John Connolly (born October 21, 1968) is an American musician best known as one of two guitarists in rock band Sevendust.

In 1988, John Connolly, accompanied by vocalist Greg Anderson, guitarist Mike Grimmett and bassist Kyle Sanders started a band called Piece Dogs in Atlanta, Georgia.

In 1992, Piece Dogs released an LP titled Exes for Eyes through Energy Rekords.

In 2012, Connolly formed a rock supergroup consisting of Connolly on guitar and lead vocals, fellow Sevendust member Vinnie Hornsby, Alter Bridge and Creed drummer Scott Phillips, and former Submersed and current Tremonti guitarist Eric Friedman.

The band released their second studio album, Ignite My Insanity, in July 2017.