Members for live gigs include Paul Jones on drums (who has played for Spacek, Don Blackman, Mica Paris and Rodney P) and other assorted musical miscreants.
HIRE JOHN FOR RECORDING/LIVE WORK BY EMAILING info@johnmyers.co.uk
Influences
Well everything's an influence but here's a list of stuff that's annoying the neighbours at the moment (bloody philistines)...Prince, AC/DC, Kraftwerk, Arthur Mullard, John Martyn, Al Green, James Brown/JBs, Jimi Hendrix, Lee Perry, Teddy Riley/Blackstreet/Guy, EWF, Zappa, Zapp, Marc Bolan/T.Rex, Kenny Burrell, Aphex Twin, Chic, The Fall, Deep Purple, Sly Stone, Mark Murphy, Throbbing Gristle, The Time, Jamie Lidell, Scritti Politti, Derek & Clive, Muddy Waters, Etta James, Jah Wobble, Jay Dee, shitty 10p easy listening 60's records which have at least one decent drum break, Bob Marley, Frank McComb, Ween, David Bowie, Kurt Elling, PIL, Soul Coughing, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pogues, D'Angelo, The Human League, Cameo, Elvis Costello, Stevie Wonder, Focus, ABC, Erik Truffaz, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, Jackie Wilson, The Cardiacs, Terence Trent D'Arby/Sananda Maitreya, Jimmy Smith, Sean James, Bootsy, Todd Rundgren, Daft Punk, Queen, Mint Condition, Kylie, Bob James, Chas'n'Dave, Aretha Franklin, Max Romeo, James Ingram, Serge Gainsbourg, George Benson, Beatles, Donny Hathaway, Peter Wyngarde, Chaka Khan, Masters At Work, Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, Pete Rock, Basement Jaxx, Lewis Taylor, Gang Starr, Eric Benet, Van Halen, Scott Walker, Nik Kershaw, Weezer, Beach Boys, Sinatra, Sex Pistols, Steely Dan and B.B. King amongst others. And I also like dodgy novelty records that everyone else hates.
Soul? Funk? Hip-hop? Rock? Jazz? Folk? This North London based singer and multi-instrumentalist of Irish parents isnt too bothered with the straitjacket imposed by such generic terminology.
Born in Camden Town, John Myers taught himself several instruments from an early age, with the exception of the violin, which he was introduced to at the age of 8. Hearing the music of Scott Walker, Jimi Hendrix and The Modern Jazz Quartet played around the house was bound to have an effect on his future musical direction; he even liked AC/DC long before they became the favoured choice of Mondeo drivers. Already writing many songs, his time at Salford University studying Popular Music And Recording saw him forming his own band which toured the UK, France, Italy and Norway. He was also highly commended as a runner-up in the PRS John Lennon Songwriting Awards.
Upon his return to London, he quickly realised an ambition of his to perform on Top Of The Pops as part of Shane MacGowan And The Popes, promoting Shane & Sinead O'Connor's single "Haunted". This led to touring work with Shane that involved playing many prestigious venues and festivals worldwide such as The Forum, The House Of Blues (LA), The Point (Dublin), The Fleadh (USA and UK), Montreux Jazz Festival, Roskilde (Denmark) and Pinkpop (Holland). In addition, he could also be seen on TV shows such as Late Night With Conan OBrien (NBC) and Late Late Show (RTE), as well as heard on live radio sessions for Radio 1.
He was also featured on a wide array of recordings for acts such as Kylie Minogue, Jaz Coleman (Killing Joke) and Mike Oldfield; being an in demand session multi-instrumentalist/vocalist, John continues to contribute to other recording artists releases, as well as recently remixing a Jamie Lidell track and producing other acts. He has also been recently accepted as a member of Martin Guitars' prestigious Artist Relations Programme.
With a Top 30 single co-writing credit in addition to having recently written with Universal artist Jack McManus and Kit Clark (formerly of the band Danny Wilson), his debut EP was released on the Bluedog Records label via iTunes at the tail end of 2007, with further releases to follow this year. He has also recently produced a single by Hannah Warman, as well as producing/writing for girl band Red Blooded Women (Planet Clique) and co-producing tracks with Pete Waterman for Same Difference's Syco/BMG album "Pop". John is also available for session/live work and emergency plumbing.
To celebrate 40 years anniversary Rhino Records have digitally remastered the old analogue tapes and re-released the lost classic album from Scottish band Cartoone on iTunes.
Download a piece of rare rock history Cartoone featuring Jimmy Page ( Led Zeppelin) at www.iTunes.com
Jimmy Page ( Led Zeppelin) appears on the album as guest artist on all tracks. He plays his Fender Telecaster on the band tracks, and his Gibson Acoustic on Withering Wood and all the orchestral tracks.
Download and own this piece of rock history at www.iTunes.com
Absolutely fantastic songs! Nice uplifting music, so laid back and funky. Dig your vocals and basslines. If I had to pick my favourite one, it would probably be 'Lawdy Lady'. And hey... wait a moment... Do I hear you pissing in the kitchen sink, deep down in the background?!...
ello again kind cartoon bodied man,, im glad you enjoy the music,altho these things always seem hollow on myspace,,i am in awe of your techincal proficiancy,you young son of a gun,yum yum,,,and you played on totps,,how qaint,,i is all jelous and racked with self loathing now,,to achieve this with a cartoon body,,its a brave man,,like one of those disabled buggerygars on rolfs animal hospital,,well,im envius of your impressive multiinstumentationism(gee the word looks too long!)with that dedication to the dark arts you must be a vailent lover also,,oh how we swoon,,and doth our caps,all olden times like,,, i may love you john but we must never let anyone know,,,,oh wait,,noooooooooo,,im lookng for musicians to hook up with,tho you are clearly way out my league,mr mcgowen,if you know of and genre pushing bucks that would like a bit of what the byrne is doing,send em my way,,,,peace out mo fo
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