John Lombardo

About

Founding member of the alternative rock outfit 10,000 Maniacs who played guitarist and wrote many of their early songs.

Before Fame

He founded 10,000 Maniacs in 1981, but left the group in 1986 due to differences.

Trivia

He is one-half of the folk duo John and Mary.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Jamestown, New York.

Associated With

He originally left 10,000 Maniacs in large part because of creative differences with singer Natalie Merchant, as he rejoined the band after her departure.