“Ever since I was a kid, I've been a Fender connoisseur. And to have my name associated with greatness like that, it's amazing. I couldn't be more proud of anything. My children, and then being associated with Fender. In that order!”

American guitarist

John 5, born John William Lowery, is an American guitarist. He emerged in the late 1990s under his stage name and is known for his work with major rock acts including Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, and Mötley Crüe. He first used the name John 5 in 1998, after leaving David Lee Roth's solo band to join Marilyn Manson. He later played guitar for Rob Zombie, and in 2022 became Mötley Crüe's touring guitarist before being made a full member the following year.