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John "Tank" Viavattine
Funk / Rock / Pop

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
United States

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Member Since2/16/2006
Band Websitemyspace.com/iamnocturnalme
Band Members So i Got to Groove
InfluencesJaco Pastorius, Victor Wooten, Adam Nitti, Marcus Miller, Stanley Clarke, Tom Kennedy, Larry Graham, Anthony Jackson, Bootsy Collins, Paul Jackson, Mel Schacher from grand funk baby! Richard Bona, Neil Jason, Tony Levin, Will Lee, James Jamerson, John Paul Jones, Duck Dunn,Flea, Tower of Power, Michael Brecker, Return to Forever, Paul Chambers, Charles Mingus, Bob Marley, Abe Laboriel, John Patitucci, Chick Corea, Jimi Hendrix, Oteil Burbridge, Jimmy Haslip, Gerald Veasley, Steve Gadd, Buddy Rich, Dennis Chambers, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Dave Weckl, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Incubus, 311, Red Hot Chili Peppers,Ralph Ortiz the man who taught me most of what i know, My Uncle Bob for getting me my first real steady gig (its a wonder what giggin in a cover band can do to your chops) ...and most importantly, the reason i got into music, the nastiest horn player around town, my old man, John Viavattine
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ROSCOE LOOP IDEAS TEEN TOWN Started playing 10 yrs ago at 15. Within the first year put a 10- piece funk/horn cover band together playing at various places in Rochester NY. Maximum age was 18 yrs old. Played Chicago, Tower of power, Blues Brothers, and various funk/soul/motown songs. Then started working with my uncle's cover band which put me through high school and really built up my chops mentally and physically. Studied privately for 2 yrs with Ralph Ortiz, rochester's top electric bassist (R.I.P ralphy). After graduating high school, went in to United States Marine Corps,went to the Armed Forces School of Music graduated at instructor qualified levels, and went on to perfrom with the 2nd Marine Division Band. After the Marines, went back to rochester and played with multiples bands including a soul/reggae band, various jazz players from the Eastman area, A hard rock band, and an Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz group called the Mambo Kings {Mambokingdom.com}. A memorable moment in the mambo kings was a gig with the Baltimore Symphony, unreal. Currently living in Baton Rouge, LA

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Samuel Brock II

Samuel Brock II



Jan 6 2010 12:13 AM

Happy new year man. I'll be seein you in a few short months
Mutant Bass

Mutant Bass



Dec 2 2009 4:54 PM

whut up!!! how's everything in here? hope all is well with life and music!

it's been a while!

hope your finding time to yourself! take it easy!

---posido
www.mutantbass.com

Think less. Play the bass with less physical effort. Free up your musicality.

FAITH ELIZABETH

Faith Viavattine



Dec 2 2009 4:53 PM

YOUR PROFILE PIC IS HOTT!!! YOU MUST HAVE HAD AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER~~~~♥♥♥  I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND A DAY!!!!!!!
Samuel Brock II

Samuel Brock II



Sep 6 2009 7:56 PM

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Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Sep 6 2009 7:56 PM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy!

Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.

Have you checked out my MySpace and www.faberoptime.com recently?
Oh and did you subscribe for my free (infrequent, no spam!) newsletter?

You might also enjoy watching some of my latest films:

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Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."

FAITH ELIZABETH

Faith Viavattine



Aug 4 2009 5:38 AM

YOU ARE THE BEST HUSBAND ON THE PLANET!
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Faith Viavattine



Jul 15 2009 3:46 AM

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Faith Viavattine



Jul 13 2009 9:23 PM

HI LOVE.....HOPE YOU AND THE GIRLS HAVE A GREAT NIGHT TONIGHT!!! I LOVE YOU!!!xoxoxoxo
Cory

Cory



Jul 9 2009 8:06 PM

Thanks for the add GREAT Sounding music...
Samuel Brock II

Samuel Brock II



Jul 6 2009 11:04 PM

Mirko Borach

Mirko Borach



Jun 28 2009 7:05 PM

Hey John,

thanks for the add and stopping by;)
Great tunes and bassplaying man !!!
Keep up the good work !!!

All the best & basstilicious greetings from Germany,

Mirko
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Jun 27 2009 7:27 PM

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Billy Sheehan

Billy Sheehan



Jun 26 2009 3:03 PM

Thanks John!
Glad you liked "Holy Cow"--very kind of you.
I wish you the BEST, Bro!
Your Friend,
Billy
FAITH ELIZABETH

Faith Viavattine



Jun 22 2009 8:20 PM

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~~~~baby, you are my rock...thanks for always being there for me!!! I LOVE YOU NOW AND FOREVER SWEETIE!!!
ChRiStY

ChRiStY



Jun 20 2009 4:24 PM

Nice new profile pic of you kickin ass on that bass!!! You have a pretty good photographer!!!!
FAITH ELIZABETH

Faith Viavattine



Jun 17 2009 12:49 AM

are u getting excited...don't lie i KNOW u are, why cause I am ur wife~~~your wife loves you much much...and don't worry, we will do "things" later 2 nite~k~....f.v
FAITH ELIZABETH

Faith Viavattine



Jun 12 2009 9:32 PM

hi my love, about to leave c's....c'ya in a few.....i love you
Integrity Music

Integrity Music



Jun 8 2009 5:38 PM


Thanks for being a friend of Integrity Music!

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ChRiStY

ChRiStY



Jun 8 2009 5:38 PM

Whats the name of the airport I need to fly into?????? Tryin to look at bookin a ticket soon..... Thanks!!!!!!
James V

James Viavattine



Jun 8 2009 5:01 AM

more like baby iguana nuts
Wave Steady

Wave Steady



May 30 2009 8:49 PM

Thanks for adding us, it is truly appreciated!  If you haven't already, you should check out a song or two of ours.  You may regret it if you don't...We think we've got some tunes that you'll be humming to yourself!
FAITH ELIZABETH

Faith Viavattine



May 28 2009 12:25 AM

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....you make me smile, always! the perfect couple, yes we are....and NOTHING OR NO ONE will ever get in the way of that!!!!
FAITH ELIZABETH

Faith Viavattine



May 25 2009 1:36 AM

LOVE~LOVE~LOVE my amazing husband!
All for YOU...ALWAYS.....YOUR WIFE
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Joey Holaway



May 20 2009 3:44 PM

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Jon



May 20 2009 3:44 PM

Hey you lil bitch hope you're enjoying working on ur b-day, make sure that b-day tat your getting of my face on your chest is 70s porn star bearded jon and not clean jon. Happy b-day you rat!
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