My Favorite Riff with Nikki Sixx: John 5 (Rob Zombie)

[@karlnelson1861]

Ive watched thousands and thousands of rock interviews, John 5 is one of the nicest, coolest human beings on the planet.

[@shawngill5772]

Came here to say that. John 5 may be the nicest, unassuming rock guy ever.

[@yeah3096]

Corpsegrinder from cannibal corpse is the most wholesome

[@waveridr1]

I had a meet and greet like 5 shows into his first solo tour, like everyone says, regular nice guy.

[@New_Zealand_Music]

@@shawngill5772 nothing wrong with this, but he certainly he likes a beautiful woman or two in his videos!!! And why not!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

Yeah,,,,, you’re so very right. Brian Carol is the exact same way. Absolutely over-the-top true. They spend so much time by their selves working on their crafts, and they cut the cloth from such a good family background that this is what they have to offer. Buck Owens perhaps? lol

[@philipphilip4793]

Nikki made a great choice. He's a phenomenal guitar player.

[@lisazinn866]

Poor fit for Motley. Tracii Guns

[@PhillipHolt-f9r]

How did he become John 5? He is so mellow and laid back. Dear can we have him come to dinner?.

[@raylgonzo]

You can see it in his smile, John 5 loves to play guitar. This was a great episode Nikki!

[@caratcranker5874]

J5 is a guitar devotee, so GREAT to watch this very talented and likable player.

[@philrichmond9303]

22:48 John saying "god, I love Mick Mars". The man has skills and shows respect. I'll miss Mick but John is a worthy successor.

[@slydog75]

I really didn't know much about John 5 when they announced he was taking over from Mick.. This makes me feel much better about it.

[@daledement]

I wish he could have interviewed Eddie VanHalen RIP

[@ryantrainor09]

John is such a nice, respectable guy. I’ve been a fan of him since I was probably 10 or so, I’m 22 now, and he’s just such a great guitar player and better person. I met him a few weeks ago during his solo tour. So nice and respectful, loves his fans and talking with them

[@evhleppard]

I think John 5 is one of the most interesting players since Eddie van Halen.

[@crimsun7186]

It's hard to determine how is to sound like bucket, since he has over 100 albums and they are vary varied style-wise.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

And EVH himself agrees with that. When David Lee Roth released the "DLR" album, the album on which John played Eddie commented by stating "In Lowery, Roth has finally found somebody who NAILS that vintage Van Halen fun factor." High praise indeed.

[@adrianfong5783]

Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen understood that the electric guitar was not just a musical instrument but a piece of technology and I think John 5 understood that right on point too,very underrated guitarist.

[@ryta1203]

Buckethead is masterful though so who gives a shit. There is a bit more soul music influence in buckethead's playing. That's not a mark against John 5, they just have a bit of different styles, I love them both! @Mr. Meatballs

[@khalingoins8084]

Truly

[@Kaptin77]

I love how effortlessly he switches from one badass riff to the next, John 5 is badass

[@GravyHucker]

I still can't get over how much of a genuinely nice John 5 is. It's cool to see him still so excited and happy to play too! Plus I like his guitars.

[@24HRdreamerMusicFan]

I agree. I met John, and he was a incredibly nice person. It was not like meeting someone new. I wish he was my neighbor, so he could tell me about all his guitars. What an amazing guitar player. Yes.. it's great to see his love of guitar. I have much respect for him after seeing his instrumental only show at the Tacoma guitar show.

[@derekanderson3370]

I just posted this above, oI met him too, and he is just a nice guy. No over blown ego or bullshit. He does make you feel like you know him.

[@schwarg]

I got to meet him in person at a Horror/Monster movie convention in Burbank years ago, he stopped to talk to someone at a booth my girlfriend and I were checking out. I turned and said to her in a hushed voice "Dude that's John 5 he plays in Zombie's band he's freakin amazing" He overheard me, smiled and introduced himself and we talked about Monster movies for a good 3-4 minutes and was happy to let me take a picture. A genuinely nice human being and fantastic musician.

[@bronsoncarder2491]

That's, like, genuinely a theme. The more hardcore your metal sound is, the nicer person you are IRL. lol

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

this was one of the best episodes definitely

[@mayvazquez4989]

You rock master!!

[@Sheepleton]

If you don't like John 5 you're dead inside.

[@chkchrycla]

TRUTH!

[@robvelz5185]

im dead and dont like him....whats the big deal....a prefer... j guitar x white zombie member

[@mingnim564]

I must be dead inside so

[@ZipSnipe]

Fucking dude RIPS !!!!!

[@luisbautista5176]

He is good. But literally every interview I've seen of him playing he plays the same 3 things. That Buckethead sounding jam he plays at the end, Chicken pickn the same old "heavy riffs" and the same solo with a few notes off. He's creative but a bit overrated, all I see is a country boy with some old hair metal riffs, and classic rock tunes in his pocket. He can definitely play lots of covers and it makes sense as to why he makes a living playing other people's songs for the majority of his gigs.

[@zipusps]

I love how enthusiastic John 5 is. He doesn’t behave like someone who is just doing a job or is worn out. Look how he lights up when he plays his favorite riffs. I’m so excited to finally get to see him play live in just a few weeks.

[@toddlanctot643]

John 5 the coolest guitar god out there. So talented so humble and appreciative.

[@sdoddster]

And now John 5 is the touring guitarist for Motley. He is an amazing player!

[@tarcrystalline]

John 5 rules. Hard to hate him. Just too damn likable and so very talented. All the guitarists in these segments make you want to play more. You see that it's not practice for them...it's the pure joy of playing. Nikki you're the man.

[@BlackDotNaga23]

John 5 literally is the perfect guitar teacher, most guitar teachers just teach you basic boring shit that makes you uninterested when you’re beginning. I like his approach when teaching people to keep them picking up the instrument

[@nemesis8626]

But that's the point of beginning guitar, the basics are the most important thing to learn, come on use your brain 😂 you think a teacher is gonna teach you sweeps or legato on your 2nd/ 3rd lesson 🙄🙄🙄

[@dgenerated]

@@nemesis8626 I think it's more of a thing of J5 and his passion about the instrument and playing in general and seems to be the kind of guy (that if teaching) would keep it interesting and explain (with passion) the what's , why's and where's of the basics and technical side and keep the budding guitarist interested!. Maybe I'm a bit jaded, but I took lessons (briefly) from a few people and I could never make much of a connection with the instructor, or they bored me, or idk..They just weren't good teachers that would use and waste the lesson fooling around on their guitar and then give me some homework lessons to learn as there wasn't much teaching going on during the session!.. Just because you're a teacher doesn't mean you're a good one!.....

[@tobymcgroby8967]

@@nemesis8626 Draven & Danton are right though. It's crucial for a beginner to have fun & feel optimistic about it. They need something to make them want to come back.

[@Angel_Silver]

I agree. I think that I would have done better with more reasons to stay engaged. Just watching him here makes me think about taking my guitar 🎸 out again!

[@556andy]

@@nemesis8626the only important thing to teach a beginner is good technique and proper technique thats all. All you want a beginner guitarist is to fall in love and obsess with the instrument

[@patrickrooney5710]

dude John 5 is amazing!

[@arthurbishop3173]

John 5 is SICKLY UNDERRATED. I remember seeing him on 'That Metal Show' 5 or 6 years ago, and he blew me away. I'd heard of him, but didn't know he was THAT good. He can play ANYTHING.

[@jasonmcgary]

Arthur Bishop is he really underrated?i don’t really pay attention to who is being praised but if he is underrated that is sad.he is amazing and he seems like a real great guy

[@jasonmcgary]

Mick Marrs underrated wtf, why???he is one of the great guitarist!!!

[@letsdorock]

he is sooooo cool

[@letsdorock]

I agree wit ya - Mick Mars is freakin' awesome

[@jimmypaulgaard3644]

I had never heard of John 5 until a week ago. So talented, humble, genuine and you can see he looooves playing. He’s inspiring. Great content.

[@pussyhigh]

Same. Nikki sounds just terrible based on his reputation, while John 5's is stellar.

[@81vintage]

I’ve heard of John 5, and knew he played with Manson. But I never knew he’s such a cool guy and very humble, I wish him the best and am now a complete fan of his!

[@hyunjinsamericano00]

I bout fell off my bed when I heard him play the riff to Man In The Box 😲🤩

[@bluepvp900]

I loved the conversation, especially when John told us he starts teaching by finding something the new student can play right away that they love. I think that translates to learning anything, if you can approach it through your interests then you're probably going to put in the time and become good at the thing. I think it's such an important idea and I don't think I've heard it expressed any better.

[@markborchardt3206]

I agree 100 percent with this. Now to try it for myself and see if I can play anything on a bass guitar or something like that cuz I only play stereo dial now but I love Rock. Am 64 in October.

[@derickwencl6155]

Nikki- “How’s that one go?” John5- “I think it goes like...?” John5 *absolutely SHREDS* What a fuckin BOSS!

[@brandonpate9258]

John 5 is one of The greatest guitar players of all Time by far, his skills are so mind blowing, unbelievably Amazing !!!

[@larryburns5207]

Just met John yesterday flying into Philly for Crue shows! Nice guy!

[@205SAINTS]

His final show should be riff with Mick Mars!!

[@Dustin_JD]

Please

[@conspiracyqueen9557]

Why should that be the FINAL show? OMG NOOOOOO! I don't even want to think about that possibility. Why not have Mick on the show soon? Like, maybe tomorrow? LOL!

[@205SAINTS]

Ok, then!!

[@mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes]

205SAINTS hopefully. As mic looks really dead. And no good of delaying that 😂😂😂

[@gabrieltoneguitars9365]

Mick Mars is still alive? Heard he was circling the drain.

[@stevestubley9727]

"If you can do something, it's the next step to staying engaged with the instrument". Awesome.

[@thatmechanicguy8773]

John 5 is so awesome! I love how he blends country licks with heavier styles of music. This was great!

[@bigj6391]

John 5 is one hell of a guitar player. Its awesome to watch how happy he is while playing. Do what you love

[@d0wnstars]

Made me realize i was not a fan of Manson but of John 5.

[@kidwajagstang]

Em Elle John 5 May have been a small part to Manson’s overall catalog, but his contributions are (obviously my own opinion) my top favorite Manson songs/albums. To my ears, there is a very noticeable difference before, during, and after John 5 left. To me, John created a very specific period for Manson’s work from his presence as part of the band. I wasn’t much of a fan of Manson until Holy Wood, and LOVED Golden Age of Grotesque, but I was not keen on Eat Me, Drink Me, and Manson has been very hit or miss since for me. It was only after randomly hearing Fiesty Cadavers that I learned who John 5 was and how he was the missing ingredient to what made those Manson albums stand out for me. Fan of John ever since.

[@STEVEN-STEELE]

Same here

[@tonyoliver2334]

Same lol!

[@gilbertfrausto]

@@kidwajagstang Yeah those two albums are the best! He was going to redo all the guitars on mechanical animals but ran out of time

[@littlehorn3401]

Ha ha take that mason yer lil bitch pmsl

[@modernrebellion5846]

One of the best episodes, John and Nikki are such good friends, so it looks just like they were sitting at home and talking music.

[@PFF1975]

this was the best one so far. John 5 is so talented and humble.

[@RolandSpecialSauce]

John 5 Is one of the most talented guitarist I've ever heard.

[@darrenb5485]

These interviews and stories are just Gold. Keep up the good work Nikki

[@edwardmracek403]

Mötley Crüe picked the perfect guitar 🎸 player to play with them live moving forward. So talented and respectful and have seen him live with the past two bands. Can't wait to see him live with Crüe!!!!!

[@frankieedwards9825]

I genuinely enjoyed that. Really great back and forth. Wow.... John 5 is a badass !

[@DEADRECKONINGOFFICIAL]

Awesome!! Cant wait to see him throwing down with Crew!!!

[@duncanh6045]

John 5 He knows so many Riffs, I Love it when they just knock out riff after riff, awesome !

[@thelonelypamphleteer5722]

John always seems so humble... this was another example why I watch anything with him in it!

[@TheMindBullets]

This video is so cool to watch given the latest news of John 5 joining the Crue. The last few minutes shows why John is such a good fit for the job. Mick Mars fan through and through.

[@LuthorKilljoy]

I think people are just jealous of how talented j5 is so they come up with Liam exsusses to make themselves feel better,this kid broke his back to get that good, people should be more impressed by his work ethic and younger people should use him as a roll model for work ethic

[@MrBikboi]

John 5 is just the epitome of a solid role model in music. Honestly I just adore the guy, he is such a phenomenal musician and human being

[@saldifrancesca2500]

Loved watching this....John 5 is an outstanding talent....using total shred from different styles and meshing them all together to sound outrageously beautiful...Nikki is super cool too

[@HeROsiNhEaVeN]

John is definitely passionate about the instrument and an absolute beast as well!....truly enjoyed this!🤘😎🤘

[@hittinone]

People can say John 5 is one of the best guitar players out there and he is still underrated. Such a beast

[@schecterseven3894]

John 5 can play any style .

[@johnnywaddles8676]

Never really heard him do Hard Bop at high tempos...

[@Boogieplex]

Well,blue grass on a tele is kinda his thing.if your going to promote him doing any style,maybe suggest something hes NOT known for.

[@TimmuDammu]

How about Technical Death Metal. Power Metal or even Black Metal.

[@mistamuthafuka]

He failed miserably when he attempted Gregorian Chant....

[@Nyoshi219]

Like when I heard Farm fiddlin by Zakk Wylde.

[@09Dragonite]

As a dude who grew up playing this way until high school where I began to read guitar music, I just wanna say how much I appreciate people learning to play without reading music. I can read music for almost any instrument now, and it has its own place in music, but being able to play by the sound of your instrument is just as amazing and it inspires so much creativity from artists to be intuitive to their instruments. This was an awesome segment, and it made me proud to be a 10 year veteran musician.

[@BookofTerrors]

Such a great show, Nikki! John 5 is a beast!!

[@radiomindchatter7994]

This is one of the coolest interviews I've seen in a while...

[@davedoucette1256]

It is really awesome to watch and listen to an interview that is not awkward for the people, Thanks Nikki for the awesomeness.

[@butchsguitarsgear520]

You know as long as I've been watching him since the early nineties I've always wondered if he really does realize how good of a guitarist and actually just an all-round human being that he actually is it's amazing that there's still people out there like him in the middle scene you would think with his country soul that would be the type of music that he plays but that just shows you how creative he actually is thank you John 5 for my inspiration that you built inside of me I just wish I can hold a candlestick to the way you pick

[@RowdyGrunt]

What an awesome f'ing human being, and amazing ambassador for guitar and metal. And damn... I have trouble tuning to standard by ear, and he just jumps to some drop tune by ear... Can't get enough of this guy.

[@jasoncrump1886]

John 5 is so much fun. Great vibe , great playing.

[@sonnymontigny5318]

He's right, Mick is underrated! Great guitar player, that never quite got the props he deserved. Alot of great riffs too! 🤘👍

[@robertallen3031]

One of the nicest, and greatest players of all time. I remember him coming in the studio and giving us his CD for session work. It was a showcase of what he could play. Even back in the day I was like holy shit this guy is good. He is truly turned into one of the greats in the world.

[@enriquecmoreira]

Help me to make this list. 7:19 Beat It 7:52 Black Cat 8:12 Black Or White 10:08 Thunder Kiss 10:29 Runnin’ With the Devil 11:28 Highway to Hell 14:23 Eruption 14:28 Ain’t Talking ‘Bout Love 14:46 Cat Scratch Fever 14:54 Seek & Destroy 15:03 Man In The Box 15:21 Thunder Kiss 15:25 South of Heaven 15:37 I Was Made For Lovin' You 15:47 Burn 15:51 Limelight 16:13 Dazed and Confused 17:57 Shock Me 18:05 Mr. Speed 18:20 Cold Gin 19:02 Love Gun 20:01 Kiss Me Deadly

[@larz456]

Black cat by Janet Jackson was after Beat It

[@dakodaschoonover7150]

18:20 is Cold Gin by KISS

[@dakodaschoonover7150]

19:02 was Love Gun by KISS

[@cckcollins3636]

17:58 shock me

[@cckcollins3636]

18:50 parasite

[@kevindudley9617]

This episode could have been a full hour. Very cool stuff.

[@rickhayes]

Absolutely LOVE John 5!! He's a SUPER-NICE guy and not to mention a BEAST on the guitar!! And now.....he's WITH the Crue!! 🤘🤘

[@traviscaro6263]

Dude the end when he kills like every riff is the greatest shit ever. It was like a DJ guitar player. So sick!

[@robertlangbridge1936]

Dude is a dude, alright John 5, welcome to the Crue... That you're not another jaded rocker, that enthusiasm gives me hope for the future of heavy metal... Rock on my friend...

[@chrisgarcia9629]

I really dig John5’s work with DLR. Little Texas, King of the Hill, etc. great hard rocking songs with the Diamond one!

[@yvonnegonzalez5616]

Awesome!!!

[@joycetaylor7939]

John 5 is absolutely amazing,he's so passionate about his work as a musician

[@rbilleaud]

What amazes me is how he flows so effortlessly from one riff to another. Seems like a real down to earth guy too.

[@SergioMartinez-ci7kx]

John and 6 had an amazing interview. John is a cool , humble down to earth. I like everything he said. Great job John and Nikki. Shoutout to my good friend Bernie from the band “Middle Finger Unfold” . Hope you guys check out Bernie’s awesome music from El Paso,Texas. Thank you everyone!!

[@karitafischer9989]

And that’s how you nail your job interview 👏👏👏

[@scottmarshall2297]

could this guy get any better... I think not...he's amazing!!! Love this guy ...thanks Nikki

[@NC17z]

Nikki and John, Just wow, how awesome. It doesn't get any better than this... a fly on the wall with two amazing "Rockers"! Nikki, You'll always be my favorite rock song writers,... I go back as Live Wire! and John,... Huge Fan! Discovered you on the 2 Album with Rob Halford, and just knew you were going to be the next big thing in guitar! For gods sake, I own your Tele! Thanks again for doing this! Just Loved it!

[@markjohnston3790]

Johnny is such a cool dude,and an Outstanding guitarist loved this! Mark UK

[@cactusmuley]

That's one I've watched over and over. How cool are two happy, sober. engaging musicians who still recognize their heroes and influences? I have no doubt that John 5 would play for minimum wage the rest of his life if he had to. and he'd be happy. Mr. Sixx has become kind of a metal renaissance man now that he's come out of the other end alive. I like how they treat music like a verb, or a torch to be kept lit.

[@pauloramoskako]

Very cool, Nikki! This a great program! I love it!

[@Mike-In-Florida]

I love watching to musicians from different bands talk about their favorite musicians.

[@kittylady6946]

As a new guitar player this is inspiring! He’s so right about learning a song you like as motivation to keep playing. As soon as I learned One by Metallica, I haven’t put the guitar down. Love you Nikki. 34 year crush on you beautiful boy 💜

[@russellromig8969]

Kitten Lady - I love what you do! It looks like John 5 will be joining the Crue, if there is one guitarist that can fit in, definitely J5 will do.

[@cryptohashman1495]

This the the best interview that I’ve ever seen. John 5 is so authentic and seems to be genuinely a good man. Kudo’s!

[@conspiracyqueen9557]

HELL YEAH! Two of my fave artists in one room! The only thing more awesome would be if they did a musical collaboration! Thumbs up, Nikki! Love your show!

[@kc_kidd_9132]

It's crazy seeing these guys' personas in metal growing up. They were larger than life. And now that they are older you just see the kid in them and their love and appreciation for music and how they grew up fans like us all. Without music life wouldn't be possible. And watching the movie "The Dirt" (best movie put out since blow) it has inspired me to get clean and that I still have love and dreams and goals. I've wasted so much life on drugs and alcohol but I am 32 and I'm looking to make the best out of the next half of my life sober and pursuing my dreams. I just wish there were more options for rehabilitation. But I am inspired again. Much love Nikki Sixx!!

[@Jackalope40]

I had no idea John 5 was so incredible. Nice eye-opener, super cool dude.

[@UndeadTusk]

"Now I'm taking bass lessons again." Nikki Sixx.......Respect for this man just went through the stratosphere!!!! Much love Nik. The first song I learned on guitar was Dr. Feelgood. I bought a guitar player mag with Nikki and Mick on the cover that had the tab for Feelgood and I learned every note on my dad's hondo classical guitar that he played for church. Love that E intro SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!

[@drm2566]

John’s stock went up 10,000% when his said “AC/DC”, I officially have a man crush on this cat

[@New_Zealand_Music]

Absolutely love you Nikki, and Johnny you come across as so positive I love you two.

[@finlaymorrey7072]

The 5,6,7,8 thing. Mick Thomson and Corey Taylor. That’d be awesome😂

[@FreeMTrider]

John 5 will keep you memorized for hours on youtube.......I can't imagine how cool it would be to sit down with him and just watch him play and tell stories. Awesome vid Nikki....(who is also one of my favs).

[@yongkim777]

John 5 is such a classy musician👍👍

[@dfrey1885]

This made me smile the entire time...I just LOVE John 5!!!!

[@ChefsBackyard]

I wonder how John5 sees music, notes, riffs. Is it photographic memory? Muscle memory? Does he see it in colors? He is so freaking talented.

[@teranhughes77]

Passion. Listening. Woodshedding.

[@brucestewart5939]

Considering the life these two men have lived and are able to sit there conversing like friends in a basement is amazing! They are both very humble, on the princess side of manliness and just downright cool dudes...hands down!

[@AaronJensen2375]

6 years later....John 5 is now a member of Motley Crue and you hear his early idea on his recent release "Strung Out" within the first 4 min of this video. Rock on John 5!

[@svenzia]

Very good player and seams a fun and humble dude. Good show!

[@davidmcc6666]

vicious. Thanks, guys. Love the passion.

[@kisaac6933]

Wow, fast forward 5 years and look where we are.

[@battlecatsgo]

Aside from being an amazing guitarist and artist, John 5 seems like a really cool and kind dude.

[@juliangomez6215]

What a great interview Nikki... so from the heart, from the two of you! Great stuff

[@annamari007]

You guys seriously deserve more views. Great content as usual. I like John 5, he's cool, he doesn't just talk about what he likes but plays each riff right off the bat. Show and tell. :D Hope he'll make another appearnce soon and brings more tunes to listen to. :)

[@neilrawlins796]

B

[@GCatIII]

That was simply amazing. Chills and smiling ear to ear. Thanks 5&6!

[@erro7653]

19:25; "Put 'em together in a blender and out comes John 5". Well said, the man's a walking encyclopaedia of music.

[@jasonburtally]

John 5's smile on his face while playin' guitar means everything! :)

[@jeff97ish]

John 5: Probably the most influential and awesome guitarist of all time.

[@Norman-Bates-60]

I saw John 5 in Las Vegas in 2019... It freakin rocked big time..

[@inkagiz]

FYI... Black Cat riff was played by Vernon Reid from Living Color on the Janet Jackson song. 🤘🏻😝🇨🇦

[@pamelacooper1122]

Awesome show Nikki....love both of you soooooooo much. 👍😎❤💋

[@kisstagals]

Iove you too

[@jeffreycarter2548]

John 5 is cool as fuck

[@storm3380]

I could watch this all day long...best meeting/interview/rockers hanging out ever.

[@RNFORLAW]

I love this kid ! A true guitar player ~