About: JonJon Stanley
JonJon Stanley [lead guitarist]
Basic History
"So I was born in this redneck town called Nashville, Tennessee. I never really liked it too much but it was all I was used to at the time. I always dreamed of moving away and becoming a rockstar. I was always musically inclined as a child. I can remember in 4th through 8th grade I played the french horn in Band. Not exactly the close relative of the electric guitar, but it was something to exort the passion inside of me into something i could hear and feel, even though i gave up playing the French Horn after middle school because lets face it... you aren't cool if you play the French Horn in Highschool. It was after 8th grade when my father and I decided to leave Tennessee behind and go on an adventure. Im only 18 writing this now, but i've lived a very adventurous life so far. After counting how many houses I've had over the years, I realized, I have lived in more houses than years i have lived. Which is at least 24 if i can remember correctly. Thats not including the Hotels, truck stops, and the van we had at the time along the way. I finally ended up residing in Melbourne, Florida recently, which is where i met the most amazing people in my life... my band. Jon and Jack will always be my friends and jamming buddies. I plan on being a 70 year old man still plucking alongside jon and jack to the tune of our unique music."
-JonJon <3
My Weapons Of Choice
This is the guitar i primarily choose as my favorite. It's very comfortable to play, it's lightweight, and it goes higher in the fret range to reach those super high squeels that you sometimes need! It has a classic Fender style shaoe to it with a beautiful head on it. I've had this guitar for a while and love every second of it.
- Bullet for My Valentine- recently my favorite band. I love the metal riffs they come up with with peircing vocals/ screams.
- Jimi Hendrix- He is who influenced me in learning to play guitar. I heard his version of Jonny B. Goode and thats what made me go to the pawn shop and buy my first guitar for $80. Jonny B. Goode was the first song i learned to play on guitar. *Not well, i might add!
- Johnny Cash- His songs are emotional and have alot of truth and logic behind them. I love his combination of bluesy riffs with harsh witty lyrics attached
- Jimmy page- Basically a guitar genius. He is one of my idols.
- Yngwie Malmsteen- He looks like a cocky classical asshole but he plays faster than anyone i've ever seen and it just amazes me. I like how hes original and plays the music he loves whether the media demands it or not.