Love hearing his DRESSED TO KILL (First album / B&W) childhood image. Have never heard him say that before. THAT is the magic of childhood rock & roll magic. Great interview! Thanks for sharing this.
Had the pleasure of seeing him last summer, probably on the tour he is talking about. There were probably only 150-200 people there. Being a guitar player, I can tell you this guy rips. Everything from the heaviest sweep picking metal to countrified barnburners to jazzy stuff I mean he played How High The Moon by Les Paul for God's sake. He earned a fan for life that night.
John 5 loves everything from metal to folk rock no style seems off the table. imagine him being a dj at the rock station like Ted Nugent, Dee Snyder or Alice Cooper. his show would be for all ages and fans of anything. i bet his record collection is massive
My taste in music is completely different than John 5's. However, I can still admire and appreciate how great of a guitarist he is. When someone's talent and proficiency spans multiple genres and the pure musicianship wins out over style, genre and division, you know that someone 'has it'. This guy is a national treasure and is greatly underrated.
He's not underrated - he's one of the most well known guitar players at a time when virtually all of the guitar heroes are octogenarians - Guitar players aren't celebrated today like they used to be - This dude is one of the few
@ Well, there’s more to music than the pop / rock ‘lane’. I have a lot of tastes outside of that and I also don’t care for a lot of stuff John 5 seems to like. So, therefore, there are differences in our musical tastes in spite of his multi-style appreciation. Your focus was a little too narrow when you read my point. I applaud John 5’s guitar technique and intellectual curiosity in how he approaches his craft/art. Another guitarist in the ‘rock’ genre who I feel this same way about is Steve Stevens, Billy Idol’s long time guitarist and collaborator. What an excellent player!
I like John5 and Paul Gilbert interviews. They could have quite a jam session together....both love the classics, both well spoken and know their roots very well. Agree about Van Halen, Ed is perfection, Dave is a superb faceman, Micheal and Alex are a rock solid rythym section. VH=The total package.
You know those two (J5/PG) could/would have a discussion & jam that could go on for days, both seem to have a genuine love of music, not just genres they play, so every song they pick would be a rabbit hole trip in itself. They have different styles and abilities, but both with a keen sense of melody, so it would be highly entertaining (and with PG) very educational too!
Born in '66, I was a fan of the Monkey's show. Music was cool. Then the Partridge Family TV show and music really grabbed me. Also seeing/hearing all the TV music /variety shows. Sonny & Cher, Hee Haw, Glen Campbell show and John Denver's TV show. All were impactful. The first album I bought with b-day money in '77 was Kiss Love Gun. I was 11. Was a Kiss fanatic until their album Unmasked.
I'm 72 and in the sixties and seventies I often bought albums based solely on the LP sleeves,without hearing a lick of music and more often than not I wasn't disappointed.These days just about the only bands whose albums/cd's I buy based on cover alone are those of Death Metal bands because I pretty much know what I'm going to get.
I just bought Ted Nugent's Weekend Warriors on vinyl for my son last week for $6. Killer album cover of Ted shooting his guitar/machine gun while wearing white bell bottoms, lol! Classic nostalgia.
Van Halens S/T changed my life , i was 12 in 1978 and it blew me away and still does today . I hope John goes solo and finds a red hot vocalist and kicks some ass once again 🤩
I was shocked when John 5 said he thought the bands were actually playing at the radio stations. I thought the exact same thing in the 60s when I listened to my local radio station. Too funny.
Great list. Hard to pick 5. Its crazy how your drawn to what you remember when your young. I'm 50 and my first vinyl was Pyromania. So many memories with that album. It would impossible not to include one of Black Sabbaths first three albums in the list.
Very articulate and well-spoken player. The interviewer as well allowed John 5 to talk without smothering him. If I may add a Geezeresque memory of travelling with records. 45rpms to be specific; I would take the rubber pieces off the bicycle handlebars, and slide the 45s over the handlebars, (the records had holes in the middle), and place my hands back onto the handlebars to steer and keep the records in place.
I've been a fan since I heard him credit Jerry Reed as a guitar inspiration, and watching the show Hee Haw with Roy Clark and Buck Owens as a kid also. He can do some country chicken pickin as well as he can shred metal songs
Totally remember what he was talking about with the release of KISS Love Gun. I was 7 in 1977, me and my mom were at Northwest Mall here in Houston and Soundwarehouse the record store was really close to one of the entrances. I came right around the corner and all over the front of their store was the Love Gun display right there in the front of the store and then they had all the placards and a ton of albums to buy. I got it but that wasn’t my first KISS album I bought. Mine was KISS Alive! Then rock and roll over, then Destroyer. He’s right about the first time hearing VH I especially listening to it in 1978 for the first time and it really was a mind blowing experience because you had to put it in to context because there was nothing even close out there that sounded like that, I heard it in my older cousins room on his turntable through headphones and it blew my mind. Might have been the first record I heard from start to finish in one take, it was that good. But KISS Alive! was where I got the bug when I heard Parasite.
Greetings from germany. In the summer of 2023 I saw him on the big tour Mötley/Leppard in Hanover in Germany. But what is actually cool about this interview: has anyone ever taken a look at the environment? All the cool pinball machines and the old arcade games. Mega! I'm an absolute fan and owner of pinball machines myself and of course heavy metal is also my world. Keep rockin' (the silverball!).
First off, props to John 5 on his pick of The Monkees! If only he looked at the record label he would see that Michael Nesmith wrote and co-wrote two songs on that debut album. He also played guitar and produced those songs and Peter Tork also played on one song. The thing is, they weren't allowed to play the instruments on the first album. Things started using up on the second album where Michael wrote two songs, 1 b in the popular, "Mary Mary". They were under strict control by music supervisor Don kirshner! Aka the devil. This album and the release of the single that was not authorized got his ass fired! From that point on, The Monkees had full control! Their third album had the Monkees playing on every song! They were also on huge tours, 1967 saw the opening act Jimi Hendrix for the first time in the US. Back then they didn't have the technology two lip sync to a live performance. So they were 100% LIVE! John was a bit mistaken because there was no Columbia House back then but there was one mail away in 1969 and one in 1976. 20 years after their debut, they reunited for a 20th anniversary tour. It was the highest charting tour of 1986! Beating out bands like U2, Springsteen and even Motley Crue! For those quick to judge The Monkees, try listening to songs like pleasant valley Sunday and porpoise song just for a start because they produced nine albums from 1966 to 1970! In 1967 the outsold The Beatles and The rolling Stones combined! Some comments posted prior to mine just show how ignorant music fans can be. The Beatles were even fans of the Monkees music. The TV show was only on for 2 years! So how is it everybody remembers them?
You are aware that “back then” when the Monkees debut came John had even been born yet right? So, it’s entirely possible that he did get it from Columbia House (or some similar service) in the late 70s/early 80s when he was old enough to start buying records.
I love Motley Crue. I have a tattoo of Mick Mars across my heart. John5 was the only person who could fill that spot. When it was announced that Mick was out, I was kinda relieved and excited to hear that J5 was the guy. A perfect fit. He know all the songs and is able to put his flair into them while still respecting the spirit of the song. God bless the children of the beast, and John 5.
important deep roots first tune i remember liking was the archies sugar sugar excellent choice john btw. my friend & i in all our high school wisdom went to go see the premier of the wall in the theatre high af on blotter. i do recall as we walked out got in the car and very carefully drove home not far away we did not say a word for at least a half hour
Been listening to VH since 1981 ... seen them live ... love them ... but.. in my world.. the KISS debut is just as good as that VH debut ... and no... gene simmons is not my dad ... thankfully 😂😂
Ever notice how Great Guitarist's spent less money on tattoos. And, more funds on other stuff. Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Albert King, Freddy King, Brian May, etc.......
John 5 is one of the biggest Kiss fans. Of course a Kiss album had to be in the vinyl selection. He is definitely a super beast live, saw him last year with Motley Crue and he was incredible.
I feel him on that kid's imagination that the bands are playing live on the radio notion. I was sure that when I saw photos of bands like Kiss and Mötley Crüe touring Japan, they were obviously singing in Japanese. I was so proud of them. 🤦
Already two choices that are surprising. The Monkeys were actors being put together in a band as an answer to the Beatles. He also picks the Wall. Pink Floyd fans never pick that album. Dark Side of the Moon, Wish you were here or Animals. Maybe Meddle over the Wall?
Really like how John5 plays guitar.... he has shown great diversity in his playing over the years..... BUT-- to side with Motley Crue's Neil , Lee and Sixx against Mick Mars (you know- the ONE ACTUAL musician in that band) for a tour job & paycheck is really BUSH LEAGUE.
Too funny...i'm 62 now, but when i was a kid i also thought musicians went to the radio station!! It wasn't until my mom showed me a record and explained it all. This is the first time i've ever heard anyone say the same thing! Somehow i feel better now knowing i'm not alone! Thanks John. 😅 Anyhow, great show as usual. Am a fairly recent viewer.
John 5 is one of my favorite guys: I love his stories. He's such a cool guy and great guitarist!
He makes me cringe
Love hearing his DRESSED TO KILL (First album / B&W) childhood image. Have never heard him say that before. THAT is the magic of childhood rock & roll magic. Great interview! Thanks for sharing this.
Had the pleasure of seeing him last summer, probably on the tour he is talking about. There were probably only 150-200 people there. Being a guitar player, I can tell you this guy rips. Everything from the heaviest sweep picking metal to countrified barnburners to jazzy stuff I mean he played How High The Moon by Les Paul for God's sake. He earned a fan for life that night.
John 5 loves everything from metal to folk rock no style seems off the table. imagine him being a dj at the rock station like Ted Nugent, Dee Snyder or Alice Cooper. his show would be for all ages and fans of anything. i bet his record collection is massive
john 5 is one of those rare guitarists that is in my top 5 even though none of the bands hes been in are in my top 20.
Couldn’t agree more! Radiates such joy and tremendous energy.
My taste in music is completely different than John 5's. However, I can still admire and appreciate how great of a guitarist he is. When someone's talent and proficiency spans multiple genres and the pure musicianship wins out over style, genre and division, you know that someone 'has it'. This guy is a national treasure and is greatly underrated.
He's not underrated - he's one of the most well known guitar players at a time when virtually all of the guitar heroes are octogenarians -
Guitar players aren't celebrated today like they used to be - This dude is one of the few
@@davidrice3337 never seen him before
How can anyone’s taste me different than John 5’s? He seems to like everything!
@ Well, there’s more to music than the pop / rock ‘lane’. I have a lot of tastes outside of that and I also don’t care for a lot of stuff John 5 seems to like. So, therefore, there are differences in our musical tastes in spite of his multi-style appreciation. Your focus was a little too narrow when you read my point. I applaud John 5’s guitar technique and intellectual curiosity in how he approaches his craft/art. Another guitarist in the ‘rock’ genre who I feel this same way about is Steve Stevens, Billy Idol’s long time guitarist and collaborator. What an excellent player!
5 is awesome because he's not a snob, even though he's an incredible guitarist. He's a fan, and just loves music.
I like John5 and Paul Gilbert interviews. They could have quite a jam session together....both love the classics, both well spoken and know their roots very well.
Agree about Van Halen, Ed is perfection, Dave is a superb faceman, Micheal and Alex are a rock solid rythym section.
VH=The total package.
You know those two (J5/PG) could/would have a discussion & jam that could go on for days, both seem to have a genuine love of music, not just genres they play, so every song they pick would be a rabbit hole trip in itself. They have different styles and abilities, but both with a keen sense of melody, so it would be highly entertaining (and with PG) very educational too!
My first record player in 1977 was a suitcase-style portable.
Great Podcast. Great to learn more about John 5. Seems like a solid dude.
Only 2 records in, already loving the vid, and loving these 2 guys!
Give Mike Nesmith some love. He wrote some great songs for the Monkees
You are absolutely right! And also wrote for Linda Ronstadt. Only her first number one hit, Different Drum.
....and post-Monkees his albums were quality.
It's incredible to find out after so many years that Mike and Peter in reality didn't really like each other too much.
Born in '66, I was a fan of the Monkey's show. Music was cool. Then the Partridge Family TV show and music really grabbed me. Also seeing/hearing all the TV music /variety shows. Sonny & Cher, Hee Haw, Glen Campbell show and John Denver's TV show. All were impactful. The first album I bought with b-day money in '77 was Kiss Love Gun. I was 11. Was a Kiss fanatic until their album Unmasked.
Monkees...
I'm 72 and in the sixties and seventies I often bought albums based solely on the LP sleeves,without hearing a lick of music and more often than not I wasn't disappointed.These days just about the only bands whose albums/cd's I buy based on cover alone are those of Death Metal bands because I pretty much know what I'm going to get.
Does anyone even look at the artwork when a song releases anymore? Is there any? What a magical part of the music experience to lose.
I just bought Ted Nugent's Weekend Warriors on vinyl for my son last week for $6. Killer album cover of Ted shooting his guitar/machine gun while wearing white bell bottoms, lol! Classic nostalgia.
Kiss Alive 1st one for me. I was maybe 6 1976. Destroyer and Rock n Roll Over after.
John is so Humble... He can play with anyone, and play everything..
Van Halens S/T changed my life , i was 12 in 1978 and it blew me away and still does today . I hope John goes solo and finds a red hot vocalist and kicks some ass once again 🤩
I was shocked when John 5 said he thought the bands were actually playing at the radio stations. I thought the exact same thing in the 60s when I listened to my local radio station. Too funny.
Monkees had a real connection with Zappa. Even without they were fun with great pop tunes. John is definitely genuine and no snob. Thanx for sharing.
God bless you, John 5. A totally tragic lover of music. Love this.
John is my favorite player! He’s is so genuine and I love his style!
Great list. Hard to pick 5. Its crazy how your drawn to what you remember when your young. I'm 50 and my first vinyl was Pyromania. So many memories with that album. It would impossible not to include one of Black Sabbaths first three albums in the list.
HUGE music fanatic, BIG wrestling fan. Eric Young is perfect for this! What a great combo
Very articulate and well-spoken player. The interviewer as well allowed John 5 to talk without smothering him. If I may add a Geezeresque memory of travelling with records. 45rpms to be specific; I would take the rubber pieces off the bicycle handlebars, and slide the 45s over the handlebars, (the records had holes in the middle), and place my hands back onto the handlebars to steer and keep the records in place.
John is sooo cool and such a monster player!!!
Great guitarist and super nice guy.
It would've been fun to hang out with John 5 as a kid.
I've been a fan since I heard him credit Jerry Reed as a guitar inspiration, and watching the show Hee Haw with Roy Clark and Buck Owens as a kid also. He can do some country chicken pickin as well as he can shred metal songs
Totally remember what he was talking about with the release of KISS Love Gun. I was 7 in 1977, me and my mom were at Northwest Mall here in Houston and Soundwarehouse the record store was really close to one of the entrances. I came right around the corner and all over the front of their store was the Love Gun display right there in the front of the store and then they had all the placards and a ton of albums to buy. I got it but that wasn’t my first KISS album I bought. Mine was KISS Alive! Then rock and roll over, then Destroyer. He’s right about the first time hearing VH I especially listening to it in 1978 for the first time and it really was a mind blowing experience because you had to put it in to context because there was nothing even close out there that sounded like that, I heard it in my older cousins room on his turntable through headphones and it blew my mind. Might have been the first record I heard from start to finish in one take, it was that good. But KISS Alive! was where I got the bug when I heard Parasite.
In the morning I raise my head…. And I’m thinking the day’s gone by….
@@BigTwinRiver Thinking of days gone by
He looks amazing for his age
Greetings from germany. In the summer of 2023 I saw him on the big tour Mötley/Leppard in Hanover in Germany. But what is actually cool about this interview: has anyone ever taken a look at the environment? All the cool pinball machines and the old arcade games. Mega! I'm an absolute fan and owner of pinball machines myself and of course heavy metal is also my world. Keep rockin' (the silverball!).
John 5 kills it and he's seems like the coolest dude ever.🤘
First off, props to John 5 on his pick of The Monkees! If only he looked at the record label he would see that Michael Nesmith wrote and co-wrote two songs on that debut album.
He also played guitar and produced those songs and Peter Tork also played on one song. The thing is, they weren't allowed to play the instruments on the first album. Things started using up on the second album where Michael wrote two songs, 1 b in the popular, "Mary Mary". They were under strict control by music supervisor Don kirshner! Aka the devil. This album and the release of the single that was not authorized got his ass fired! From that point on, The Monkees had full control! Their third album had the Monkees playing on every song! They were also on huge tours, 1967 saw the opening act Jimi Hendrix for the first time in the US. Back then they didn't have the technology two lip sync to a live performance. So they were 100% LIVE! John was a bit mistaken because there was no Columbia House back then but there was one mail away in 1969 and one in 1976. 20 years after their debut, they reunited for a 20th anniversary tour. It was the highest charting tour of 1986! Beating out bands like U2, Springsteen and even Motley Crue! For those quick to judge The Monkees, try listening to songs like pleasant valley Sunday and porpoise song just for a start because they produced nine albums from 1966 to 1970! In 1967 the outsold The Beatles and The rolling Stones combined! Some comments posted prior to mine just show how ignorant music fans can be. The Beatles were even fans of the Monkees music. The TV show was only on for 2 years! So how is it everybody remembers them?
You are aware that “back then” when the Monkees debut came John had even been born yet right? So, it’s entirely possible that he did get it from Columbia House (or some similar service) in the late 70s/early 80s when he was old enough to start buying records.
I love Motley Crue. I have a tattoo of Mick Mars across my heart. John5 was the only person who could fill that spot. When it was announced that Mick was out, I was kinda relieved and excited to hear that J5 was the guy. A perfect fit. He know all the songs and is able to put his flair into them while still respecting the spirit of the song. God bless the children of the beast, and John 5.
We saw him here in Winston Salem. DUDE IS F'N INCREDIBLE!
Doug Aldrich could do it too…. He is a great “fill in” guitarist and can play anything. But I agree John 5 is awesome….
Now thats a picture right there...Jhon 5 wearing CROC's 😂😂😂😂
Nice picks John!
Really cool..Joni Mitchell, I could tell his pics would be eclectic.
important deep roots first tune i remember liking was the archies sugar sugar excellent choice john btw. my friend & i in all our high school wisdom went to go see the premier of the wall in the theatre high af on blotter. i do recall as we walked out got in the car and very carefully drove home not far away we did not say a word for at least a half hour
Great choices!!
Best guitarist going in these current times! If you get a chance go see him!
God, I love Juan Cinco. That story about KISS at the radio station had me just about on the floor lmao
Van Halen is the best debut of all time! 😜
Been listening to VH since 1981 ... seen them live ... love them ... but.. in my world.. the KISS debut is just as good as that VH debut ... and no... gene simmons is not my dad ... thankfully 😂😂
Destroyer, Rock n Roll Over for me.
John 5 is awesome. Great guy.
Excellent interview.
DUUUUDE the whole being sick and watching the Wall and being all freaked out is INCREDIBLY RELATABLE.
Crazy flick
Nevermind Satriani filling in for Eddie, this guy would absolutely kill it playing with Dave and the rest of Van Halen
Great selection 😊😊
Should be 20 picks. Great show
Love John 5. The guy is a brilliant player but humble AF and a total fan. Plus, he has really catholic tastes.
His choices make me think hes my brother from another mother 🤘🤘
Very cool, thanks.
Cool pics John 5!
Eclectic. I can relate. He could have picked Dan Fogelberg, Led Zepp, Dire Straits, Lynyrd Skynyrd.......but was definitely picking VH.
Ever notice how Great Guitarist's spent less money on tattoos. And, more funds on other stuff. Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Albert King, Freddy King, Brian May, etc.......
Wait a minute..that's Eric Young from TNA wrestling
It took me 5 mins to realise just now
A Wrestling career does not usually last long.
He's the greatest 😊😊😊
John has a deep educated ear, it shows. And, for all those Kiss haters, therein' tis, alongside Joni Mitchell.
Kiss absolutely SUCKS
@gringoloco4 well, honey's not always intended to please the mouths of... but, you go'n teach John 5 somethin he doesnt know boy... you GENIUSSS! HEHE
I don't like either of them
@@gringoloco4 I'd listen to them over Joni Mitchell and I don't like 70's Kiss
@@MB-oc1nw like i said... you can see a Picasso and hate it also...
Eclectic dude. Monkees Joni Mitchell Floyd nice.
I also used to think that bands and artists were at the radio station when I was listening to the radio.
John 5 is one of the biggest Kiss fans. Of course a Kiss album had to be in the vinyl selection. He is definitely a super beast live, saw him last year with Motley Crue and he was incredible.
I met him after the last KISS show at MSG
Love how they call Joni Michelle, who is Canadian, a local girl. 🤘🇨🇦🤘
JOHNNY 5 IS ALIVE !
Man, First thing I noticed was the Elvis album!!! 😊
picked some solid choices
does anyone know what happened to john 1 to 4?
Headquarters was the first Monkees album where they played their own instruments.
I really thought he would have Kiss at no.1. He has a huge collection of vintage Kiss memorabilia.
Seeing a car and seeing a race car nice analogy.
John 5 is a great guitar player. Does Motley Crue demand he play air guitar during their concerts?
VH I was amazing and Pink Floyd 🎉
I can't take his picks seriously. He's got KISS in the Top 5.
Post yours and show us the right path🙄
I’m surprised that the Osmonds weren’t on the list! Great choice of records though.
This dude’s voice has more gravel than my driveway 😆
Yeah I couldn't get through it...all I know is John 5 likes the monkees
I feel him on that kid's imagination that the bands are playing live on the radio notion. I was sure that when I saw photos of bands like Kiss and Mötley Crüe touring Japan, they were obviously singing in Japanese. I was so proud of them. 🤦
Love Gun was the KISS gold standard. Peak album
5 the greatest
Some of the most famous guitarists in the world have actually said EVH was even more impressive BEFORE he started tapping .
Why is Eric Young hosting a music podcast?
Is that the former wrestler Eric Young?
John 5 👍
Van Halen I is untouchable
Is this the same Eric Young, the Pro-Wrestler from WWE, TNA, and the indies?
Yes
Is this the wrestler Eric Young?
The Monkees live along the river, two doors down from me
Really, I thought he was Lita Ford by the thumbnail
I did not know alex jones had a music channel
No, AJ would interrupt every 10 seconds to tell them what they really meant to say😅
Besides Kiss and Van Halen, i dont like any of the other picks. To me, The Wall doesnt hold up at all. Animals is 100% better
To be young again…
Cool record store
Already two choices that are surprising. The Monkeys were actors being put together in a band as an answer to the Beatles. He also picks the Wall. Pink Floyd fans never pick that album. Dark Side of the Moon, Wish you were here or Animals. Maybe Meddle over the Wall?
Toch leuk dat de vieze man van Van Kooten en De Bie ook een youtube kanaal heeft.
KISS ALIVE!
Really like how John5 plays guitar.... he has shown great diversity in his playing over the years..... BUT-- to side with Motley Crue's Neil , Lee and Sixx against Mick Mars (you know- the ONE ACTUAL musician in that band) for a tour job & paycheck is really BUSH LEAGUE.
"The clip's 18 minutes long? Great, let's throw in a dozen breaks that do nothing."
VAN HALEN
U F O/Obsession/Lights Out/No Heavy Petting/Force It/Phenomenon🪐
It is nothing special Pink Floyd has a place in each guitarists heart.
In an alternate universe, me and this dude are best friends, and have way too much in common, minus the talent.
Too funny...i'm 62 now, but when i was a kid i also thought musicians went to the radio station!! It wasn't until my mom showed me a record and explained it all. This is the first time i've ever heard anyone say the same thing! Somehow i feel better now knowing i'm not alone! Thanks John. 😅 Anyhow, great show as usual. Am a fairly recent viewer.
I would have picked at least 3 Black sabbath albums lol!
The Monkees were the original boy band … they did the singing though