dimensional and doesn't limit himself to one type of guitar style. He's influenced by country and western. Almost all Metal fans look down on country music and all other styles.
Country music done by country artists can be very bland. John 5 actually make country music sound interesting!
John has been kissed by the guitar Angels! ❤🎸🧚♂️
NEVER stop shredding John!
We love you and your exceedingly beautiful talent! ❤🎸🎵🎶❤🎸🎵🎶
I Just found a new favorite solo guitar player in John 5!!!! This dude is simply amazing and talented ass hell!! OMG!!!! Just Thinking out loud!!!
I like how he's all modestly 'it's just...' and sets you back > 5 years.
I've seen several interviews and John seems like such a genuine and sincere "nice guy".
If he keeps practicing he will eventually become a really good guitarist.😂
Seeing him play makes me want to give up the guitar and take up the cowbell.
The Titan of the Telecaster.....
That would be the late Danny Gatton.
CrimSun. Roy Buchanan.
That would be Roy Buchanan
I'd say Jim Root
Mr 5 is amazing.
He reminded me why I play drums and not guitar...
Otherworldly indeed! John 5's playing is just beyond amazing!!
He slaps, taps, and fingerpicks... wtf cant he do with that machine.
Can you smell the smoke?
It's eleven perfectly good guitars on a bonfire in North Alabama.
I think I'll take up the tambourine now.
Man, all I can think about when I hear North Alabama is tornadoes.... Ya'll stay safe this spring. Also, don't burn my guitars. Thanks.
Maracas here.
*Other guitarists:* "We shred on a guitar like it's a guitar"
*John 5:* "Yah, I do that, but also what if you shredded on the guitar like it's a bass?"
I'd love to hear John try his hand on a bass...could really be amazing.
@DrumWild Tosin doesn't even come close to doing bass techniques on guitar other than Victor Wooten's alternating thumb technique. Reggie Wooten and Scotty Mishoe run circles around Tosin in that regard.
I was gonna say Reggie wooten!
Eyellgeteven First bass with mute button ever I guess ;p
@@crimsun7186 Tosin and John 5 are amateurs in every aspect compared to those guys.
That is a nasty groove Mr. 5!!!
He's so original. Breath of fresh air.
This dude is friggin amazing. His playing is flawless! And he manages to incorporate about 20 different styles of music in one song.
I wanna capture him and study him in a lab
uGoPaul no need to capture him. Just walk up and ask him and he’ll show you. 😀
🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂
God damn, he's like the off brand cereal version of Buckethead.
AJ Good / The House of Masks both are respectable guitarists
Both are world class guitarists. Not many alive can match their talent
Santa Clause oh I agree, it’s just kinda sad to me that buckethead doesn’t get this type of praise when he’s been doing everything that John does, for decades
Jeffery McWilly I do genuinely like John 5 by the way.
@@TheHouseOfMasks Because Bucket won't put himself out there. Besides that podcast, he hasn't done any interviews or anything. I wish he would so more people would be exposed to his talent.
The interviewer looks like he competes in strong man competitions.
he's fat, not strong
No. No he doesn't.
@@heytherehowzitgoing6863 I Said he LOOKS like he does. Huge guy. This is what most of those guys look like. I've watched a lot of those competitions..
@@emiromiranda1214 if you do watch strongman competitions you would know that guy is like 200lbs to small to be a strongman
Yeah one of those guys that carry big concrete balls
This guy is so humble and totally next level. Unbelievable!!!!
Dudes every so often I still come back from time to time and visit these awesome gear factor videos with John 5. Such as the one I just watched before this video where before he goes out on stage he is talking with Sqiggy and rippn Van Halen riffs (R.I.P. Edward Van Halen). When he busted out the actual 5150 riff I laughed like man I luv this dude haha because he always seems to play riffs that are all favorites of mine also such as the 5150 riff. Plus I luv all the theatrical painted up incorporated stuff in John’s shows whether solo or Zombie. Dude is a riff legend in my opinion. I put him up there easily with the greats such as Eddie Van Halen, Dimebag Darrel, etc 🤘🎸 Just like with Eddie and Dime, you know when John 5 is playing, and is just one of the coolest musicians ever, good dude. Which is why he is a legend in his own right. A distinct style where again you will know whenever John 5 is riffn somewhere. Luv all the bluegrass and country he adds in also. I think that stuff sounds so good mixed in with metal the way he does it. Tracks like his “Hell Haw” jam are just cool and unique. Still jammn “Here’s to the Crazy Ones’s” and “Welcome to Violence” is outstanding. John 5 plays the stuff in a way nobody else does, so again why I put him up there with all of the other shred hero’s. First saw John with Manson like most and then being a White Zombie fan, it was awesome to hear this most recent Rob Zombie album sound more like a hard rock and metal album with John rippn. That 2021 album took me back to some White Zombie days even though he isn’t “J” but if we have to have another guitarist, obviously John 5 works out perfect 🤘and is always great anytime John is able to rip on one of his Tele axes. Was happy Rob decided to take a chill on a ton of industrial stuff and bring more of the guitars back into the fold. 🤘🎸👍
When people talk about Tom Morello being "innovative" I have to point them in the direction of John 5. Both very innovative in their own right, but the big difference is John can shred too. Tom admittedly gave up on shredding in the late 80s because he got too lazy. John is the whole package.
They have nothing in common... One isn't 'better' than the other, they just do very different things. And they both do it well.
@@TSgitaar Nothing in common? Actually, they have something very important in common - they both play guitar ;) In that context, I find John to be light years ahead of Tom. Both can make interesting noises on the guitar, but only one of them can also shred.
@@PDXguitarfreak Ok, I didn't know that guitarist are in competition with each other... Now that you have decided that John is better than Tom, maybe we can compare John to that random guy in the street who plays guitar for money. Or why not compare him to the great flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia? Or Wes Montgomery? Steve Vai? Van Halen? There are millions of guitarists in the world. Lets compare them all and see who is the best!
Good luck!
They both suck. Tom had some cool, yet kinda generic riffs in audioslave but that's it. So if anything Tom is better.... I guess. Because John 5 has nothing.
PDX Guitar Freak As other people have mentioned I hear a lot of buckethead with his playing. I might be wrong but I think buckethead was doing the slapping and killswitch stuff before j5.
Such a unique style. Who knew country and bluegrass could be incorporated into metal?
That killswitch riff was so damn good
He is gifted, and a truly sweet person. Inspiring kids shows his heart and moral compass is pure.
What a cool guy!
Y'know, I've rarely seen a guy who loves his signature licks as much as John does. I've followed his solo work since I first heard about it being a thing when Sugarfoot Rag hit Total Guitar back in the day, and his albums are iterative as all heck. It's like getting a remaster of the album before with a few new licks. Not to say I mind, the guy can play anything from his albums perfectly on the spot and that's more than you can say for Herman or Yngwie. Such a chill guy, but he put his dues in to get to where he has being savvy and shrewd as well as a good shredder and riffer. Possibly my favourite session player ever, and easily in my top 10 guitarists.
I've still got the RG1570 I bought as a teen 'cause it was the model he was using back in the Manson days as my "off" guitar. That guitar toured Europe with me and played in front of thousands of people. I'm planning to stick some Devin Townsend signature Fishmans in it when I get the money. John was one of my main inspirations in the early days, and he continues to be a paragon of practice and patience. And, of course, tick-tock.
I find that it depends a lot on the album; they can be kind of hit or miss for originality in the licks. Requiem and The Devil Knows my name felt pretty derivative, but I thought Songs For Sanity and God Told Me To, for instance, were phenomenal.
Gonna see him in a few weeks in NY!
Saw him last November myself. Cheap tickets for such a great show. You won't regret it.
This deserves better audio.
I think the audio is perfect, really like you're in the room next to the crappy laptop speakers
This guy will always be one of my favorites. He just brings so much to the freaking world. Not just with the guitar, but with who he is too. Amazing fucking player.
Ive played guitar for over 30 years. John 5 guitar playing is outta this world
After this there was a feast of the Jews.And Jesus went up to Jerusalem..." John 5
He’s legitimately one of the most under rated guitarist out there
Zacharie Roitner Please listen to some Berried Alive
The first song sounds like something from Giant Robot (Buckethead)
Saw john 5 play enter sandman in Montreal few years back. His tone still to this day is the best I have ever heard.
he's the most innovative shredder, always refreshing approach to guitar
damn he's talented
Him: “You know, that kind of thing!”
Me: 😦 No. We don’t know
I said the same thing myself :)
Lol yep totally clueless
When he uses that killswitch, I imagine a guitar duo with buckethead, killing every guitarist in the scene
“So it’s just that kind of thing “ yeah right.
His ability level is beyond ridiculous.😎🔥
John 5's look has morphed into the dude you'd see standing in the front row of a Skynyrd concert with a Natty Ice in his right hand, a Marlboro in his left, and yelling "Freebird"!
I read a great comment about John 5: "John 5 could play a piece of burnt toast and it'll sound amazing."
cool buckethead refrence 1:50
Hahaha good
Rock n roll Mugatu
Lee Naidu
He invented the piano key necktie!
Obey my dog!
This is making me farty
My mind is 1000% Completely BLOWN!!!!!Will only be 1 John5.
OUTSTANDING TALENT!!!
I've heard of the guy... never thought much of him until I saw this. This guy is a genius/original /technique master
He's better at slapping than many bassists, including myself.
you slap just fine dave
@@adams115 Do you know me? I know one Adam who plays bass...
Dave Leblanc now you know two!
Amazing how he didn't flub a single note on this little "interview" just wow
thing is he is so great he can flub a ton of notes and you won't even know it !
impressive indeed, sounds crystal clean
Yeah I was impressed on how clean it was, especially doing it on the spot.
Do you smoke work
that PC hanging off the edge of the table is making me uneasy.
The one who's on the Edge here is John
it's a mac, who cares
The only man that I know that does not use effects live. Strange how can he play and sound good without. Amaysing
When he said iconic guitarist John's like you didn't tell me we were having company lol