JOHN GARR BIO
From the days of childhood, music has been a part of John’s life. His rural home near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, provided the creative atmosphere needed to start his career. It was there he started piano lessons at the age of five and when in the third grade, decided that the saxophone would be with him for life. In his early teens, John borrowed a guitar from a neighbor and quickly learned a few songs and then started his first group, “THE ROGUES”, who played at local teen dances and parties throughout his high school years.
After high school, John joined a hot local group called “THE KINDRED SPIRIT” and recorded his first single. Since those early days, John has gone on to play houses throughout the eastern seaboard on his own and as a part of several groups. Two more single recordings were chalked up during these early years. As with the first, these were well received on regional air play. However, there was no promotion to carry them to national exposure.
In 1982, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he met JOE STAMPLEY, with whom he toured for eight years, doing appearances on the nationally syndicated shows ‘HEE HAW’, TNN’S “NASHVILLE NOW”, “NASHVILLE GOSPEL”, and a host of other top shows. He also appeared in the “MOE AND JOE” hit country video, “BOYS NIGHT OUT”, and performed on their hit album, “LIVE AT BAD BOB’S”.
Finally, wanting to go it alone, he formed “THE JOHN GARR BAND” in Nashville, playing a mixture of oldies, country and original tunes. John and his band was the house band on the local hit television show, “THE SATURDAY MORNING SHOW” for four years. He wrote the theme song “JAMMIN”, which was nominated for an EMMY in 1992.
John’s creative genius, combined with his never-ending desire to succeed, has paid off. His unique interpretation of music, his many versatile talents and styles, and his knowledge of “the road”, have developed him as a seasoned artist who knows how to please an audience.
