John Konesky
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John Konesky is an American
guitarist
who is known primarily for his association with Tenacious D
. He plays electric guitar with Tenacious D, and has toured with them through North America, Europe and Australia. He played the UK's Reading and Leeds festivals
with Tenacious D in 2008. He also played electric guitar in Kyle Gass
's side project "Trainwreck
" under the alias John Bartholomew Shredmen. Trainwreck even wrote a song named after his character and his shredding abilities. Konesky also briefly appeared in 2006's Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. He is also currently starring in a web show entitled "Guitarings" with Kyle produced by Fret12.com.
Konesky co-wrote the song "The Metal" which was featured on Guitar Hero III.
He can be seen on Tenacious D's 2008 concert video and documentary The Complete Master Works 2.
Konesky graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School in 1999. He has played guitar for over 20 years, he started playing at 9 years old.
B.C. RIch Mockingbrid Exotic Classic (Koa)
B.C. Rich Mockingbird Exotic Classic (Spalted Maple)
B.C. Rich Mockingbird (Handbuilt)
1977 Ibanez 2405 Custom Agent.
1995 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
B.C. Rich Mockingbird NJ.
Froggy Bottom H12C
Seagull Coastline Parlour
Paul Reed Smith Custom 22 Ten Top.
Late 1970s Alvarez Yairi DY-75.
Amps:
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Ace 2x12
Mesa/Boogie Dual Caliber DC-5.
1973 Marshall Super Lead 100.
Fender Twin 1965 Backface Reissue.
Marshall 1960a with reissue greenbacks.
Pedals:
RMC Wizard Wah
MXR Phase 90.
Boss TU-2 Tuner.
Ibanez Reissue Tube Screamer.
Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer.
Maxon AD-999 Delay
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guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
who is known primarily for his association with Tenacious D
Tenacious D
Tenacious D is an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released two albums – Tenacious D and The Pick of Destiny...
. He plays electric guitar with Tenacious D, and has toured with them through North America, Europe and Australia. He played the UK's Reading and Leeds festivals
Reading and Leeds Festivals
The Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the same bill. The Reading Festival is held at Little John's Farm...
with Tenacious D in 2008. He also played electric guitar in Kyle Gass
Kyle Gass
Kyle Richard Gass , also known as KG or Kage, is an American rock musician, singer-songwriter and actor. He is a member of the bands Tenacious D and Trainwreck. In Tenacious D , Gass plays lead guitar and sings backup vocals, and also plays the role of Black's comic foil in most of their comedy...
's side project "Trainwreck
Trainwreck (band)
Trainwreck is an American rock band, a project of Kyle Gass' alter-ego, "Klip Calhoun". The band is described as being part of Tenacious D's family, in that Gass, Konesky and Spiker all play for Tenacious D. In addition, Jason Reed also played a fundamental role in Tenacious D's 2006-07 Tour...
" under the alias John Bartholomew Shredmen. Trainwreck even wrote a song named after his character and his shredding abilities. Konesky also briefly appeared in 2006's Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. He is also currently starring in a web show entitled "Guitarings" with Kyle produced by Fret12.com.
Konesky co-wrote the song "The Metal" which was featured on Guitar Hero III.
He can be seen on Tenacious D's 2008 concert video and documentary The Complete Master Works 2.
Konesky graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School in 1999. He has played guitar for over 20 years, he started playing at 9 years old.
Gear
Guitars:B.C. RIch Mockingbrid Exotic Classic (Koa)
B.C. Rich Mockingbird Exotic Classic (Spalted Maple)
B.C. Rich Mockingbird (Handbuilt)
1977 Ibanez 2405 Custom Agent.
1995 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
B.C. Rich Mockingbird NJ.
Froggy Bottom H12C
Seagull Coastline Parlour
Paul Reed Smith Custom 22 Ten Top.
Late 1970s Alvarez Yairi DY-75.
Amps:
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Ace 2x12
Mesa/Boogie Dual Caliber DC-5.
1973 Marshall Super Lead 100.
Fender Twin 1965 Backface Reissue.
Marshall 1960a with reissue greenbacks.
Pedals:
RMC Wizard Wah
MXR Phase 90.
Boss TU-2 Tuner.
Ibanez Reissue Tube Screamer.
Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer.
Maxon AD-999 Delay
Credits
- The Pick of Destiny, Tenacious DTenacious DTenacious D is an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released two albums – Tenacious D and The Pick of Destiny...
(2006) - Guitar [Electric] - "Car Chase City", Tenacious DTenacious DTenacious D is an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released two albums – Tenacious D and The Pick of Destiny...
(2006) - Composer - "The MetalThe Metal"The Metal" is a song by Tenacious D from their 2006 album The Pick of Destiny. The album was a soundtrack for the film. The song is played during the end credits of the film and is the final track on the album....
", Tenacious DTenacious DTenacious D is an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released two albums – Tenacious D and The Pick of Destiny...
(2006) - Composer - Guitar Hero III, Tenacious DTenacious DTenacious D is an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released two albums – Tenacious D and The Pick of Destiny...
(2007) - Composer - The WreckoningThe Wreckoning"The Wreckoning" is a song recorded by Boomkat for their debut album Boomkatalog.One . It was released as the album's first single . It was a #1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Play chart and is considered as Boomkat's signature song. "The Wreckoning" can be heard in the movie, The Italian Job...
, Trainwreck (2009) - Guitar, Composer
Appearances
| Year | Program | Band | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live performances | |||
| 2004 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Trainwreck | "TV Theme" |
| 2006 | Saturday Night Live Saturday Night Live Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture... |
Tenacious D | "Kickapoo" and "The Metal The Metal "The Metal" is a song by Tenacious D from their 2006 album The Pick of Destiny. The album was a soundtrack for the film. The song is played during the end credits of the film and is the final track on the album.... " |
| American Music Awards of 2006 American Music Awards of 2006 The 34th American Music Awards were held on November 21, 2006. They were hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. The awards recognized the most popular albums and artists from the year of 2005-2006. As usual, the ceremony was broadcast by ABC... |
"POD POD (song) "POD" is a song by American rock band Tenacious D, featured on their 2006 second album The Pick of Destiny... " |
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| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | "Beelzeboss (The Final Showdown)" | ||
| Friday Night with Jonathan Ross Friday Night with Jonathan Ross Friday Night with Jonathan Ross was a British comedy chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on BBC One on 2 November 2001. The programme featured Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band... |
"POD" | ||
| Spike Video Game Awards | "The Metal" | ||
| 2008 | BBC BBC The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff... |
Tenacious D | Reading and Leeds Festivals Reading and Leeds Festivals The Reading and Leeds Festivals are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events take place simultaneously on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the August bank holiday weekend, sharing the same bill. The Reading Festival is held at Little John's Farm... |
| Movies/DVDs | |||
| 2006 | Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny | Guitar, Song Writer | Various Songs |
| 2008 | The Complete Masterworks Part 2 The Complete Masterworks Part 2 The Complete Master Works 2 is a video album by American comedy rock band Tenacious D. Released on November 4, 2008, it features footage from the band's performances in Seattle, Washington on February 16 and 17, 2007, in addition to numerous bonus videos and D Tour: A Tenacious Documentary... |
Tenacious D | Live Concert & Documentary |
| Other | |||
| 2005 | Current TV Current TV Current TV, or Current, is a media company led by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and businessman Joel Hyatt. Comcast owns a ten percent stake of Current's parent company, Current Media LLC.... Halloween special |
Trainwreck | Host |
Music videos
- "Pick of DestinyPOD (song)"POD" is a song by American rock band Tenacious D, featured on their 2006 second album The Pick of Destiny...
", Tenacious DTenacious DTenacious D is an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1994. Composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Black and lead guitarist and vocalist Kyle Gass, the band has released two albums – Tenacious D and The Pick of Destiny...
(2006) - "Tim Blankenship", Trainwreck (2008)