John 5

Biography

John William Lowery, known by his stage name John 5, is an American guitarist born on July 31, 1970. He joined Marilyn Manson in 1998 and later became the guitarist for Rob Zombie, before becoming the touring lead guitarist for Mötley Crüe in 2022. A prolific solo artist with eleven guitar albums under his belt, John 5 continues to collaborate with various artists across multiple genres, including working as a staff writer at Chrysalis Records.