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John Gardner

I love that Joan Osborne and Joe Osborn are side by side in my friends list...and now Anders? Will i

About Me

I’ve been recording in Nashville for roughly 25 years. That covers a multitude of songwriting demos and independent CD’s. I’ve also had a good run at mainstream CD’s by such artists as Don Williams, The Dixie Chicks, Josh Turner, One Flew South, John Kay, Phoebe Snow, Lee Roy Parnell, Michele Wright, Al Kooper, Tim O’Brien, Rory Block, Jerry Douglas, Jesse Winchester, Kimmie Rhodes and Willie Nelson.I’ve also toured with Earl Scruggs, The Dixie Chicks, James Taylor, Don Williams, Reba McEntire, Kimmie Rhodes, Kenny Rogers and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry staff band for several years.

My Interests

Running, hiking, cycling, walking with my wife Jennifer and our pup Hank.

Music:

Little Feat, Ry Cooder, Stones, Beatles, Al Green, Aretha, Staples, John Hyatt, George Jones, Johnny Bush, Patsy Cline

Books:

David Sedaris, Augusten Burroughs, Dan Millman, Christopher Moore

Heroes:

Avery Gardner, Deane Gardner, Buddy Harmon, Byrd Burton, Larrie London, Leo Jackson, Danny Rhodes, GB Gardner

My Blog

Interview from Drum Workshop's EDGE magazine

IN THE HEART OF DIXIE: JOHN GARDNER What made you decide to play drums? I always wanted to play drums. My parents helped me learn and acquire several different instruments, but once I felt the surge o...
Posted by John Gardner on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 06:48:00 PST