EARLY ACCESS (Audio): John 5 of Mötley Crüe on KISS memorabilia museum! Rob Zombie! and what Eddie Van Halen means to him!

Lipps Service with Scott Lipps

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EARLY ACCESS (Audio): John 5 of Mötley Crüe on KISS memorabilia museum! Rob Zombie! and what Eddie Van Halen means to him!

Here's the audio of my interview with rock's most in-demand guitarist. Available now, only on Substack.

Scott Lipps

Apr 09, 2025

Transcript

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!