A Quote by John 5

When I came to California, I came from such an upper scale neighborhood, I was so sheltered, but I always knew I wanted to live in California, and I wanted to play guitar.

John 5

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John 5
American - Musician
Born: July 31, 1971

When I was still in high school I knew I wanted to live in California.

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