John Sekula Explained

John Sekula
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:John Edward Sekula
Alias:J.J. Righteous
Birth Date:1969 1, mf=yes
Instrument:Guitar
Genre:Heavy metal, alternative metal, industrial metal
Occupation:Guitarist
Years Active:1986–2001
Label:Eclipse Records
Associated Acts:Mushroomhead, State of Conviction

John Sekula (January 14, 1969 – October 28, 2010) was the original guitarist for heavy metal band Mushroomhead.

Biography

Also known as J.J. Righteous, was born and raised in Parma, Ohio. Sekula was mostly identified as wearing an Ace Frehley mask, a welding mask, a troll-like monster mask and a Ghostface mask. He was replaced by Marko "Bronson" Vukcevich in 2001 after several issues with the band and its members... While attending Parma Senior High, John Sekula formed the band Terror with his brother Brian Sekula. John Sekula also played guitar for both State of Conviction and Unified Culture who are/were fronted by Mushroomhead vocalist Jason Popson.

Death

On October 28, 2010, Sekula suffered a massive heart failure and subsequently died. He was 41 years old.

Discography

Mushroomhead