Apr 13 2025 66 mins 7
On this episode of Lipps Service, Scott sits down with one of rock’s most in-demand players and current guitarist for the legendary Mötley Crüe – John 5! The two get into John’s newest rock passion project, his ‘Knights In Satan’s Service Museum’ of KISS memorabilia, one of the largest collections in the world, which will be displayed this summer in California. They talk about his lifelong obsession with KISS and what the iconic band means to him as a musician and fan. They discuss his early days making music and playing clubs in Detroit, the city’s music scene, and when John first moved to LA. John explores his impressive resume and experiences playing with rock greats, including Mötley Crüe, Eddie Van Halen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, and so many more. He also uplifts his influences and their impact on his music, including Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails. To close, John gives us the rundown of his current project, playing and touring with Mötley Crüe, and what to expect from him and the band this year. Finally, in Lipps Service fashion, John lists his top 5 rock guitarists, metal riffs, and his perfect album. And he even whips out his guitar to play some riffs! Tune into a musical and insightful chat with the one and only – John 5!
CREDITS (Instagram handles)
Host @scottlipps
Edited by @toastycakes
Music by @robby_hoff
Produced by @whitakermarisa
Recorded at Melrose Podcasts LA
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0:00:00 - Start
0:02:00 - KISS Museum
0:06:08 - What KISS meant to him
0:07:44 - Growing up
0:13:00 - Playing clubs
0:14:30 - Detroit music scene
0:17:50 - Moving to LA
0:20:20 - First LA gigs
0:23:25 - Eddie Van Halen
0:33:00 - Writing with Lynyrd Skynyrd
0:34:00 - Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails
0:38:32 - Learning all the parts
0:40:00 - Marilyn Manson fight
0:43:54 - David Lee Roth
0:47:29 - Zombie
0:48:21 - Mötley Crüe
0:51:00 - First Mötley rehearsal
0:53:30 - New Mötley music
0:56:51 - Top 5 rock guitarists
1:00:00 - Perfect record
1:01:00 - Top 5 metal riffs
