John Connolly (musician)
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John Connolly was born on October 21, 1967 in New Jersey. Connolly was a drummer
for the band Piece Dogs. He then joined Sevendust
for Rhythm Guitar
and has recorded with them on all their releases to date. Connolly is also one of the primary songwriters for Sevendust. He is known for his fire designed custom made Les Paul guitar designed by Epiphone, but has since switched to Dean Guitars
. He is (by far) the most tattooed member of the band.
John married with Lori Kirkley on March 24, 2001. They have a daughter born in 2006.
. In 1992 Connolly with the band released a LP album titled "Exes for Eyes" through Energy Records. He was in the band as an original drummer. The band genre was power
and thrash metal
. Piece Dogs disbanded several months after releasing the album.
heavy metal
band Sevendust
as a rhythm guitarist. His new band released the self-titled Sevendust
in 1997. Two years later they released the album Home
. Their third studio album was titled Animosity
, and their fourth was titled Seasons. In 2004, for the first time in the band's career, they released a live album on a CD–DVD double-disk package titled Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live. Since guitarist Clint Lowery
left in 2004 and returned in 2008 (Sonny Mayo
was Clint Lowery's replacement), John Connolly had been the lead guitarist. In 2005, the band released their fifth studio album Next
which included the single "Ugly
." Alpha
was the sixth album released by the band. Their seventh studio release was Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow, which was released on April 1, 2008. The bands most recent album titled Cold Day Memory
was released on April 20, 2010. Cold Day Memory is the band's eighth studio album, and is the highest charted album for the band in their career.
Past
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Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for the band Piece Dogs. He then joined Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
for Rhythm Guitar
Rhythm guitar
Rhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
and has recorded with them on all their releases to date. Connolly is also one of the primary songwriters for Sevendust. He is known for his fire designed custom made Les Paul guitar designed by Epiphone, but has since switched to Dean Guitars
Dean Guitars
Dean Guitars is an American manufacturer of guitars. It was founded in 1976 by Dean Zelinsky in Chicago, Illinois and is currently under the ownership of Armadillo Enterprises in Tampa, Florida.- History :...
. He is (by far) the most tattooed member of the band.
John married with Lori Kirkley on March 24, 2001. They have a daughter born in 2006.
Piece Dogs
In 1988, John Connlly with vocalist Greg Anderson, guitarist Mike Grimmett, bassist Kyle Sanders start a new band called Piece Dogs in Atlanta, GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. In 1992 Connolly with the band released a LP album titled "Exes for Eyes" through Energy Records. He was in the band as an original drummer. The band genre was power
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
and thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
. Piece Dogs disbanded several months after releasing the album.
Sevendust
After Piece Dogs, Connolly joined the AmericanUnited States
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heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
as a rhythm guitarist. His new band released the self-titled Sevendust
Sevendust (album)
Definitive Edition Bonus Tracks Definitive Edition DVD #Live & Loud#Electronic Press Kit #Behind The Scenes & Live Footage-Personnel:*Lajon Witherspoon - lead vocals...
in 1997. Two years later they released the album Home
Home (Sevendust album)
-Personnel:*Lajon Witherspoon - lead vocals*John Connolly - guitar, backing vocals*Clint Lowery - guitar, backing vocals*Vinnie Hornsby - bass guitar*Morgan Rose - drums, backing vocals*Deborah Anne "Skin" Dyer - additional vocals...
. Their third studio album was titled Animosity
Animosity (Sevendust album)
Animosity is the third studio album by Sevendust, released on November 13, 2001 through TvT Records. The album appeared on the Billboard 200, remained there for thirteen weeks and peaked at 28 on December 1, 2001. Animosity was certified gold on March 11, 2002 through the Recording Industry...
, and their fourth was titled Seasons. In 2004, for the first time in the band's career, they released a live album on a CD–DVD double-disk package titled Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live. Since guitarist Clint Lowery
Clint Lowery
Clint Lowery is an American musician and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Sevendust. He has also played in Dark New Day and Still Rain and served as the touring guitarist for Korn through most of 2007....
left in 2004 and returned in 2008 (Sonny Mayo
Sonny Mayo
Sonny Mayo is an American guitarist, songwriter, and music producer. He began playing in a thrash metal band called Silence in the late '80's. Silence , regularly sold out venues in the DC Metro area including the famous "Bayou" in Georgetown...
was Clint Lowery's replacement), John Connolly had been the lead guitarist. In 2005, the band released their fifth studio album Next
Next (Sevendust album)
- Album :- Singles :- Personnel :* Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals* John Connolly – guitar, backing vocals* Sonny Mayo – guitar* Vinnie Hornsby – bass guitar* Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals...
which included the single "Ugly
Ugly (Sevendust song)
Ugly is the lead single from album Next by Heavy metal band Sevendust and was released in October 2005. The song which had a fair amount of radio play and a video for the song, which depicted the band in a dark alley and civilians being lured into a laboratory where they get their eyes taken out...
." Alpha
Alpha (Sevendust album)
Target Exclusive Bonus TrackU.K. Import Bonus Tracks- Album :- Singles :- Personnel :* Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals* John Connolly – guitar, backing vocals* Vinnie Hornsby – bass guitar* Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals...
was the sixth album released by the band. Their seventh studio release was Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow, which was released on April 1, 2008. The bands most recent album titled Cold Day Memory
Cold Day Memory
Cold Day Memory is the eighth studio album by American alternative metal band Sevendust released on April 20, 2010. This album marks the return of guitarist Clint Lowery who previously left Sevendust in 2004 to work with Dark New Day...
was released on April 20, 2010. Cold Day Memory is the band's eighth studio album, and is the highest charted album for the band in their career.
Sevendust
- SevendustSevendust (album)Definitive Edition Bonus Tracks Definitive Edition DVD #Live & Loud#Electronic Press Kit #Behind The Scenes & Live Footage-Personnel:*Lajon Witherspoon - lead vocals...
(1997) - HomeHome (Sevendust album)-Personnel:*Lajon Witherspoon - lead vocals*John Connolly - guitar, backing vocals*Clint Lowery - guitar, backing vocals*Vinnie Hornsby - bass guitar*Morgan Rose - drums, backing vocals*Deborah Anne "Skin" Dyer - additional vocals...
(1999) - AnimosityAnimosity (Sevendust album)Animosity is the third studio album by Sevendust, released on November 13, 2001 through TvT Records. The album appeared on the Billboard 200, remained there for thirteen weeks and peaked at 28 on December 1, 2001. Animosity was certified gold on March 11, 2002 through the Recording Industry...
(2001) - Seasons (2003)
- NextNext (Sevendust album)- Album :- Singles :- Personnel :* Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals* John Connolly – guitar, backing vocals* Sonny Mayo – guitar* Vinnie Hornsby – bass guitar* Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals...
(2005) - AlphaAlpha (Sevendust album)Target Exclusive Bonus TrackU.K. Import Bonus Tracks- Album :- Singles :- Personnel :* Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals* John Connolly – guitar, backing vocals* Vinnie Hornsby – bass guitar* Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals...
(2007) - Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow (2008)
- Cold Day MemoryCold Day MemoryCold Day Memory is the eighth studio album by American alternative metal band Sevendust released on April 20, 2010. This album marks the return of guitarist Clint Lowery who previously left Sevendust in 2004 to work with Dark New Day...
(2010)
Guitars
Current- Dean Soltero (USA Custom Shop for John)
- Dean Soltero (Japanese Custom Shop)
- Dean Black Gold Z
- Dean Z '79 Silverback reissue
- Dean Z
- Dean Stealth Two Tone
Past
- Epiphone signature John Connolly Les Paul guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Customs (78' and 79')
- Gibson Explorer
- Gibson Les Paul Studios (83', 91')
Not Sure
- 12 string Epiphone Les Paul
- Yahama acoustic
Effects and more
- Digitech XP-100 Whammy II Wah
- Dunlop Uni-Vibe / Wah Controller Pedal
- Dunlop DCR-ISR Crybaby Rack Wah
- Korg DTR-2 Rack Tuner
- Mesa/Boogie Amp Switcher
- Rocktron Hush IICX Noise Gate
- Shure Wireless
- MXR Phase 90
- TC Electronic's pedals (studio)
- Electro-Harmonix (studio)
- Dimebag Wah (Dunlop DB01)
- Vox Tonelab