John Roth is an American guitarist, best known for his work with the rock bands Winger,[1] Black Oak Arkansas,[2] Giant, and Starship.

Roth got his start at the age of 17 with Medieval Steel on the band's self-titled debut EP as well as in the music video for the title track.

In the mid 90's and 2000's Roth performed live in the Memphis Mid South area with Scott Trammell (Jimi Jamison, Nelson Brothers) Kory Myers (Tom Keifer Band) and Ted Partin as the music group Tom, Dick and Harry.

In 2009, Roth joined melodic rock band Giant as lead guitarist to record their fourth studio album Promise Land.

It was released on February 26 in Europe and March 9 in the US.\ In 2011, Roth joined premier Memphis Band 5th Kind, along with Kory Myers (Tom Keifer Band), Jeff Adams (Starship), Kary Baddour, and Pete Mendillo to perform in the Memphis Mid South area.