John LeCompt

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John LeCompt
LeCompt performing in 2007
LeCompt performing in 2007
Background information
Birth nameJohn Charles LeCompt
Born (1973-03-10) March 10, 1973 (age 51)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
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[edit]

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[edit]

He has used the Yamaha CPX900 and LJX6C acoustic guitar models.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Evanescence: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  3. ^ "Carly Smithson to join forces with ex-Evanescence musicians to become the Fallen". LA Times. June 18, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
  4. ^ "Guitar & Bass Artists – John LeCompt". Yamaha. Archived from the original on August 25, 2007. Retrieved March 28, 2007.
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