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John Butcher-Guitars and Backing Vocals Birthday-June 23 Claim to Fame-Appearing on the Dream Theater DVD Influences-John Petrucci, Joe Satriani, Chris DeGarmo, Kirk Hammett, Nuno Bettencourt, Marty Friedman Equipment List-Ibanez RG560, Fender Strat, Fender Tele, Yamaha Acoustic, Johnson Millenium 150 Amp with J12 pedalboard, Dunlop Picks, Ernie Ball Super Slinky Strings, Sennheiser wireless Essential Albums-Dream Theater-Scenes from a Memory, Queensryche-Operation Mindcrime/Empire, I Mother Earth-Scenery and Fish, Metallica-Master of Puppetts, Journey-Greatest Hits Live, Tool-Aenema, Def Leppard-Hysteria John joined Eye Rhyme in February 2000, to replace guitarist Jay LeRoux. Ian and John have been collaborating to put out the next batch of songs for album three. The two of them discovered a chemistry in their songwriting, and began a songwriting partnership that continues to move the band forward. John has taken a very active part in the Eye Rhyme songwriting process since climbing aboard. John is a well-practiced musician. He has always demonstrated excellence on his instrument and maintains the admiration and respect of his fellow guitarists. John's playing can be described as high-energy, intense technical playing, as well as with a sense of melody and feel. |
