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John Sleezer

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  • John Sleezer

  • 55 / Male
  • Chicago IL Worldwide, Illinois, US
  • Last Login: 11/27/2009
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  • Status: Married
  • Here for: Networking, Friends
  • Hometown: Chicago
  • Orientation: Straight
  • Body type: 5' 10" / Average
  • Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Children: Proud parent
  • Smoke / Drink: No / No
  • Occupation: Producer / Singer / Songwriter / Guitar teacher

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Let me start by saying that if you want me to add you as a friend i must be able to view your profile WELCOME ABOARD MY FRIENDS I WANT TO THANK THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE ME ON YOUR TOP FRIENDS AND PLAYLISTS I APPRECIATE IT I WILL TRY TO ROTATE YOU AND THOSE WHO DO THE SAME WITH ME ON A REGULAR BASIS My musical journey started at 6 years old when i picked up the accordian. I was taught to play polkas, waltzes and old standards. At age 11, I played at the Illinois State Fair. I learned to play Beatles songs on my accordion and I watched shows like American Bandstand, Shindig, Ed Sullivan, Johnny Carson, Lawerence Welk Johnny Cash , Andy Williams, Mitch Miller, Jack Parr, etc. with my parents so as a kid. I would sit in front of the TV and practice playing along with the TV and radio. In the late 60s I was shipped off to Tennessee to attend military school, where I played drums in the Drum and Bugle corps. I was also honored to be the Captain and MVP of the Basketball team

After returning to Illinois, I quit school (like an idiot) to pursue a career in music.

One day, I figured that my accordion was just sitting there, collecting dust, so I went to the music store and traded it in for a cheap guitar and taught myself how to play it.

In 1969, I played my first gig at the Boulder Hill Civic Center. I was paid $10.

I started the band "Oz" back in 1975. We had two drummers, Ken Kramer and Ron Reese rockin the stage together at the same time, with Bob Halstead on bass. Bob later moved out of state and we replaced Bob with Tom Fletcher on bass and then later on we added Greg Crenshaw as well. We then changed our name to "Hard Attack." After touring with Hard Attack, we made a couple of records. Unfortunately, my best friend and drummer of 10 years, Ken Kramer, hit a rock and fell off his motorcycle. He broke his wrist two days before we were supposed to play our first 10 week Canadian tour. We tried replacing Ken with a temporary drummer at the last minute, but after being with this guy for one day, we knew he was not gonna work out. We made it as far as S. Dakota and turned the bus around and came home. Tom Fletcher and Ron Reese died years ago R.I.P, guys you are missed.

In the 1980's, I wrote a song and did a PSA for WPWR Television about drinking and driving called "I'd like to see you again". A song about a friend who liked to party too much and died from drinking and driving. MUSIC IS LIFE

For a while, I worked at a recording studio duplicating Billy Graham's weekly sermons for radio stations throughout the world.

I did some voice-over work for television, which I love doing, and I also worked as a stage hand for the Paramount Theater on shows such as:

"Annie" "Grease" "Summer Song" "Chorus Line" "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" "Cats" "Sha Na Na" "Loretta Lynn" and many more.

I owned my own recording studio, where I produced myself and tried to help other artists, only to lose it to a fire. It was later used as a rehearsal spot for some friends of mine for a short period until it was resold.

I finished the I Remember CD a few years ago, i did all the Vocals, guitars, keyboard, and Bass tracks myself direct except two songs that John Lessick played Bass on Jeff Wild played the drum tracks, on my Roland TD-10 Kit Jeff and i did all the Background vocals, then we mixed everything in my front room at the house, with just headphones, because we did'nt have any reference monitors,and we didnt want to disturb my neighbors. so the mix and mastering kinda sucks, and i should have rerecorded some of my vocals tracks over as well, but i was in a hurry to get my songs out there .. Live and Learn John Lessick, moved away to Ohio and now plays with his Bues band Jeff Wild is in his new band still rockin and rollin Legendary drummer Mike Neff eventually replaced Jeff Wild on the drums, Mike played with Chicago legends Off Broadway, The Hounds, and also worked with Black Oak Arkansas, whom he met thru his roommate drummer great Tommy Aldridge Sadly Mike died in August of 2006.(R.I.P.)

I am currently writing new material and i cant wait to find the right players and crew to get my new band together, so i can just play music and let someone else, worry about the technical stuff etc. etc I am also still working at learning Logic 9 studio and Final Cut HD i am currently also AVAILABLE if needed to work with other bands, RECORDING STUDIO PROJECTS TV COMMERCIALS VOICEOVERS ETC.ETC. Sometimes i almost need to have 2 Bands just in case someone cant do a gig, most of the local artists are already either in great bands or they cant or dont want to travel out of state or tour I love to write songs and record in the studio however i need to be out there where i can connect with my fans and friends, so i really love to play out live, thats where its at for me and it's time for me to play around the world. I do MAINLY ORIGINAL music and some good old Rock n roll, Blues, Classic rock and a few country jams as well if you are interested in auditioning please send your info to John Sleezer P.O Box 5725 Aurora Il 60507 PLEASE DO NOT JUST USE this space or MYSPACE as a place to just ADVERTISE where YOUR next gig is, if you cant say hello once in awhile along with your SELF promotion then dont waste your time with sending me a comment about YOUR gigs, links, banners new music etc etc i dont do it to you PLEASE dont do it to me This is a place for fans and friends to comment my music so please be respectful if it continues you will be removed from the friends list.

Thank You Everyone Peace and love

John Sleezer

Please check out www.myspace.com/johnsleezer to visit the band's MySpace Page. You are also welcome to join me on Facebook and Twitter @ "

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  • Dianna Paul

    Nov 27 2009 3:42 AM

    Hello John, As we look around us there is so much to be thankful for.... Just me dropping in for a quick visit to wish you, your friends and all your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving.
    Always with love and respect.
    Your friend,
    Dianna.


  • actress Marianne M. ™

    Nov 25 2009 4:30 PM

    Thanksgiving Myspace Comments
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  • DARLINGDarling Darling

    Nov 24 2009 10:55 AM

    Happy Holidaze...
    LOL
    Peace & Take Care
    xoxoxo
    ML,
    D~
  • Nicole Storm …

    Nov 18 2009 4:18 AM

    John

    Thank you for your kindness!

    I appreciate your comment :0)

    Wishing you a fabulous day!

    Talk to you soon my friend :-)

     

    Nicole Storm

  • The Official Melba Moor… Online Now!

    Nov 14 2009 3:26 PM


     

    Bless you john Love Melba
  • Dianna Paul

    Nov 12 2009 3:14 PM

    Good morning John, On this special day I'd like to share "Rose" with you.

    I wrote and dedicate this "Rose" to all the Fallen Heroes and the Heroes left behind for finding the strength to go on.

    Always with love and respect.

    Dianna.

  • Dianna Paul

    Nov 5 2009 6:30 PM

    A special hello to a special friend. Hey "Bass Man" it sure is good to see you again !!!
    Always with love and respect.
    Dianna.


  • maria

    Oct 31 2009 12:57 PM

    Thanks you too....
  • Lee Silby

    Oct 31 2009 12:57 PM

    Hi John, Have a Happy Holloween!
      All Peace & Love Lee
  • Lee Silby

    Oct 11 2009 3:16 PM

    Hi John, It's fall and the season is here! The leaves are changing and the nights are in the 30s. Hope you're having a great time and enjoying life to the fullest!
      All Peace & Love Lee
  • Cole Emerson Higgins

    Oct 4 2009 11:37 AM

    Dropping by to say hi. It's weekend so hope your having a good one. By the way how's things going?
                                                                                     Keeping it low, Cole
  • Kimberly Bendix

    Sep 25 2009 6:03 PM

    Want to see what all the buzz is about, it even has MTV talking?  Add the new Green Hornet mini-series on facebook and you'll see what all commotion is about!  (and you'll even see me!  :)
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Green-Hornet-Web-Series/128727753169
  • Cole Emerson Higgins

    Sep 21 2009 1:34 PM

    Hi I'm dropping by to thank you for being a friend on myspace, it means a lot to me. Hope you have a great love filled day.
                                                                                        Keeping it low, Cole
  • Kayla King

    Sep 10 2009 3:19 PM

    From capital records Kayla King, Hi I would like to think you for being such an amazing friend and fan and supporting me
    Threw my journey in the music business with capital records! you mean so much to me every little thing you do and say touches my heart! please fill free to come and visit anytime I would love to here from you! my record comes out very soon in stores and on the radio
    I hope you will continue to support me in this as well! thank you your very special to me !!!!
    Kayla king
    xo
  • Broadcast Asylum Radio™Broadcast Asylum Radio

    Aug 30 2009 3:00 AM

    Thank you, John!
    It's always our pleasure to hear from you!
    Hoping all is well and we look forward to seeign you soon!

    ~From The Broadcast Asylum™ Crew~  

    BROADCAST ASYLUM RADIO



  • Jackie

    Aug 21 2009 9:54 AM

    Thanks John, hope you have a funtastic day.
    Jackie
  • Edward DennisEdward Dennis-Fogell

    Aug 20 2009 10:02 AM

    Thank you and it's great to hear from you.

    Haven't been on myspace for month with may shooting projects I've been working on to include just being cast in "The Green Hornet.

    I've also been taking the students in my "Audition Workshop" class out on location and shooting their workshop scenes as part of the class. A great perk for them that no one else offers in the business.

    Thanks again for the comment on my profile and keep in touch.
  • JaBeauxJaBeaux GrooveMaster

    Aug 19 2009 4:14 PM

    thank you Pictures, Images and Photos

    Yes
    indeed, yes indeed!! I'm soooo glad your on this Groove Train that I
    have rolling all over this Rock we Ride and really tickled Pink that
    our Friendship helps push the Flow for many! Thanks for Thinking of me
    on my Birthday...One my Mother will NEVER forget!  I'm Loving the
    Groove and the Mojo is Fantastic!!
  • Official Riverview Musi…Riverview Music Arts

    Aug 11 2009 1:49 AM

    Thanks for adding us!  Can you help spread the word about the festival?  The guys and gals we're raising money for truly deserve our help.

    Again, many thanks!
  • ♥marie♥

    Aug 5 2009 2:38 AM

    <----  :) dropping by to show some love
    HAVE A GREAT DAY!.
    much love marie
  • The Cryers

    Aug 1 2009 1:34 PM



    Join us in our Mini Road Trip of the Heartland! The Cryers are headed out to Chi-Town Friday Aug. 7th to play the Heart of Rogers Park at The Heartland Cafe, a venue that serves good wholesome food for mind and body. The Cryers will be performing songs from their new CD and from their great repertoire of classics and originals!!

    Then the next stop, is one of Michigan's historic and hometown venues, White's Bar in Saginaw on Saturday Aug. 8th. Family owned for three generations, with a reputation of providing some of "America's best live music" found in the "jukejoints and the backroads gin houses".

    So join us for 2 great nights of music as we ROCK the Heartland! Hope to see you there!!

    The Cryers at The Heatland Cafe
    August 7, 2009
    9:00 pm
    The Heartland Cafe
    7000 N. Glenwood Avenue
    Chicago (Rogers Park), Illinois 60626
    www.heartlandcafe.com
    773-465-8005
    Cover: $7.00

    The Cryers at White's Bar
    August 8, 2009
    8:00 pm
    White's Bar
    2609 State Street
    Saginaw, Michigan 48602
    www.whitesbar.com
    Cover:21 & Up $2.00, 18-20 $5.00.

  • Lee Silby

    Aug 1 2009 1:33 PM

    Hi JOHN, Hey its the weekend and heres hoping yours is as great as mine is going to be, so lets all have fun!
      All Peace & Love Lee
  • Jackie ₪The Music Gyps…Jackie N

    Jul 29 2009 2:09 AM

    Hello. John.]*



    I read and listened to your music page. I love your sound and bluesy music. Thank you for the opportunity to browse your page. From Facebook to MySpace is really nice to be friends on both pages. Your a very talented musician! I watched your videos after I was at your Facebook page. Excellent! I am really impressed. Lets stay in contact. I would really like to hear what is going on in your world. Personally and professionally speaking.

    My passion is in the music and here on the spaces there is so much from everywhere. There is so much to be appreciated to be able to listen to a variety of music; some signed and some unsigned. I am a music critic and taking a break for the season. I do miss the challenges of critiquing the music but I may not be back to my critic work on My Space until sometime in the Fall. I am taking the Summer off! Time to have some fun and relaxation.

    Music is Life, Like Air is to Breath...

    "The aim of music, the aim of a life can only be to increase the sum of freedom and responsibility to be found in every man and in the world. It cannot, under any circumstances, be to reduce or suppress that freedom, even temporarily. No great work has ever been based on hatred and contempt. On the contrary, there is not a single true work of music that has not in the end added to the inner freedom of each person who has known and loved it."
     ~J .08

    Thank you for your Friendship!

    Have a Beautiful Week!
    Jackie
    The Music Gypsy
    "MySpace ~ Independent Music Critic ©"
    (Off for the Summer!)
  • annJeAnnjeanette Brockunier

    Jul 26 2009 10:35 AM

    wow! movie star? thanks!! u have a great weekend yourself.
  • Lee Silby

    Jul 18 2009 8:35 PM

    Hi JOHN, Hope your doing well! Updates;  planning on being recording the new C&W album in the fall. Willie is doing great after her 5 Bipass surgry last Monday! My wife Rhapsody could use some prayers for her RA its been very painful!  All Peace & Love Lee