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John

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About Me

It's so hard to know what to say. I'm a music fan, love to get to talk to people who are the same in that way, who sing, who play, whatever. I've got music going around me at almost all times except when I sleep! I love concerts and gigs, either just kicking back and watching or actively participating, depending on the nature of the show. I love watching sports like football, basketball and baseball. I'm active in exercising and walking, just keeping busy, but I cherish those lounging around, not busy times too. I'm a recent cancer survivor. It was skin cancer that was caught early fortunately and thanks that, good doctors, my own strong will and the thoughts and prayers from many to God for me, I'm alright and will continue to be. That's brought about an even deeper appreciation for my life and all of the good people in it and things about it. Wherever I get in my life, it will be the place that a good-natured, down-to-earth, easy-going guy like me can get. I do proud by the ones I love, always lend them a helping hand, and care so much for my family and friends. That's what it's all about to me.

My Interests

music, sports, wildlife, people in general

I'd like to meet:

People with similar interests and values to me. But at the same time, I appreciate the differences we all have. That's why I said similar, not the exact same. If we were all the same in every way, it'd be pretty boring!

Music:

WIDE variety. Rock, metal, country, pop, R&B, everything in between. My friend Rachel listed all of hers, so here I go with mine, alphabetically: Bryan Adams, Trace Adkins, Aerosmith, Christina Aguilera, Gary Allan, Deborah Allen, Jessica Andrews, Anthrax, Kelly Archer, Lauren Austin, Sherrie Austin, Babyface, David Ball, Bangles, Mandy Barnett, Sara Beck, Clint Black, The Black Crowes, Anne Blythe, Bon Jovi, Boston, Terri Jo Box, Boyz II Men, Paul Brandt, BR549, Angie Broberg, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Shannon Brown, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lisa Carver, Beth Cayhall, Peter Cetera, Corinne Chapman, Amy Chappell, Charla, Cheap Trick, Mark Chesnutt, Chicago, Cinderella, Terri Clark, Anita Cochran, Tammy Cochran, Kellie Coffey, Phil Collins, Stacie Collins, Elizabeth Cook, Alice Cooper, Kristen Cothron, Creed, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Cusick, Billy Ray Cyrus, Kimberley Dahme, Damn Yankees, Courtney Dashe, LaLa Deaton, Def Leppard, Diamond Rio, Joe Diffie, Celine Dion, Dream Theater, Lainey Edwards, Gloria Estefan, Melissa Etheridge, Europe, Sara Evans, Extreme, Shelly Fairchild, Firehouse, Jamie Floyd, Lita Ford, Foreigner, Jaime Fox, Jamey Garner, Gayla Dawn, Genesis, Vince Gill, Jenny Goforth, The Goo Goo Dolls, Amy Grant, Great White, Green Day, Andy Griggs, Guns N' Roses, Sammy Hagar, Jennifer Hanson, Kylie Harris, Summer Hartbauer, Heart, Faith Hill, Hometown News, Natalie Howard, Billy Idol, INXS, Alan Jackson, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Jaggedy Ann, Billy Joel, Elton John, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Journey, Suzanne Karr, Toby Keith, Sammy Kershaw, Casey Kessel, Kid Rock, The Kinleys, KISS, Kix, Alison Krauss + Union Station, L.A. Guns, Miranda Lambert, Tracy Lawrence, Janine Le Clair, Jesse Lee, Danni Leigh, Levi Rose, Amy Nicole Lewis, Huey Lewis & The News, Little Big Town, Little Texas, Living Colour, LL Cool J, Lonestar, Jennifer Lopez, Patty Loveless, Lauren Lucas, Madam Ovary, Madonna, Sarah Majors, Raul Malo, Richard Marx, Kathy Mattea, The Mavericks, Martina McBride, Lila McCann, Mindy McCready, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Megadeth, Melisa Angelia, Memarie, Jo Dee Messina, Metallica, Bret Michaels, Shannon Mock, Eddie Money, John Michael Montgomery, Allison Moorer, Craig Morgan, Heather Morgan, Motley Crue, Mr. Big, Megan Mullins, Vince Neil, Nelson, Wendy Newcomer, Nickelback, Night Ranger, The Offspring, Ozzy Osbourne, Anna Owens, Brad Paisley, Rissi Palmer, Danielle Peck, Kellie Pickler, Pistol, Platypus, Poison, Prince, Public Enemy, Queensryche, Quiet Riot, Kimberly Quinn, Ratt, Colin Raye, Christina Reckard, REO Speedwagon, Lionel Richie, LeAnn Rimes, Julie Roberts, Brittany Roe, David Lee Roth, Rush, Joe Satriani, Sawyer Brown, Jenn Schott, Scorpions, Brady Seals, SHeDAISY, Blake Shelton, Skid Row, Slaughter, Marty Slayton, Britney Spears, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Stanley, Starship, Steelheart, Rod Stewart, Sting, Natalie Stovall, George Strait, Stryper, Marty Stuart, Whitney Stuart, Survivor, Michael Sweet, Taylor Swift, Chalee Tennison, Tesla, Natalie Tidwell, Lisa Torres, Tracey Janelle, Trick Pony, Travis Tritt, Trixter, Josh Turner, Shania Twain, Twisted Sister, Ugly Kid Joe, Carrie Underwood, Union, Keith Urban, Steve Vai, Valerie, Van Halen, Rhonda Vincent, Vixen, Clay Walker, Warrant, Jenn Weber, Emily West, Amber White, White Lion, Whitesnake, Rachel Williams, Mark Wills, Anna Wilson, Winger, Leanne Womack, Stevie Wonder, Darryl Worley, The Wreckers, Chely Wright, The Wrights, Trisha Yearwood, Dwight Yoakam, Chris Young. Whew! "

Movies:

action/adventures and comedies for me! a good ol' fashion animal or Disney flick gets to me too!

Television:

The Simpsons, Seinfeld, other sitcoms, a couple dramas and a couple reality shows. Mostly sports and music video channels!

Books:

Biographies and autobiographies of my favorite musicians or athletes. Any "Calvin & Hobbes" book.

Heroes:

Alot of people have influenced me but only 3 people fit the "hero" status: my father, my mother and my sister.

My Blog

Musical Musing-LAUREN LUCAS

Alright this one's not a night-by-night account of the last week or more, but if you read my blog musings and stories of my musical adventures, you know who I'm talking about in that title. Or at leas...
Posted by John on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:34:00 PST

Musical Musings 26

It just occured to me the other day how I hadn't blogged my latest musical adventures and notes in over a month. Once my cancer surgery was over with a brief recovery time while family was still ...
Posted by John on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 01:41:00 PST

Musical Musings 25/ Thursday

So I was visiting tons of musical friends myspace pages tonight, jotting down upcoming gig dates to try to make it to, and I figured what the heck, I'd update the blog here on the recent shows, since ...
Posted by John on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:38:00 PST

Musical Musings 23

A night home, wow! That's been a rare thing lately. But here I am on the eve of a road trip to a Julie Roberts show in Knoxville TN followed by a day at Dollywood. I was out and up late the last 2 nig...
Posted by John on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 07:23:00 PST

Musical (and life this time) Musings, 22

Figured I'd write about September's events so far before things spiraled out of control. It's been relatively busy! Starting off with: Friday, September 1, Hometown News and Sarah Majors, Puckett's Gr...
Posted by John on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:42:00 PST

Musical Musings 21

In the spirit of doing this a little more, and thus not having quite such long blog entries, I figured I'd wrap up the month of August from the time of the last post. Here's where my desire and effort...
Posted by John on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:09:00 PST

Musical Musings 20 - August so far

Geez oh man, I thought about it today and was like "what WAS the last date for which I wrote here?", just looked back and saw it was for July 31? Are you kidding me? Where has the month of August gone...
Posted by John on Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:56:00 PST

Musical Musings 19

A lot happening in a short time, and barely a chance to talk about it all. But here I have a bit before hitting a gig tonight, so why not take advantage? Pickin' it up where we left off: Sunday, July ...
Posted by John on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 05:51:00 PST

Musical Musings 18

I know it hasn't been forever between bloggings this time, but I'm trying to do better so they all aren't so long. Plus I was thinking about and there have been a good number of things going on s...
Posted by John on Sun, 23 Jul 2006 01:05:00 PST

Musical Musings 17

Was Fan Fair really the last time I wrote anything here? I knew it had been a bit, but wow! Well, on the cusp of not having MySpace for a bit (i.e. I'm hopefully getting a new computer in a day or so ...
Posted by John on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:18:00 PST