John 5

Biography

John 5, born John William Lowery on July 31, 1970 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States, is a metal guitarist. He is known to the general public for having been the third guitarist of Marilyn Manson. His nickname comes from the time he joined Marilyn Manson, when he was the fifth member to join the band and therefore received the pseudonym John 5. In 2005, he became the guitarist for Rob Zombie. He left the band in 2022 to join Mötley Crüe. He is also the author of six solo albums, including one remix (Remixploitation).