John Connolly (musician)

John Connolly (born October 21, 1968, in New Jersey[1]) is an American musician best known as the guitarist of alternative metal band Sevendust. Connolly is known for his fire designed custom made Les Paul guitar designed by Epiphone, but has since switched to Dean Guitars.

Not to be confused with John Connelly (musician).
John Connolly
Connolly performing in 2009
Background information
Born (1968-10-21) October 21, 1968
New Jersey, United States
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Years active1988–present
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Career

Piece Dogs

In 1988, John Connolly, with vocalist Greg Anderson, guitarist Mike Grimmett and bassist Kyle Sanders started a band called Piece Dogs in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1992, Piece Dogs released an LP titled Exes for Eyes through Energy Rekords. Connolly was the band's original drummer. The band genre was power and thrash metal. Piece Dogs disbanded several months after releasing the album.

Sevendust

In 1994, Connolly joined the American heavy metal band Sevendust as a guitarist, and has since been with the band through all of their studio releases.

Projected

In 2012, Connolly formed the American rock supergroup consisting of Connolly on guitar and lead vocals, fellow Sevendust member Vinnie Hornsby, Alter Bridge and Creed drummer Scott Phillips, and former Submersed and current Tremonti guitarist Eric Friedman. The band released their first album Human in June 2012, before falling into inactivity as members returned to their respective bands in late 2012. The band released their second studio album, Ignite My Insanity, on July 21, 2017.

Personal life

Connolly married his wife Lori Kirkley on March 24, 2001. They have a daughter, who was born in 2005.

Discography

Piece Dogs
  • Exes for Eyes (1992)

Sevendust

Projected

Gear

References
  1. Sevendust Guitarist John Connolly: Bringing Heavy End Of Things. (March 6, 2009). "ultimateguitar.com". Accessed 2010-03-28.
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