John Konesky

John S. Konesky (born November 19, 1980) is an American guitarist and record producer, best known for his role as the lead electric guitar player for Tenacious D.

John Konesky
Konesky in 2016
Konesky in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJohn S. Konesky
Also known asKones
Born (1980-11-19) November 19, 1980
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
GenresComedy rock, Hard rock, Heavy metal, Southern rock
Occupation(s)Guitarist
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active2003 – present

Konesky was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, where he performed in a band with friend John Spiker. Through a mutual friend, he and Spiker met Tenacious D guitarist Kyle Gass, who was recruiting musicians for his Trainwreck project.[1] In 2003, Konesky relocated to Los Angeles to become the electric guitarist for Trainwreck.[2] In 2005, Konesky and Spiker performed on the second Tenacious D album The Pick of Destiny and would then perform live on The Pick of Destiny Tour, making them (alongside drummer Brooks Wackerman) additional live members of Tenacious D.[3] In 2010, Trainwreck split up, which lead him and Gass to form Kyle Gass Band.[4] In 2012, Konesky formed country band Wynchester alongside Kyle Gass Band lead vocalist, Mike Bray, whom released their debut record in 2018.[5]

In 2009, Konesky and Gass worked together on the YouTube channel Guitarings.[6] Konesky was a member of Tenacious D when the band won a Grammy in 2015 for their cover of Dio's "The Last in Line".[7]

Early life

Konesky was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 19, 1980. He graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School in 1999.[8] He has played guitar for almost 30 years, starting at the age of 9.[8]

Discography

    References
    1. "CRR Interview - Kyle Gass & John Konesky - Secrets of the KGB". www.classicrockrevisited.com. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
    2. "Trainwreck : Eat Music". Eat Music. Archived from the original on 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2019-09-29.
    3. "Q&A w/ Tenacious D and Trainwreck's John Konesky". SF Weekly. 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
    4. "Wonder boys". VC Reporter. 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
    5. Fiero, Andrew (2018-11-06). "Tenacious D Kings in Brooklyn, NY 11-3-18". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
    6. "Guitarings - YouTube". YouTube.
    7. Kaufman, Spencer. "2015 Grammys: Tenacious D Win Best Metal Performance Award". Loudwire. Retrieved 2019-09-29.
    8. "Destiny lands Ohioans jobs with". The Columbus Dispatch. 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2007-03-11.
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