Jon's musical personnel will vary from location to location. His primary music unit includes:
Kasey Square - Keyboards
A.J. Knight - Bass Guitar
Wellington Britt - Drums
with auxiliary instrumentation.
Influences
Jon's music has been influenced by nearly every genre of Music, from the blues to hip-hop, Jon's gift is his ability to pull from the best of our musical heritage. Some of Jon's strongest influences are:
Aretha Franklin - LIVE @ Fillmore West
Gladys Knight - Memories
Stevie Wonder - Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants
Rachell Ferrell - I Can Explain
Bilal - First Born Second
D'Angelo - Voodoo
Soul Stirrers - Jesus Gave Me Water
Chick Corea - Solo Piano: Originals, Pt. 1 (Live)
Born and raised on the south side of Richmond, Virginia, Jonathan Bibbs (better known as Jon Bibbs) is a singer, songwriter, producer and musician who is making quite a name for himself in the independent music world.
Jon’s musical odyssey began at the tender age of two years old, when his mother, (a Baptist preacher and pastor) enrolled him in piano classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. By age 12, Jon was being heralded as a “musical prodigy,” playing engagements with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra and playing all of the major stages in the Richmond metro area.
Jon enrolled at Hampton University in 1999. While at the university, Jon discovered his vocal abilities at late night recording sessions with dorm-mates and music engineering students. Before long, the secret was out.... Jon could REALLY sing! Once again, Jon became a local sensation; this time in Hampton Roads.
In 2001, Jon released his first recording project “True Story”. The CD took off in the local market, and began to turn heads of musical taste makers throughout the eastern region of the U.S. His follow up project “Red: The Color of Love” proved to be a major breakthrough for Jon, garnering him national attention and putting him in high demand throughout the east. The release of his last project, “Unbreakable” (2005) solidified his place in the underground soul music world.
Since his entry in the music industry, Jon has recorded and performed along-side some of the music industry’s best producers, musicians and performers including: Roy Ayers, Kardi’nal Official, Conya Doss, Morris Day & the Time, Kris Haskins, Bilal, Busta Rhymes, John Legend, Anthony David, Mike Philips, Raheem DeVaughn, Sleepy Brown, Stick Man (of Dead Prez), Chuck Brown, Ledisi, Donnie, Jaguar Wright, Jean Grae and Nottz Raw and many more.
In August 08', Kyte TV took notice of the buzz and approached Jon with a partnership deal. Fans will follow and interact with Jon during his recording sessions, rehearsals, while on tour and his journey as an independent musician to mainstream success. Jon uses his Kyte Channel in addition to his other multi-media tools to help promote other artists in the indie soul community. "I believe in lifting others as I climb." He says.
Jon understands that his success and massive following all come by the grace of the Most High God, made manifest through the support of his fans, peers in the industry and the ability to provide an experience of showmanship like the pioneers that paved the way... as pure gratitude. Currently touring & working in the studio, Jon is no longer considered underground nor confined to the label as a "Soul" artist .. but a LIVE PHENOMENON.
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