John Anderson

John has gained veteran experience supplying the rhythmic foundation for various groups and artists for the past 18 years. John has a chameleon like quality that gives his grooves an authentic feel and sound in any musical situation. From studio sessions, touring, teaching, and live local gigs, John has used each experience to develop the skills necessary to become one of the Midwest’s elite drummers. John is often hired for studio projects throughout the Midwestern United States including the famed Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN. John’s studio credits include full-length album and extended play CD’s, national and regional commercial jingles, independent movie and documentary soundtracks, and singer/songwriter demos. John operates and maintains a complete, professional drum tracking studio providing grooves for all types of artists and clients. Weather tracking live in the same room at a world-class studio or exchanging ideas over the web, John has the experience, talents, gear, and team player attitude to give the client exactly what they are after. If you would like John to contribute to your next project, please contact through email via Myspace for details and services. John is in demand as a touring professional having worked with The Osmonds, Dust for Life, El Buho, Mark Bilyeu, Cindy Woolf, Joel Eckels, Darrin Stafford, Jacqueline Nassar, Rags to Rich's, Pillbox, The Mark Chapman Band, Paper Sun, Farewell June, The Groove Tube, 50 Cent Haircut, The Dropouts, Super String Theory, Big Babe Martin & The Chump Change Blues Band, Don Shipps & The Titanic Blues Band, Barefoot Revolution, and many other professional touring/recording artists. John's touring experience has taken him throughout the United States and Canada, to London, England, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean. Please feel free to contact John about driving the drum seat for your next tour. John studied Percussion Performance at the Los Angeles Music Academy and Missouri State University. John has been a private drum-set and snare drum teacher for the past 10 years and currently maintains a busy teaching schedule at the infamous Pelligrino's School of Music. John was also a district winner of the 2008 Guitar Center Drum-Off. He continues to work in various projects throughout the region and can usually be found engaged with music somewhere in the Ozark hills. He lives in Springfield, MO. with his wife and their two pugs. Yes, they put up with the noise.I edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)