John will tell you he has been involved in music since he built a makeshift bass guitar in 1968 which in reality was a painted piece of wood with 4 pieces of string stretched over it. With this priceless piece of equipment he tried vainly to pluck out the notes from the bass parts of his favourite Beatles and Hollies songs. His first proper gig was with the SOUL TOPPERS soul band in 1969. Growing up in the suburbs of Manchester during the 60's inspired a lot of people and helped mould John's musical direction. Along with his long time friends Mike Fogg, Bob Elliott, Gary Lomax, Mario Keenan, John Harvey, John Adams, Glenn Mitchell, Les Roberts, Gordon Milton, Paul Young and his brother Malcolm he has been writing and performing music most of his life.
After stints with SPEED, SLIPPED DISC and PALM SPRINGS in the 70`s (including recording sessions with Bee Gee`s producer Ossie Byrne) John located to North Wales in 1981 and joined Prestatyn-based band CANDIDATES FOR WAX and then THE CENTREPEDES. The 90`s saw him joining up with Bangor-based band THE BALANCE and for the past 7 years John has given up live gigs and decided to concentrate more on his first love, recording his own songs. He has settled down into the digital home recording revolution and is now focusing on getting some of those old songs revitalised and new one`s written. After working on instrumental music for the Welsh Digital College TV programmes in 2001 he went on to complete a lifetime`s ambition of recording his version of The Beatles "RUBBER SOUL" in 2002. He then took steps to record self-penned material with the "NORTH SOUTH" cd release in 2004 under the guise of enigmatic Canadian country-popster Charlie Angel following that with 70`s retrospective "GAINING IMMORTALITY" (2006) and since then he has been working on the much anticipated forthcoming 2007 "KITSILANO" project.
When not resuscitating his youth with his stalwart musican friends, John is right at home producing music with many up and coming artists and bands.
His historical musical pedigree can also be found in the pages of the MANCHESTER BEAT website (www.manchesterbeat.com) and accompanying books. HIS FIRST 3 CDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM CDBABY.COM OR BY CONTACTING JOHN DIRECTLY THROUGH THIS SITE. THE COST INCLUDING P.P. IS £8 PER CD. ALTERNATELY INDIVIDUAL SONGS BY JOHN/CHARLIEANGEL CAN BE BOUGHT FROM I-TUNES.
hi john. after xmas there will be the release of the album, and then there will be some tours and whores you no the one? sorry mrs blight?? hahaha peace big it up.marc
Hey Johnny heard the snippets on CDBaby great stuff, looking forward to hearing the full tracks, its seems like a consept Album taken together withyour last one, a musical roadtrip across America up to Canada, stunning.
Hi Johnny-this should be the first review of Altered States! John's talent s as a songwriter, musician and producer are all evident here. Despite the range in ages of the tracks 2002 -2009 the album still has a feeling of togetherness. The songs are ear candy, catchy, sing along, feel good music. John's love affair with Canada is evident in several tracks, and the album's title. I'm sure his Uncle Pete, now departed, would have been proud, and I can see him now in his Mustang, riding the highways with Johnnys music coming out of the Cd player. Canada Chief! Another great effort Johhny-thanks for the music. Gazzer
Hello john long time no see. How is everyone and everything? I'm fine just waiting for the next big film project. (maybe vicious culture 2 ) or something totally different. Anyway get on touch because it would be nice to catch up. Say hi to jean and the cat for me
So I believe John It might take me a while - you wouldn't believe it if I told you how long it took me to make the transition from vinyl to CD!
All's well with me thanks - my daughter tells me the weather in Wales hasn't been half bad during the last week or two, so hope you've been enjoying it too x
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Hi John Just wondered if you've heard the snippets from Gilbert's up & coming CD on his website. Nashville obviously gave him inspiration cos they sound pretty good Hope you're keeping OK x
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Hi there John-similar weather to U over here in France-great!I remember Marcher Sound-but haven't listened online yet - I adore that Purple Gang track btw!! As for gigs...counting the days until October-Gilbert at Royal Albert Hall. Take care x
Hey Johhny-will look out for package-cheers . Presents list ok -will check out this weekend. Made Alfredo on monday, better print/sound-about 20 in -good show! have done cover version of Lay Down Sally for Carl's wife -Sally-Anne (50 in October) will send you backup/mix discs, next week, if I get chance- Speak to you Monday night 6ish- Gazzer
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It might take me a while - you wouldn't believe it if I told you how long it took me to make the transition from vinyl to CD! 
