john1113885

SEEKING

Vocalist, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums.

ABOUT

56 year old punk rock 'n' roller, young of mind, body and soul, lyricist/songwriter, former bassist in CT bands, most notably the Vagabonds, (see videos to hear the kind of stuff I wrote) looking for other punks/rockers who have a desire to create something. I am primarily looking for a songwriting partner, or partners, people who are more on the musical side of things, that are into bouncing ideas off of one another, to work with and write tunes together, and hopefully create things with, as I am more lyrically inclined than musically. I can most certainly come up with basic song structures and melody, they just could use some polishing and input. I am looking to hopefully get a band or bands going, and work with them primarily as a songwriter, as I am just not that interested in performing anymore. I have a bunch of songs written already from my previous band The Vagabonds that are most certainly available for use. I am open to working with all ages, races, genders, orientations, whatever, all that I ask is that you be into the influences I have listed, and have a strong desire to have some fun, make some noise, and maybe, just maybe, get somewhere with it all. If anything at all I have said interests you, please feel free to contact me at Relayer730 at America OnLine dot com. At the very least, we can talk. And who knows......

Screen name:: john1113885
Member since:: Feb 15 2016; Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 25
Gigs played:: Over 100
Most available:: Days

Influences

As far as performing and songs I have written, my influences have pretty much been The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, The Who, The Undertones, early Alice Cooper, T. Rex, Johnny Thunders, early Cheap Trick, The Buzzcocks, 60's garage, surf, bubblegum, Eddie Cochran, Generation X, The Stooges, early Kiss, The Professionals, Sweet, early Bowie, original Misfits, basically loud, fun, guitar driven rock 'n' roll. As far as in general, my tastes run from Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Beatles (as a band, and solo), The Rolling Stones (mostly up to the mid '70's), New York Dolls, 70's Aerosmith, 70's Elton John (can you tell I have a thing for the 70's?), Nick Lowe, Badfinger, 70's pop, Beach Boys, Phil Spector, The Clash, James Gang, Grand Funk, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, blaxploitation soundtracks, Curtis Mayfield, Al Green, reggae, 60's and 70's soul, Motown, Philly, Neil Young,Hank Williams, Black Flag, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Buffalo Springfield, X, Velvet Underground, The Cult, Miles Davis, and so much more.