John Fitzgerald McGill is a native of Clover, SC. His journey into music began at the early age of 2. His father the late John Lindzay McGill recognized his gift and talent to sing and play guitar early by placing toy guitars in his hand and taking him to all the professional concerts that came near the area. Little Fitz was seen at the concerts with the toy guitar trying to imitate what he was seeing and hearing. When Fitz turned 5, His father knew that it was time to get him a real guitar.
In the early 60’s, manufacturers were not making many small neck guitars that would fit his small hands However, after searching the Carolina’s John McGill found that special guitar in Shelby NC at a local music store which Fitz still has today. His father worked faithfully to provide Fitz with the foundation of wisdom and love that he needed to succeed in life and music until he passed away in 1988.
As a result of diligence, perseverance, and a strong passion for excellence, Fitz has adapted to all music styles. Although his first love is the guitar, he is also skilled on other instruments.
I would like to take a brief moment and honor someone who has been dear to me in my career of music and ministry. Her name is Janice Barnette Adams. Known throughout the world as the "The Queen of Beach" God has used her in so many ways to deliver me, support me, pray for me, and more importantly love the stuggling me through so many dissappointments and set backs. I honor her for the achievements of success in helping so many people get to their Destiny in life. I love you Pastor Janice.
Fitz has played with major recording artists on tour, on location and on many televisions spots. He is a sought after musician in the realms of Contemporary Christian, Gospel, Rock, Blues, Jazz and R&B. He has played with such artists as; Janice Barnett Adams, Jett Edwards(Japan),A7, Dr. Bobby Jones, Bishop Weeks and Juanita Bynum Weeks, Trae Pierce, Canton Jones, Keith Washington, Jonathan Phillips, Freda Battle featuring Israel Houghton, Parkes Steward, Allyson Williams, Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, Mellissa Morgan, Kelly Price, Kevin Cloud, Jerome Kyles, William "Big Worm" Blunt, Donald Lawrence, Shirley Ceasar, Ronald Winans, Willie Neal Johnson, Adina Howard, Christopher Williams, Ralph Tresvant, Steven Daniels, Ricky Dillard, Dorothy Norwood, Pilgrim Jubilees, Canton Spirituals, Johnny Gill, Sons of Glory, Harvey Fuqua and the Moonglows, William Guest of Gladys Knight and the Pips.
Ever seeking new challenges, in 2005 Fitz turned his boundless creative energy to film scoring. He co-produced, performed, and scored his first film “The System Within" www.thesystemwithin.com As a result and success of that, he presently is working on his second film “The stick up kids†directed by Hawthorn James. It's due out this spring 2008.
In addition to playing, performing and recording with talented and well known musicians, Fitz will soon release his first solo recording project called “Fitz†this spring 2008
Fitz’s dedication, love, and passion for all mankind developed a music style in him that reaches every culture and generation. Audiences feel and know that they are loved during his performances.
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