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Richie Kotzen * John 5

Presented by Launchpad

When

Oct 22, 2025
07:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Where

KiMo Theatre
423 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Description

Richie Kotzen is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on February 3, 1970, Richie Kotzen was soon taken by music and first began playing piano at the age of five. At the age of seven he was inspired by New York City band KISS to learn the electric guitar, Relentlessly developing chops and his own unique voice on the guitar, Kotzen was eventually discovered by Shrapnel Records' Mike Varney, and he recorded his first album by the age of 18. During that same year, he also graced the cover of several publications including Guitar World Magazine. He created the video Rock Chops for REH video in 1989, highlighting many of his formative techniques, including using wide-intervals and fluid sweeping.

For over 30 years, John 5 has been one of the most in-demand guitar players on the planet. As well as a guitarist for hire, 5 has shared the stage as axe-man for Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and Rob Halford. He has also worked with an impressive array of names, from all walks of music, including KD Lang, Rod Stewart, David Lee Roth, Alice Cooper, Tina Guo and Steven Adler. He will next be seen as live guitarist for Mötley Crüe on their 2023 tour dates following the retirement of Mick Mars from touring. To call John 5 a shredder does not do him justice. There’s little he can’t put his hand to.

Doors at 6 pm. Show starts at 7 pm. 

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Price

Tier 1: $55
Tier 2: $35
The City of Albuquerque is the sole provider of tickets for events at City venues. We do not support resale ticket sites or accept tickets issued by third parties.
Tickets on sale to the public on Friday, May 16 at 10 am.

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Richie Kotzen * John 5

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Contact

KiMo Theatre Box Office
505-228-9857
or
Dial 311 (505-768-2000)