John Marshall (guitarist)
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Genres | Heavy metal, thrash metal, hard rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 1986–1993, 1998–2001 |
Associated acts | Metal Church, Metallica, Blind Illusion |
Website | Metal Church Website |
John Marshall is a former guitarist for the thrash metal band Metal Church (1986–1993, 1998–2001). He was the guitar tech for Metallica's lead guitarist Kirk Hammett.[1] Marshall also became the fill-in rhythm guitarist for James Hetfield in 1986 (while still performing his duties as guitar tech) while Hetfield's wrist was broken due to a skateboarding accident, and again in 1992 when Hetfield was recovering from pyrotechnics burn injuries stemming from a concert with Guns N' Roses in Montreal during the Guns N' Roses/Metallica Stadium Tour. He also briefly played in progressive thrashers Blind Illusion (which also featured Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde of Primus). Also Played for the band Sum 41 (Guitarist) from 1997-1998.
Marshall also has Type 1 diabetes.[2] He stands 6'7".
Discography
- Blessing in Disguise (1989)
- The Human Factor (1991)
- Hanging in the Balance (1993)
- Masterpeace (1999)
References
- ↑ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Metal Church". Allmusic. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
- ↑ http://www.angelarose.com/FamousDiabetics/Fam-Music.htm
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