John Petrucci (born July 12, 1967) is the guitarist and a founding member o… Read Full Bio ↴John Petrucci (born July 12, 1967) is the guitarist and a founding member of the progressive metal group Dream Theater. He is a popular musician in the progressive metal genre and utilizes a mixture of styles when playing, such as shredding and flamenco.
John first played guitar at age 8 when he noticed his sister (who was taking organ lessons at the time) was allowed to stay up past her bed time to practice. He soon dropped it when his plan failed. At age 12, he began playing again when he was invited into the band of his friend Kevin Moore, who would later become the keyboardist of Dream Theater. John began to practice in earnest whilst also working out so that his body could absorb the ultimate brunt of true shred. He was a largely self-taught guitarist who developed his skills through attempts to equal the chops of his idols, who included Steve Morse, Steve Howe, Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Alex Lifeson, and Allan Holdsworth. He has jokingly referred to his guitar idols as "the Steves and the Als".
John attended Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts with childhood friend John Myung (bass), where they met future bandmate Mike Portnoy (drums). These three in addition to another childhood friend of Petrucci and Myung, Kevin Moore (Keyboards), formed the band Majesty, which would later become Dream Theater.
While Dream Theater is what John is most commonly associated with, he was also a part of the band Liquid Tension Experiment and has appeared as a guest on several records by other artists such as the Age of Impact album by the Explorers Club. It is worth mentioning, however, that Liquid Tension Experiment also included Dream Theater co-members Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess, Jordan joining Dream Theater after LTE's success.
John also came out with a guitar instructional video, "Rock Discipline", which covers alternate picking, warmup exercises, sweep picking, chords, legato, and other techniques for developing one's guitar playing.
In 2001 he was chosen by Joe Satriani and Steve Vai to tour with them on the popular G3 guitar tour, which exposed him to a massive number of new fans and inspired him to record a solo album. Suspended Animation was released on March 1, 2005, and made available for order from his web site. He also appeared on the 2005, 2006 and 2007 G3 tours.
Petrucci also wrote and recorded two instrumental soundtrack songs for a Sega Saturn game titled Digital Pinball: Necronomicon. Each track is roughly two minutes long and they are simply titled "Prologue" and "Epilogue". Petrucci is an avid Sega Saturn gamer, and has revealed in interviews that he never tours without one.
In 2007, John Petrucci went on G3 tour again, this time with Joe Satriani and Paul Gilbert.
In 2020 he released his second solo album Terminal Velocity with Mike Portnoy on drums and Dave LaRue on bass who also appeared on his first solo album.
Dream Theater bandmate Jordan Rudess revealed in an interview that Petrucci is a practicing Catholic. Petrucci is married to Rena Sands, a guitarist in the all-female heavy metal band Meanstreak, and they have 3 children, SamiJo and Reny (who are twins), and Kiara.
John Petrucci won the "Guitarist of the Year 2007" award recently in Total Guitar Magazine.
John first played guitar at age 8 when he noticed his sister (who was taking organ lessons at the time) was allowed to stay up past her bed time to practice. He soon dropped it when his plan failed. At age 12, he began playing again when he was invited into the band of his friend Kevin Moore, who would later become the keyboardist of Dream Theater. John began to practice in earnest whilst also working out so that his body could absorb the ultimate brunt of true shred. He was a largely self-taught guitarist who developed his skills through attempts to equal the chops of his idols, who included Steve Morse, Steve Howe, Steve Vai, Al Di Meola, Alex Lifeson, and Allan Holdsworth. He has jokingly referred to his guitar idols as "the Steves and the Als".
John attended Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts with childhood friend John Myung (bass), where they met future bandmate Mike Portnoy (drums). These three in addition to another childhood friend of Petrucci and Myung, Kevin Moore (Keyboards), formed the band Majesty, which would later become Dream Theater.
While Dream Theater is what John is most commonly associated with, he was also a part of the band Liquid Tension Experiment and has appeared as a guest on several records by other artists such as the Age of Impact album by the Explorers Club. It is worth mentioning, however, that Liquid Tension Experiment also included Dream Theater co-members Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess, Jordan joining Dream Theater after LTE's success.
John also came out with a guitar instructional video, "Rock Discipline", which covers alternate picking, warmup exercises, sweep picking, chords, legato, and other techniques for developing one's guitar playing.
In 2001 he was chosen by Joe Satriani and Steve Vai to tour with them on the popular G3 guitar tour, which exposed him to a massive number of new fans and inspired him to record a solo album. Suspended Animation was released on March 1, 2005, and made available for order from his web site. He also appeared on the 2005, 2006 and 2007 G3 tours.
Petrucci also wrote and recorded two instrumental soundtrack songs for a Sega Saturn game titled Digital Pinball: Necronomicon. Each track is roughly two minutes long and they are simply titled "Prologue" and "Epilogue". Petrucci is an avid Sega Saturn gamer, and has revealed in interviews that he never tours without one.
In 2007, John Petrucci went on G3 tour again, this time with Joe Satriani and Paul Gilbert.
In 2020 he released his second solo album Terminal Velocity with Mike Portnoy on drums and Dave LaRue on bass who also appeared on his first solo album.
Dream Theater bandmate Jordan Rudess revealed in an interview that Petrucci is a practicing Catholic. Petrucci is married to Rena Sands, a guitarist in the all-female heavy metal band Meanstreak, and they have 3 children, SamiJo and Reny (who are twins), and Kiara.
John Petrucci won the "Guitarist of the Year 2007" award recently in Total Guitar Magazine.
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@JohnPetrucciofficial
Temple of Circadia - The JP Easter Egg List! 🤘
The Oddfather 0:20
Glassy Eyed Zombies 0:20
Gemini 0:36
Rena “ The Purple Nebula Majesty” 0:50
Black Knight 0:51
Victoria from SFAM at 1:33
“Crystal Amethyst” Amulet 1:38
Enchanted Forest 1:43
“Nomac” in tree 1:48
Snake In My Boot 1:52
“Tiger’s Eye” Oracle 1:59
Red Phoenix 2:15 & 4:45
“Gremlin” Nest 2:27
Cerulean Paradise 2:31
“Firemist” Desert 2:31
“Hydrospace” Sea 2:31
“Pink Sands” – 2:32
“Yorkeland” 2:30
“Purple Nebula” Realm 2:31
“Iced Crimson“ Glaciers 2:50
Jaws Of Life 2:56
Red Sunrise 3:39
“Ironsmoke” Barrels – 4:39
Blue Titan 5:35
“Ernie” Ball Staff 6:23
Sun Temp Controls 6:23
Credit to the director Wayne Joyner for adding so many cool JP references in this video!
@jesusmondragon3598
Hi John
spectacular video clip idea, very fabulous!
you have become a total legend and your legacy will be a thousand years
First of all, we thank you for your life and for being an inspiration for many musicians who follow your steps, which are difficult to match.
admirable is your virtuosity, dedication and professionalism for all your projects and above all because they are done with love and initiative and with great seriousness.
I don't forget my first Dream concert at the national auditorium in Mexico
We are still waiting for more of your work to listen to it together with Dream's friends.
thanks for being an inspiration
Legend
@JohnPetrucciofficial
Temple of Circadia - The JP Easter Egg List! 🤘
The Oddfather 0:20
Glassy Eyed Zombies 0:20
Gemini 0:36
Rena “ The Purple Nebula Majesty” 0:50
Black Knight 0:51
Victoria from SFAM at 1:33
“Crystal Amethyst” Amulet 1:38
Enchanted Forest 1:43
“Nomac” in tree 1:48
Snake In My Boot 1:52
“Tiger’s Eye” Oracle 1:59
Red Phoenix 2:15 & 4:45
“Gremlin” Nest 2:27
Cerulean Paradise 2:31
“Firemist” Desert 2:31
“Hydrospace” Sea 2:31
“Pink Sands” – 2:32
“Yorkeland” 2:30
“Purple Nebula” Realm 2:31
“Iced Crimson“ Glaciers 2:50
Jaws Of Life 2:56
Red Sunrise 3:39
“Ironsmoke” Barrels – 4:39
Blue Titan 5:35
“Ernie” Ball Staff 6:23
Sun Temp Controls 6:23
Credit to the director Wayne Joyner for adding so many cool JP references in this video!
@DaleFoleyGuitar
Sun temp controls, that brings back memories 🤣😂
@weefek
This is the epitome of my dreams, actually good animated video with a killer song. love you JP
@ahmadhourani7710
😊
@samseitz9937
I think this music video really shows how durable a music man really is.
@brunobio-marino2352
😆
@YousefAbdulHusain
It better be for a guitar that starts at $3800.
@Jonnymelonzx
depends which iteration of the majesty it is. lol
@RUlisesGonzalezC
Mine is a work horse since 2005 SUB 1
@modergav
Have a 2003 Silhouette. I can atest that.