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About Me

I'm De...(De Marco Johnson) I live In Nashville, TN. and I am pure lover of music. I've been blessed with many opportunities to do what I love. Right now, I play keyboards, chromonica, and sing back-up in Chris Rice's touring band. I have also had the great fortune of playing with Kenny Loggins, Rachael Lampa, and Jaci Velasquez throughout 2005 and 2006. (I won't bore you with a full-blown resume) My hope is to bring a joy, peace, and love to whomever can receive it. So, put a smile on your face and keep a song in your heart! OH If you get a chance, check out my music page. I will put some stuff on there from time to time for curious ears. There are a couple of demos on there now from an artist (and brother) I'm working with named Wes Willett. myspace.com/demarcoaj This layout was handmade with love by the folks at My space or yours? Go get one!

My Interests

listening to music, playing music, songwriting, Music history, basketball (pro. and college), recent American history (especially 20th century), music, word games, genealogy, spirituality, good food, good friends and family, and more music.

I'd like to meet:

Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock,... mostly people who have influenced me musically. They are far too numerous to list individually...

Music:

I'm into a lot of different styles. It starts with soul, jazz, funk and gospel...to 50's and 60's R&B and 60's pop , 70's pop rock ,70's soul, even some 80's stuff, be-bop and some free-form jazz, jazz-fusion, some smooth jazz, some classical...I like a lot of artists, but mostly I am a fan of great songs.

Television:

If I'm watching T.V. it's usually music, sports, history, or some sort of documentary. I can't seem to keep up with prime time shows and reality shows wear me out took quickly. Sometimes, I'll watch TVLand because it brings back memories. After all, I am 90 years old :)

Books:

Here are a few BLUE LIKE JAZZ, WILD AT HEART, MEDITATIONS (Marcus Aurelius), TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, A SEPARATE PEACE, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X... I know I'm all over the place with this...and so on

Heroes:

My mother, Willie Coates,Jr. (My pastor in Indiana), Stevie Wonder (even though I've never met him), and most all my Savior...However, there are many people who have impacted my life with acts of heroism. So, a comprehensive list could go on for pages and pages. If you're in my life, then you probably qualify :)

My Blog

Whatcha lookin' at?

A few days ago I heard something that really stuck with me. I'm paraphrasing, but you'll get the point. IF YOU CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT THINGS, THE THINGS YOU LOOK AT WILL CHANGE... I just though...
Posted by DE on Sun, 11 Mar 2007 02:26:00 PST

Transition

It has been a while since I've written a blog. (If anyone's really concerned). I have noticed that lots of peoplein my life are in some sort of transition-including my self! I must confess that it i...
Posted by DE on Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:22:00 PST

Do what you love

If you do what you love, you'll always love what you do...Of course, I didn't come up with that one. But, it seems to make a lot of sense. Finding that thing that you are passionate about will bring...
Posted by DE on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:07:00 PST

Throughout the year

Let's not wait until the holidays To show how much we really care let's make it the way of our lives to share That christmas kind of love Throughout the year... peace, De Marco
Posted by DE on Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:03:00 PST

live and learn

Let's learn from our mistakes, then drown them in the sea of forgetfulness...
Posted by DE on Tue, 22 Nov 2005 10:55:00 PST

smile please

"It's okay, please don't delay from smiling...there are brighter days ahead..."
Posted by DE on Wed, 02 Nov 2005 02:50:00 PST