John LeCompt
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Birth name | John Charles LeCompt |
Born | Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | March 10, 1973
Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
John Charles LeCompt (born March 10, 1973) is an American guitarist. He was a tour musician for the rock band Evanescence, playing rhythm guitar from 2003 to 2007. He has played in multiple bands with long-time friend Rocky Gray, including Kill System, Machina and We Are the Fallen.
Career
LeCompt and singer Phil Taylor formed the band Machina, which also includes bassist Thad Ables and drummer Rocky Gray.[1] In 2003, he joined Evanescence as a touring musician alongside Gray, playing guitar with the band until 2007.[2] LeCompt and Gray have also played in the bands Kill System and Soul Embraced.[1] He provided guest vocals on the track "Seems Like Forever" from Soul Embraced's album Immune. LeCompt joined Gray and former Evanescence member Ben Moody for the band We Are the Fallen.[3] In 2012, his band Machina was signed to Rogue Records.[1]
Equipment
He has used the Yamaha CPX900 and LJX6C acoustic guitar models.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Former Evanescence Members Sign Machina Deal With Rogue Records - Sep. 12, 2012". Blabbermouth.net (Press release). Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "Evanescence: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ^ "Carly Smithson to join forces with ex-Evanescence musicians to become the Fallen". LA Times. June 18, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
- ^ "Guitar & Bass Artists – John LeCompt". Yamaha. Archived from the original on August 25, 2007. Retrieved March 28, 2007.
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