John J Cook

John J. Cook is one of the most requested artists on MBC Radio. He is heard daily by over 120,000 people in 84 communities across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, Canada. Johnny J. is no stranger to MBC Radio’s Saskatchewan Top 5 Countdown. He has held the 1 spot with his compilation ‘Deceit’ for two consecutive weeks, with other tracks, ‘I Did Not Leave’, ‘Hey Hey’ and ‘Baby’ climbing to the 2 spot. John J. Cook held the title of MBC Real People Playoff Champion twice for his songs ‘Baby’ and ‘Deceit’, both winning 5 weeks each.____John grew up in a musical family. His grandfather played organ in the local church and influenced John to learn the guitar and try singing. His mother played the guitar and sang at family gatherings since John was a baby, always encouraging her kids to participate. John recalls the music of The Beatles, which his mom played continuously in the family home, as his first exposure to a sound that instantly made him interested in playing.____John began his musical journey in March 1999 and has been writing and performing ever since, amassing over 30 original songs, most of which he has performed live. With regard to lyrics, John writes about what he knows best…the pros and cons of love and life; an approach that resonates well with a wide audience.____John J. Cook has performed in over 70 venues and gatherings in Canada. He has shared the stage with such notables as 2007 JUNO Award Winner Leela Gilday, 2007 JUNO Nominee Jason Burnstick, Canadian Award Winning & 2006 JUNO Nominee Billy Joe Green, 2004 Canadian Idol runner-up Theresa Sokyrka, Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Double Nominees Darrel De La Ronde & Saskia, Veteran Canadian Singer/Songwriter Don Freed & Accomplished Singer/Songwriter/Actor Tom Jackson.____John J. Cook has been compared to the likes of Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20, Elvis Presley, Kris Kristofferson, and Van Morrison. He has been interviewed for nationally aired TV and Radio broadcast, performed in ‘Voices of the North 2007’, ‘Saskatchewan Music Festival’, ‘Ness Creek 2007’ ‘JUNO Aboriginal Showcase’ and the ‘1st Annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Festival 2007’. And has garnered the interest of and has been invited by well-known English producer Steven A. Williams of The Chapel Studios.______________Here’s what people are saying…____“John J. Cook is fast becoming one of Western Canada’s premiere musical talents. A staunch do-it-yourselfer, Johnny J has recently garnered some international acclaim and is currently gearing up to record an album with a renowned producer in London. Go Johnny Go!” – Mike Gosselin, Eagle Feather News, June 2008, Arts & Entertainment____“He gets at least 5 requests a day…and that’s by doing it all himself. Recording, distributing, promotion, management. This guy does it all.” - Steve Kimble, MBC Music Director/Production Coordinator, July 2008____“Catchy hooks, clear words, thoughtful message. John J. Cook is the real deal and ready to take the next step to stardom. 4 out of 5 Eagle Feathers.” - Gus Jordan, Eagle Feather News, Upcoming (Aug/08), CD Review: Of Love and Life ____________________________________________________________ ______________________ Purchase the songs using this link below, this link is legitimate, I, John J Cook, swear. The information following this page is just telling you that you are leaving myspace.com and you are not to enter your myspace.com password, that's it, that's all, just keep following the links, thanks:
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