What do you
do after years of fronting bands stretching from 80's indie rock to
CBGB’s punk? You stop and start again. In
January of 2003, John Gerard picked up his acoustic guitar and embarked
on a journey to tell the only story he knew, his own.
Born in Paris, France, John grew up listening to Billy Joel, The
Police, and Serge Gainsbourg, "the dirty mouth of French pop". After
moving to Massachusetts at a young age, John was introduced to Black
Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Minor Threat, and Iron Maiden. These
new sounds became an escape from what John would later draw inspiration
from. After forming a band at the age of 14, John played his
first gig one year later. This was the starting point for many
bands to follow. Now a solo musician, John has released four
separate recordings and has shared the stage with both local and
national musicians. John has captured audiences with his ability
to keep his performance raw and tangible. This emerging artist
resonates with the passion for story telling and brutal honesty.
His energy is contagious and his true talents of expressing emotions
are evident.
Tom Driscoll, singer/songwriter says, “This guy has a voice
that will blow you outta your seats! Powerful. John doesn’t
give casual performances.”
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