Motley Crue guitarist John 5 is our guest on the latest episode of the Rock Feed podcast. John 5 has an amazing life story, playing guitar for David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and many more. John 5 is one of the most legendary guitarists on the planet and we are honored to have him as a guest.

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0:00 Playing nightclubs in middle school
1:50 John 5’s influences growing up
2:50 The first show John 5 ever attended
3:55 No drugs or alcohol
4:37 Performing at an elite level
7:20 John 5’s Mount Rushmore of Guitarists
8:45 Working with David Lee Roth
11:13 Life without risk is no life at all
13:22 John 5’s focus on health and wellness
14:33 A chance encounter with Zakk Wylde
17:35 When Marilyn Manson hired John 5 on the spot
20:40 How John 5 joined Rob Zombie’s band
24:30 John 5 goes way back with Motley Crue
26:20 John 5 on how much Mick Mars means to him
26:50 Nikki Sixx calls John 5 about Motley Crue
28:18 The Motley Crue announcement
28:44 John 5 almost accidentally skipped his Motley Crue audition
30:50 Bursting into tears after his first show with Motley Crue
31:56 Parting ways with Rob Zombie
33:20 New Motley Crue album coming soon
36:20 John 5’s deep respect for Mick Mars
37:15 Meeting Tommy Lee
38:30 Being grateful for the journey
38:52 The only time John 5 drank was with Dimebag Darrell
43:30 Being influenced by country music
44:33 Getting a phone call from Dolly Parton
44:30 John 5’s mind blowing resume
46:50 Advice for young musicians
48:28 Best advice you’ve gotten
49:19 Twiggy Ramirez and Pogo being ‘awful’ to John 5 in Manson’s band
50:30 Motley Crue is getting along great