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John Connolly (musician)

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Not to be confused with John Connelly (musician).
John Connolly
Connolly performing in 2013
Connolly performing in 2013
Background information
Born (1968-10-21) October 21, 1968 (age 56)
New Jersey, U.S.[1]
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1988–present

John M. Jr. Connolly (born October 21, 1968) is an American musician best known as one of two guitarists in rock band Sevendust. Connolly is known for his fire-designed custom-made Les Paul guitar designed by Epiphone, but has since switched to Dean Guitars.

Career

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Piece Dogs

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In 1988, John Connolly, accompanied by 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

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Connolly performing in 2009

In 1994, Connolly joined the rock band Sevendust as a guitarist, and has since been with the band through all of their studio releases. He also provides backing vocals.

Projected

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In 2012, Connolly formed a 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, in July 2017.

Personal life

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Connolly married his wife Lori on March 24, 2001. They have a daughter.

Discography

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Piece Dogs

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  • Exes for Eyes (1992)

Sevendust

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Projected

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Gear

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References

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