Born in Dublin, Ireland now settled in Newcastle NSW Australia. John’s love of singing and performing began after being chosen to represent his school at the Eisteddfods, singing solo in the Sydney Opera House at age 15. Around the same time, he picked up the guitar and he’s been playing rhythm guitar, singing and writing his own original songs from 16 years of age.
INFLUENCED BY:
The Beatles, Roy Orbison, John Lennon, Neil Young, Smashing Pumpkins, David Bowie and Bob Dylan.
ON STAGE WITH:
John was front man and lead singer in various bands in the 80’s such as ‘Axe’ ‘Harlequin’ and ‘Hidden Extras’ of which they were the opening band for the likes of ‘Cold Chisel’ ‘Dragon’ and ‘The Models’.
DISCOGRAPHY:
His Debut music Album ‘Surrendered’ Released 2022 is a collection of original songs written throughout his life in mostly Rock/Blues Rock, Folk Rock/Indie Alternative and Pop. They are upbeat to emotive tales of love, longing and life.
Single: Breathing 'On My Skin' Released Nov 2024. John Share's his deeply personal song of lament, losing a wife to cancer, in an emotive vocal with piano and strings accompaniment.
UPCOMING: NEW RELEASE: 'By the Crystal Chandelier'
John’s heartfelt pop ballad, vocal accompanied by piano and strings, in a sentimental and melancholy mood. Relives the memory and heartache of unrequited love.
MEDIA & COMMENTS:
For his Debut Album: ‘Surrendered’ John was interviewed and tracts were aired on Newcastle Live - local radio station.
Single: 'Breathing On My Skin' was aired on 2NVR - Nambucca Valley Radio
A fan’s comment on the ‘Blacktown Station’ track from ‘Surrendered’ Album -
‘Hauntingly beautiful and sad. So many feelings are brought to the surface with this song. Such great talent.’
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