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About Me

I took an interest in drumming at a young age, thanx to my Father who is also a drummer and huge influence. Taking lessons and playing all through school was a way of life. At 15 I began playing in clubs with some local bands, and had my first recording session at 16. After high school I teamed up with a friend from school and some guys I knew from some other bands and we hit the road. Mainly hitting the top 40 dance rooms in the northeast. Many yrs. and bands later I moved to Atlanta to give it a go. Since moving here in 98' I've been on 40 cd's. Always giving my best for the song, not for me. I believe in groove, soul and simplicity, but it's nice to throw something tasty in every once in a while. I've been very lucky to have played with some of my heroes and mentors, and make some beautiful friends along the way. I'm not going to list all these people and name drop, the pictures and memories are locked away for me. One thing I know is I will make music until the day I die. It's the only thing that cleanses the soul.Get your layout at Myspace

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Member Since: 6/18/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/tgzband
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Get the TGZ cd here. If you're not sure atleast click on the link and see who all is on it. I bet you'll want it then......CDBABY LINK for TGZ: Living Dangerously --
Influences:I'm also available on Mike Martins "2 0f 5" cd. This is a must have!!!!!! Mike is an INCREDIBLE musician, composer and friend. This is a very melodic and moving piece of art! An enjoyable listen. Check it out............... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- CDBABY LINK for MIKE MARTIN: 2 of 5 --
Record Label: It peeled off
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Atlantis Music Conference

Last week we had the amazing oppurtunity to be in The Atlantis Music Conference. And not only was it great to make some new friends, the workshops were very informable. Because of our new release "Ora...
Posted by John McKnight on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:30:00 PST

B.B.King

For 2 nights in a row I had the pleasure of opening for B.B. Not only is the thrill not gone, this man put on the best show I've seen in years. I've done some pretty cool shit! Played and recorded wit...
Posted by John McKnight on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:54:00 PST

Little Bastards

This morning as I was making coffee, I look out and there's Raul holding the pressure washer nossle, talking on his cell phone. I then realise that today is the day they're going to start preppin...
Posted by John McKnight on Tue, 15 Aug 2006 12:36:00 PST

New Release- Blues From Mars

I ran into Barry Richman this past week at Darwins who hooked me up with his latest release: Blues From Mars vol.1. Let me tell you what, this is an incredible recording. Some of the players on this c...
Posted by John McKnight on Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:49:00 PST

TGZ show in Va. Beach

The TGZ week of rehearsals and the show was extremely gratifying. Although I missed the shit out of my sweet baby, I couldn't have spent it more constructively. We got alot of work done in a short amo...
Posted by John McKnight on Sat, 12 Aug 2006 09:07:00 PST