John 5 Live Medley of Greatest Riffs Covers @ Dallas Guitar Festival May 1, 2022 Van Halen KISS +

John 5 Live Guitar Medley of Rock and Metal’s Greatest Riffs at The Dallas International Guitar Festival May 1, 2022
NOTE: John was without his bass player due to illness. And, he was without any pedal effects due to technical issues. Makes this performance all the more impressive.
Van Halen, Iron Maiden, KISS, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Europe, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, ++

[@octatana]

00:00 Foo Fighters “All my life” 00:27 Iron Maiden “The trooper” 00:51 Van Halen “You really got me ” 01:25 Led Zeppelin “Heartbreaker ” 02:34 AC/DC “Thunderstruck” 03:34 Europe “Final countdown” 03:59 Metallica “From the whom the bells tool” 04:34 Van Halen : “Running with the “ 05:09 Megadeth “Symphony of destruction ” 05:38 Kiss “Detroit rock city” 06:29 Shit! :) 07:03 Van Halen “Hot for teacher” 07:44 RATM “Killing in the name” 08:39 Pantera “Walk”

[@thechitownhustler]

This is awesome. Thank You!!!!

[@xavierregnier2927]

03:09 another song

[@octatana]

@@xavierregnier2927 06:29 Rob Zombie "Thunder Kiss '65" 03:09 dunno :)

[@carlosbazan2608]

También toco 03:09 La Grange de ZZTop

[@octatana]

@@carlosbazan2608 Tnx man. There you go. 03:09 ZZ Top "La Grange"

[@HocusPocus6969]

This guy is so good that I can’t wait for John 6

[@nnnnnnnnnick5557]

I'm trying to find videos of John 1,2,3,4. So hard to find!

[@dannyp7045]

You can and you will…. Wait…

[@robertsimington911]

That's hilarious

[@swise63]

Need to wait through John 5.5 first...

[@TarnTarn-zv6cp]

This comment will blow up

[@scruffydogbiscuit4675]

He's not bound to one style. You can tell that he genuinely appreciates music.

[@Safetyman99]

I have all of John 5's solo albums and he plays just about every type of music you can think of. Truly a master.

[@reginalewis9680]

Absolutely!!!

[@WalkenDead]

John just seems like a really cool dude, down to earth and just happy to be up there loving what he does

[@thechitownhustler]

100% True. Just having fun.

[@coltonmoss3479]

I got my pick guard signed by him 20 min after he got off stage. He was so easy to talk considering hes one of the greatest of all time

[@gagelindell271]

Hes a solid dude.

[@markpic9]

And the fact he has such knowledge and respect of the guitar legends that came before him and paved the way.

[@davidjenkins1905]

Making money ❤

[@rickthewelder]

I saw him at the Ramona MainStage ( very small venue ) and when his set was done, he was walking offstage and I told him thanks man ! He then handed me his pick ! And said “ My Pleasure “ I’ll never forget it. Very cool dude !

[@jeffarnold3229]

Whenever a guitar player just wants to play and have a good time Van Halen is always in the mix.

[@shoelessjoe1905]

Awesome! Also Big props to the drummer for staying in and jumping from pocket to pocket 👍😎

[@zzettecarla]

Huge props to the drummer. Who is it? He sounds fantastic!

[@Brionspicks]

Looks like Glen Sobel????

[@lt.frankdrebin3317]

@@Brionspicks Not Glen Sobel. He's not a drummer I recognize.

[@patriciacaruolo3132]

Agreed 💯

[@revwillyg6450]

Not his first rodeo for sure

[@ericferreri4436]

It warms my heart to see he added LaGrange from ZZ Top to his medley. Such a fantastic riff.

[@skipnasty8057]

I liked that too, it's the coolest riff

[@ghostface4250]

*He LITERALLY just demonstrated that he could be the lead guitarist for over a dozen of the most famous and iconic bands.*

[@jimbag8]

true...impossible to nail tone on all of it, but he crushes anything he touches.

[@devilmanable]

Not to mention he can chicken pick country

[@waynewallace6630]

Some Highway Star please!

[@georgeherndon4436]

Exactly 💯

[@mikee2923]

The amount of talent he has playing is disgusting. He makes it look so simple and effortless. Off the charts talented.

[@ScreenTalker]

Honestly the world needs an entire double album of John 5 doing covers

[@jscmoto46]

This chit, ☝️☝️right here!👍👍

[@ryanwillians1201]

I totally totally agree 😃

[@speedfreakjive8843]

Hell yes!

[@zakkmylde1712]

His originals blow any cover he plays out of the water.

[@JohnBruceGuitars1]

Not many players can pull this off without a bass player but John 5 does amazingly comfortable

[@7777Lace]

EXACTLY!!! This is a VERY INSIGHTFUL COMMENT!!!!

[@simon5evans52]

There isn’t a guitarist in the world with more stage presence. An unbelievable talent.

[@kevbob]

J5 is amazing. One of my favorite players, he lives and breathes the guitar.

[@justchillin6599]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

He's when mom says we have Buckethead at home.

[@johnp2340]

Hendrix…Eddie…Randy….all wrapped up in one package!!! Amazing

[@jerrysmithers1429]

jake e lee

[@djmerchant]

What is possibly the MOST impressive is the opening Iron Maiden riff because it is actually 2 guitar parts that he put into 1. NICE!!!

[@rustymiller194]

I don’t know how many times I have watched this video and it never gets to amaze me!!!!

[@MickeyMouse-xy6op]

Finally someone other than Angus obviously, that plays Thunderstruck right. John 5 is a beast on guitar. Love this guy.

[@razorbackbob1]

John5 is a virtuoso, one of the best guitarists of all time.

[@rodneysettle8106]

Plus he plays a mean ass Telecaster.

[@Kumacidefpv]

He’s good but not anywhere near the best. Listen to Guthrie Goven or Max Ostro, or Steve Vai. John’s good but I have been in numerous bands with dudes as good as him if not better. It’s not that uncommon these days. But he absolutely is a exceptional player.

[@revwillyg6450]

He's way too good for the bands he's been in. Do Rob Zombie or Manson songs even have solos?

[@delusican1960]

I agree 💯👍💯👍.

[@masterpaine9161]

Paul Gilbert is a virtuoso. Johnny5 is any of 100s of guitarists on KZbin

[@ghostwriter1869]

Dude is off the charts!!!!!!

[@mrnatedogg3434]

Just goes to show you what an amazing guitarist this man is. He could rock any band he wanted to. I've been a fan since Mechanical Animals!

[@porterhouse7260]

Went to High School with John @ Grosse Pointe South 1989, nicest guy ever and playing with the Big Boys back then!

[@billw7287]

91 here

[@overdriveguitarchannel3403]

Honestly, this is the first John 5 video that I get why people like him...sounds great.....great drummer too

[@mmmcosta]

A BIG and devoted Van Halen fan, for sure!

[@thechitownhustler]

He’s a fan and a student of lots of our favorites. Actually a collector of cool and unusual KISS memorabilia

[@johnnyroastbeef84]

John 5 is so clean and so impressive! That medley was cool- great drumming too

[@jerrygriffin6388]

John 5, one of the weirdest, goofiest, coolest, and nicest, most AWESOME people out there! Plus he can REALLY play. And he loves rock, especially hard rock and metal. Rock On! Love this medley!

[@billyclub56]

If someone isn't a little weird or goofy, why would you even wanna be around them anyway?? Life is too short Not to peg your Fun Meter once in awhile. This guy goes to Norms Rare Guitar store a lot. Check him out on those videos. 👍👍👍

[@jerrygriffin6388]

Exactly! He always appears to be having fun! And isn’t that what we want when performing? I got to meet him years ago. That along with his interviews, etc. have shown his humor, love of life and music. I would say he feels he is living a great life.

[@brianpinion5844]

like to see him live in the UFC against mr. manson

[@luismaldonado4989]

Can you introduce me please? So cool to meet someone who knows him. You DO know him right?

[@PaintHerWhite]

@@luismaldonado4989 Don’t be a jerk.

[@ianrossmusic]

Hey, hopefully someone will see this comment before they ask where the bass is again... thanks to all of you who were curious. I was sick! I had to miss a few shows for the first time since we started doing J5 solo tours (I've always at least tried to get on stage and see how long I last!) I'm back and booming again. Hopefully not too booming, though. I like midrange. The guys killed it as always while I was out and they had some funky circumstances to deal with for this one from what I heard!

[@sjdrummerboy]

A beast of a bass player. Saw you in Philly and you were sick and alms missed the show. Still managed to crush it with the fever. See you again at the next Philly shows.

[@jordanstoltz2328]

all good my friend! Hope u r feeling better!

[@majorpayton]

Definitely missed. Always fun to watch you guys all together.

[@RobertSmith-lg7jp]

John is a monster . Tone , technique and creativity all 10 s.

[@mantelmann13]

He really is pretty good. I always wondered how he could play for a musically nonsense band like MM.

[@njineermike]

@@mantelmann13 Because getting paid to play guitar in front of an arena full of screaming fans beats every single job on the planet.

[@7777Lace]

@@njineermike COMMENT OF THE FREAKING DECADE!!!

[@7777Lace]

Yes, his tone & technique is EXCEPTIONAL!!!!

[@markanderson7284]

Saw John 5 open for Queensryche few years back and admit had no idea of what to expect and was literally blown away by his high level talent. Everyone should see this dude live at least once. Great show and his playing ability is only outdone by his own amazing humility and gratitude.

[@jasonsheets2694]

John5's joy while playing is infectious. I found myself smiling right along with him during this video. I'd love to see him in a setting like this.

[@lfader]

Right? Over the years everything's turns into such a battle of who's the best the fastest the trickiest the coolest guitar player it kills the whole vibe of why you play guitar and puts pressure and just f**** it up. As a kid jamming in a band and playing HAVING FUN that was as good as it ever got ...

[@phil42069205]

John 5 is better than I could ever hope to be. Been playing 27ish years and still appreciate the skill of a master when I see them.

[@otccreations]

I could watch John 5 play all day! ❤ phenomenal

[@leoborganelli3558]

Not only does he play these amazing riffs but he plays them absolutely perfectly!!!! Spot freaking on. Thanks John 5

[@RyanConnell5150]

Runnin With The Devil left a little to be desired after the main riff.

[@BrandonCecilx]

He actually played For Whom the Bells Tolls wrong. He played a G to and E when it’s actually and F# to E

[@kippsguitar6539]

It's basic playing

[@SoCalDrumhead]

Props to the drummer too! Good Job, well done brother.

[@Mike_Webb78]

The dude couldn’t even play the beat for Heartbreaker right🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gr769er9]

Dude imagine being there and John 5 ask to grab your phone and gives you the greatest video shoot ever.

[@pdxpete48]

John 5 has the skills that will rock your socks off.

[@birdsfabulous]

JOHN5 is the whole package..and seems like a genuine great guy. Took my wife and sister to see him in concert, they werent familiar with him and it wasnt the wifes type of music..they absolutley loved the show. Total beast

[@settleschris1965]

Met him a couple years ago and he’s such a down to earth guy. Loves talking about all music.

[@reginalewis9680]

I haven't gotten this excited about guitar playing since I was a kid!

[@taconinjagaming9956]

I love that David is just standing back there like “That’s my boy right there😇” I got him to sign my tapestry and then he shredded with Marty Friedman and played Bass with John (Tulsa Shrine🖤) also this man is a legend

[@chpash07]

The zeppelin riff really shows ya how special bonzo was to their sound

[@RyanConnell5150]

Which one? He played more than one.

[@thomasmccown2121]

He's really talented!!!! But the Drummer's melody is amazing to!!! So both of those guys are awesome!!!!!God bless you all today 🙏 Pace out

[@delusican1960]

Yea John, you should be John:1 bro. Your a beast. Thanks for entertaining us.

[@surfershaper]

Very cool that he included some classic EVH and the Dimebag riff at the end. Seen and miss both

[@oldmanpence4803]

I love John 5's playing, and he has definitely made me appreciate Telecasters. So awesome!!

[@RayRayJr.]

Him and Jim Root.

[@Boogieplex]

@@RayRayJr. Yet neither of them play a traditional Tele with single coils. But then again im sure John 5 has a ton of them in his collection.

[@robeddy3722]

Tele's have probably been used in 70% of popular guitar music. They are far more prevalent than you think. Probably the most versatile guitar in history. Just because your favorite guitar slinger is known for playing a Les Paul or a Strat doesn't mean he/she used that in the studio on your favorite song. You'd be surprised to find Tele's where you thought there was something else.

[@kungfuryrabin668]

It's not a true Telecaster set up, it has high quality humbucker pickups.

[@BenMcrea61]

John 5 never fails to impress. Amazing guitarist!

[@Ariesoutdoor]

Maybe the best all around guitarist at this moment. He's so good... Let's give that drummer some props too...

[@mutefrustration]

John 5 is one of the best guitar players I've ever heard.

[@christiandude3149]

You had to listen to Jimmy Page, Jimmy Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, James Hetfield, Angus & Malcolm Young, Billy Gibbons, Toni Iomy, and so many others... but yes... he definitiv one of the best Living players in this Times

[@MetalguitarlessonsUK]

Brandon Ellis and jason Richardson...

[@kippsguitar6539]

Really?

[@kippsguitar6539]

@@christiandude3149 Guthrie govern can wipe the floor with any of those good players

[@alexf1525]

@@kippsguitar6539 no he cant shut up..nobody can play like billy gibbons

[@johngold1849]

in order for him to able to switch between riffs and dial in the actual artists feel is what is truly amazing about John. On a dime I might add! As a drummer I know that if I’m playing VH I’m thinking Alex and his feel. To be able to switch to different artists and get their groove right and how close you can come to their energy is the challenge. You can also tell that although he was already a smokin hot guitarist he is constantly challenging himself. This is what makes legends..

[@7777Lace]

Awesome Comment

[@mesmore896]

One of the greatest guitar players ever....wow!!

[@wcreview8227]

How do you not LOVE this guy when he plays your Childhood on stage to perfection

[@samgamgee42]

Does anyone else think of Will Farrell when watching John 5 play ? Seeing J5 live is still on bucket list

[@watty7877]

I Sat next to John and his wife on a flight from LaGuardia to LAX years ago. As much as I wanted to ask a million questions and BS with him, I gave them their space. Said a couple hellos and that was is it. In my opinion, he's one of the greatest living guitarists today. Dude is underappreciated. Hard to Showcase skills playing Zombie songs. Not that zombie songs are bad.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Really? Best in the world.? As you said he playing elementary stuff that most advanced level students can easily tackle, good player but come on, have you seen John petrucci and Guthrie govern? Another level

[@gagelindell271]

@@kippsguitar6539 Dude he said “one of the greatest”. Stop twisting it. There are tons of amazing guitarists out there. Have you ever heard of Buckethead? Hes on a different planet than Petrucci and Govern. Stop with your BS. Its all subjective.

[@razmatazz9310]

@@kippsguitar6539 Have you listened to John's solo albums? Dude is a shred machine. Easily one of the top 10 players worldwide and more versatile than most other players.

[@Cannabiscracker]

@@gagelindell271 man when you brought up buckethead I really was on your side but for me it's hard to say who's better. I definitely like Bucketheads songs, but Guthrie might be a little better. And just barely. Idk Best 2 imo

[@bryanfuknc]

​@@Cannabiscracker i mean a john5 x bucket collab would be a pretty fucking amazing thing.... am i wrong?

[@stephenmacdonald912]

This guy never disappoints. He reminds me of phil x where he can just play anything and everything

[@24slipknot]

Been saying it for years that John 5 is the most underrated guitarist of all time. Not even close. Guy doesn’t get the love he deserves. He can literally play any style of music.

[@carlmorgan2227]

John has become one of my favorite guitar players,he is what you. Call a true guitar smith.

[@Megamare1]

This is definitely the best medley from John 5 I’ve heard to date

[@llengford]

One of the best guitarists ever he can play anything 💞💘🤟🫡

[@gnr311182pj]

That was great fun 🤘🏻 Thank you for that!!

[@therealjohndoe3862]

John 5...nailing everything. Always. As usual.

[@shannonrichardson3405]

Johnny 5 is the real deal! Seen him live a lot and he never disappoints!!!

[@clarkpitts5393]

If there's gonna be a Van Halen tribute reunion band, John is the man.

[@Papa-eb1lt]

Well he rocked with Michael Anthony

[@anthonyprice1576]

@@Papa-eb1lt look up Simon Hosford 🤘 100% the best EVH tribute player, you will lose your shit when you hear him

[@hazardeur]

@@anthonyprice1576 ain't that the guy from "on The Virg"?

[@scottarmen9097]

There already is one, Fan Halen.

[@LuWeedGi721]

This guy gives the people what they want Rock N' Roll 🤘 🎸

[@frankperricone2065]

That was just great, I don't know if I knew of John 5 15 years ago, maybe 20 time flies.

[@EmberGyaru]

Absolutely awesome. John killed it. And that drummer deserves credit too. Great playing. Wish they'd have panned to him during Hot For Teacher!

[@finnadunk]

I'm happy this guy gets his recognition. He's a really great guitar player.

[@evilelf5967]

looks like john is doing some serious tongue in cheek stuff,when in fact he is showing just exactly how much he studies and how hard he works.respect dude.

[@lancehowle2007]

Not knocking John’s playing AT ALL. He’s one of the best to touch the instrument. I just want to know what you mean by this shows how hard he work/studies? Not trying to be a smart ass either, I’m genuinely curious by what you mean. He’s just playing intros/popular riffs and licks from popular rock songs. It’s like what everyone starts learning to play when beginning rock guitar. I can definitely agree with it being tongue in cheek though. I’m probably missing something and sound like an idiot now. Lol.

[@adamwarlock3530]

I always liked John 5. He's just so cool.

[@nightpandas7178]

The differences in tone and sound he gets out of that thing are amazing, his technique changes to fit the riff perfectly

[@andrewjung1112]

This guy can play it all. Really nice.

[@joeduvall2722]

He's a human riff machine. He never fails to blow my mind.

[@michaelvanbuskirk8845]

So can many people.

[@andrewjung1112]

@@michaelvanbuskirk8845 fine. So Can John 5

[@saltpeter7429]

I saw him a few years back in Lebanon NH. Best show I have ever been to. It was 5 and the Creatures, with Jared James Nichols opening. Oh what a night. Front row center. Great players.

[@papawoody9597]

Few guitarists seem to get as much joy out of playing as John5

[@mikeherbert2500]

The man is all-round awesome!

[@moos138]

His tone sounds huge and with no effects to hide behind wow

[@santannaguzmansr.1107]

This guy knows a lot of popular bands, I hope he gets recognition.

[@acb9896]

What a nice thing to say, bless your heart. In the most Texas way.

[@FiZ]

This man is just a legend to me 😂❤🎸

[@tyryztoll]

Another in a long line of incredible musicians from Detroit........Rock City!

[@jimworthington449]

Highly underrated guitarist.

[@tripprogers4814]

I was sooo fortunate to meet John on the tourbus in Spokane Washington when he was on tour with Rob Halford and the band TWO and I was working for radio station Z-ROCK (yes, THAT Z-ROCK lol). It was AT THAT EXACT MOMENT, he got a call on a cellphone that Marilyn Manson guitarists ZimZum and possibly Twiggy (as well) were leaving Manson and Marilyn reached out to John 5 to replace ZimZum. He went from the front of the bus to the back for a few minutes, when hecame back to join us at the front of that bus, he says “I guess I’m Manson’s new guitarist!” We all laughed unbelievingly.. and then he got the last laugh. It was RIGHT THEN, John Lowery became JOHN 5

[@philc9940]

I have about 40 hours of Z ROCK saved, what a great network! I miss those days.

[@tomflanagan3993]

So good and all with a sense of humor. Real talent.

[@keithmartin1067]

John 5 is an amazing guitarist and musician. Check-out his country-music playing live - he fuses many musical-genres together. Great drumming as well! Rock 'n Roll!

[@Brandonfunky]

The only thing is that he can't really improvise. Which is pretty normal thing for guitarists.

[@nr92cp6]

I saw Rob Zombie (with John 5) open for Ozzy in the late 00s. I was so excited to see Zakk Wylde for the first time, and while he was good, my lasting memory of the show is just how unbelievable John 5 was.

[@ZJMusic1990]

He is incredible and is definitely a guitarist who can actually play anything!

[@garybrading1893]

P

[@joshedward420]

I've met John 2handful of times..... what's amazing is how nice he was to me...... and he remembered me wit rita.....he made me feel like I WAS THE SPECIAL ONE. Even though he's the GOD🤟

[@carsandhealthtoddrosenzwei2661]

Always entertaining listening to John5. Amazing musician!

[@johnlopez4089]

Stoked he’s going to be filling in for Mick Mars. But his talent is far beyond playing Motley Crue songs 👍👍🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@reginalewis9680]

He's upgraded them

[@mullaway5746]

One of he best guitarists around and humble, dig this dude

[@fearlessfrankie6479]

I was at the show in Montreal just recently! I got to meet John 5 & Ian Ross & the drummer.! Great guys !John said He loves Montreal & always come back! Great show!!

[@blademan6075]

J5 is the best improv guitarist I’ve ever heard and when it comes to flat pickin he can give some of the greats a run for their money.

[@brianpinion5844]

id like to think he is one of the greats !! but i get what ya saying man !

[@kippsguitar6539]

Come on be serious, he's not Guthrie govern and nowhere near

[@johnsparkman4532]

Man, such feel and instinctive groove. So good.

[@psobrien74]

What amazes me is how effortless he makes it.

[@jasonsheets2694]

The greats always make whatever they are doing look like anyone can do it. I once watched a Chet Atkins video of his cover of Windy and Warm. I thought, well that looks easy and tried to learn how to play it. I was wrong on so many levels. Lol Mr. Guitar just made it look easy.

[@DavidBrown-qp9lc]

This is one of the coolest videos I have ever seen as a lifelong struggling guitar player!!! John 5 is amazing!!

[@thechitownhustler]

Thank you. Glad others are enjoying it, and my library of concert ventures.

[@sguerilla6142]

The question arises, what have you watched so far if this is ''one of the coolest videos I have ever seen as a lifelong struggling guitar player''????????

[@soulgod5605]

god that drummer on that van hallen song suprised me he played so hard

[@Firehawk-205]

I want to hang out w/him. He shreds!!! Great Tone and nails every nuance. He even "Chugs". . .Awesome John 5. You Rock.

[@skullivanfranklin4117]

John 5 performing “ Beat It” by Michael Jackson was so freaking “ SICK” !!!! Dude is the best at his craft IMO !

[@ShakenStirred]

Agreed my friend!

[@jaysick6551]

John 5 is one of the best.... simply awesome.

[@TheSixStringGuy]

John 5, An underrated Human being and Guitar player. hands down one of the coolest, nicest people you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting plus he has style that only John 5 has

[@JoeGarchar1960]

Clever idea! It works! Every concert should be like this. 40 songs in 20 minutes, then go home!

[@bulldogsofeastvan5647]

No robot will ever be this great!

[@mtbiker4life918]

Ridiculously great

[@wordofmouth7679]

One of the best in the business and a great human being. We need a full album of covers!

[@adamgouveia7590]

He is so good. I’d never really heard his stuff much until I saw him on That Metal Show and I was blown away. He’s got so many different styles he can play and they’re all fantastic And how does it sound so full without a bassist lol

[@7777Lace]

YES!!!!!

[@kinkinmyslinky967]

This guy is ridiculously on point.

[@patriciacaruolo3132]

Agreed 💯