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John

For those about to rock, we salute you!!

About Me

I'm an Artist and Musician. I love to draw and paint. I've played guitar since I was 20 yrs old. I enjoy writing and creating my own music. I am Co-Founder of Rocknotes Magazine. I have had the privilage to photograph and interview great artists such as Steve Vai, Savatage, Dream Theater, Jon Anderson(Yes),Ian Gillan(Deep Purple), Ian Anderson(Jethro Tull),and Bruce Dickinson(Iron Maiden). Most of the pictures in my slide show are from 1997-2001. I enjoy sushi, chocolate, red meat, and a cold bottle of Veuve Clicquot. I am Irish/American so I love St. Patricks Day, corned beef, potatoes, Guinness, and a good laugh or two. I love the holidays, especially Halloween. Something about candy, costumes, decorations, and scaring kids that I enjoy! lol. I honestly believe that life is a learning experience, but who says you can't have fun while you're here! I really like to travel. New York and L.A. are my favorite cities to visit.
My Siberian Husky Shamrock
Myspace Graphics
Myspace Layouts

My Interests

Art and Music, Photography, California, Jackson guitars, saving the planet, tattoos, dragons, gargoyles, traveling and surfing the internet.

I'd like to meet:

Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, David Bowie, David Gilmour, The Governator, Gina Gershon, Kate Beckinsale. People who share a common interest in the arts. Anyone who is not afraid to be themselves. SoulMates and open minded people.

Some of my gear. Lefty custom shop Jackson SL2 guitars. Mesa Boogie DC-3 head with matching 2x12 cabinet. Effects I use are the t.c. electronic G Major and an original EBow. I sold the custom flame guitar. I also own a baby Taylor acoustic.

My latest project is Metal Dragon Promotions. If you are in a band I will check out your music at Metal Dragon. I no longer add bands on here. If you like the Metal Dragon page send a friend request. I also want to thank Steph, Nocturna, and Nikki for all the great interviews and reviews they write for the page.

Music:

Led Zeppelin, Yes, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Black Sabbath, Dream Theater, Linkin Park, Korn, Kamelot, Queensryche, Savatage, Lacuna Coil, Bowie, Type-O-Negative, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Deep Purple, Megadeth, Ayreon, Tristania, Theatre Of Tragedy, Within Temptation, Rammstein, Marilyn Manson, In Flames, Epica, HIM, Zappa. Prog rock, Gothic and most types of Metal. Too much to list.

Movies:

The Benchwarmers, Mad Max, Star Wars, Lord Of The Rings, most Adam Sandler movies, Rockstar, The Longest Yard, Almost Famous, Rollerball, Slapshot, Heavy Metal, The Crow, Rambo First Blood, The Fast and the Furious, The Warriors, Escape From New York, XXX, Braveheart, Gladiator, Underworld, 300, Pirates Of the Caribbean, Gangs Of New York.

Television:

Mets and Giants games, The Simpsons, That 70's Show, Dog Bounty Hunter, Monster Garage, Driving Force, Mindfreak, LA Ink, Miami Ink.

Books:

The Lords and The New Creatures By Jim Morrison. The original TV Guide. I hate the new version! I'm not much of a reader....

Heroes:

Batman, Spiderman, Aquaman, Hawkman, Superman, Bartman, Criss Angel, Dark Angel, Snake Pliskin, Taarna the Tarakian, or anyone who contributes to making this world a better place. Do something nice for someone and please, help save our planet.
"If the doors of perception were cleansed everything would appear to man as it is, infinite." - William Blake.
Open up your mind to new ways of seeing the world, to new ways of thinking, and to creative possibilities.
"Perception is merely reality filtered through the prism of your soul." - Christopher A. Ray.
"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a persistent one." "One of the strongest motives that lead men to art and science is escape from everyday life with its painful crudity and hopeless dreariness, from the fetters of one's own ever-shifting desires. A finely tempered nature longs to escape from the personal life into the world of objective perception and thought." Both quotes by Albert Einstein....
I just wanted to share some great quotes and thoughts with all of you. I encourage everyone to follow their dreams, find happiness from within, and stay creative. Peace.....