Johny Christ

Johnny Christ

Background information
Birth name Johnathan Lewis Seward
Also known as Johnny Christ
Born November 18, 1984 (1984-11-18) (age 23)
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Genre(s) Metalcore, Hard rock, Post-hardcore
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Bass
Years active 2002-present
Label(s) Hopeless, Warner Bros.
Associated acts Avenged Sevenfold
Website AvengedSevenfold.com
Notable instrument(s)
Music Man Stingray/Gallien Krueger

Johnny Christ (born Jonathan Lewis Seward November 18, 1984) is the bassist for the Hard rock band Avenged Sevenfold, from Huntington Beach, California, in Orange County.

He is the third bassist for Avenged Sevenfold, following the departures of Daemon Ash and Justin Meacham (Sane). He is also the youngest member of the band.

He is currently dating Lacey Franklin.


Contents
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* 1 Early Years
* 2 Musical Career
* 3 Equipment
* 4 Links
* 5 References

[edit] Early Years

Johnny Christ attended Marina High School in Huntington Beach, California. He proceeded through high school and eventually formally met M. Shadows, Zacky Vengeance, Synyster Gates, and The Rev (the latter of the two which he already knew from school) through his older brother. He also is friends with Zacky Vengeance's younger brother Matt Baker from the band The Dear and Departed. Johnny's family is Polish.

[edit] Musical Career

He initially "took a few weeks" off of high school during his senior year to fill in for their previous bassist, Dameon Ash during one of their tours. These "few weeks" would become permanent as Johnny dropped out of high school to become the band's current bassist.

When the band was practicing in Matt's parents garage, Johnny would walk down the street and tell them that their bassist was no good and that they should let him play with them instead. Johnny has apparently known Jimmy since he was in kindergarten.

His two biggest influences are Cliff Burton (now deceased bassist for Metallica) and Duff MacKagan (the bassist from Velvet Revolver and formerly Guns N Roses). The person that inspired him the most to pick up a bass was Les Claypool, the bassist and vocalist from Primus. [1]

Johnny first recorded on their second CD Waking the Fallen. He used to write only Johnny on his autographs until Zacky came up with the name 'Johnny Christ', and in All Excess he said, "That sounds... really ballsy. Everyone's gonna hate that, so... I should definitely go with that!" He resides in Huntington Beach, Orange County.[2]

[edit] Equipment

* Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Bass W/ Custom "Mr.Death" Graphic
* Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Custom Grey Burst W/ Matching Head Stock
* Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling (2H) Bass
* Ernie Ball Musicman 30th Anniversary Stingray Bass
* Seymour Duncan Pickups
* Gallien Krueger 412 Neo cab
* 2 Gallien Kruger 410RBH Cabs
* Gallien Krueger 2001 RB Head
* Ernie Ball 2831 Power Slinky Bass Strings

Also Seen In Recording:

* Ampeg SVT CL Head
* Dunlop CryBaby Bass WAH
* Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 5 Red w/ White Pick Guard

Old Setup:

* Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling Bass Black/Black
* Ampeg SVT 8x10 Cab
* Gallien Krueger 1001 RB Head
* Ernie Ball 2831 Power Slinky Bass Strings

[edit] Links

* Interview with PunkTV (2008)