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John Sekula

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John Sekula
Birth nameJohn Edward Sekula
Also known asJ.J. Righteous
Born(1969-01-14)January 14, 1969
DiedOctober 28, 2010(2010-10-28) (aged 41)
GenresHeavy metal, alternative metal, industrial metal
OccupationGuitarist
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1986–2001
LabelsEclipse Records

John Sekula (January 14, 1969 – October 28, 2010) was the original guitarist for heavy metal band Mushroomhead.

Biography

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Also known as J.J. Righteous, was born and raised in Parma, Ohio. Sekula was mostly identified as wearing an Ace Frehley mask, a welding mask, a troll-like monster mask and a Ghostface mask. He was replaced by Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich in 2001 after several issues with the band and its members... While attending Parma Senior High, John Sekula formed the band Terror with his brother Brian Sekula. John Sekula also played guitar for both State of Conviction and Unified Culture who are/were fronted by Mushroomhead vocalist Jason Popson.

Death

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On October 28, 2010, Sekula suffered a massive heart failure and subsequently died. He was 41 years old.[1]

Discography

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Mushroomhead

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References

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  1. ^ Shaw, Zach (2010-11-03). "Former Mushroomhead Guitarist Passes Away | Metal Insider". Retrieved 2024-10-05.