For My Sunday Song #130, the final instrumental we will highlight is from John 5 & the Creatures called “Here’s to the Crazy Ones”. The song is off the album ‘Season of the Witch’ from 2016 and I love that album.
The song is John 5 on guitar and for the Creatures you have Ian Ross on bass guitar and Rodger Carter on drum and what a heck of a trio you have on your hands. John 5’s guitar work is unbelievable with some killer riffs and one heck of solo. But not to be outshined is that rhythm section. Ian is destroying it with his bass fills and Rodger’s drum work all add to the craziness of the song.
The song has some Satriani-esque moments, it has some funked up jazz moments, it has progressive rock moments and it is just John 5 showing off with his full arsenal of tricks and speedy-ass fingers. Ian and Rodger turn what would be great songs into something even better. The trifecta of musicians make it shine.
In a song so good you need a video that is just as good and John 5 doesn’t disappoint. In a homage to Planet of the Apes, you kind of have to see it to believe it. I think they have outdone themselves with this classic sci-fi music video. Wow!!! His playing and his craziness are what draw me to John 5’s music and I see why Rob Zombie loves having him in his band.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think. I think you will enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy Sunday!!
A lot folks don’t know what a phenomenal and legit Country guitarist John 5 is. I saw him at a guitar clinic years ago watching him play all of these Brent Mason licks that where amazing. Nice Post!
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Thanks. Yes, John 5 is a beast on the Country. He always throws in a little on every album it seems. Not much he can’t do on that guitar.
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I like ‘the creatures’ as a backup band name – ‘the news’ is likely still my favourite backing group name though!
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I listened to Huey Lewis & the News last night. Yes, they have a great backup band name although, the Heartbreakers might be my favorite.
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that would be my #2!
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I really like this and I keep saying I need to check out more of his stuff.
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Yes you do. Especially if you like a little bluegrass/country as he totally rips a few songs every now and then with that feel. Metal Country!!
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