
Johnnie K-Guitar
Johnnie is from Akron,
Ohio, refining his playing skills throughout the concert and club circuits from
the age of eleven. Cutting his teeth with the likes of Tim ( Ripper) Owens -
(Judas Priest), Mark Matthews (Warrant), Neil Zaza and Freddie Salem - (Outlaws)
just to mention a few of the musicians hailing from Northeastern Ohio were
Johnnie first started playing. Johnnie’s song writing is very extensive
including all styles of musical effort Rock, Fusion, Heavy Metal, Jazz, Blues, and Classical
influences. With a remarkable live performance, that displays his high energy,
and burning soulful emotions, that is a must see! His specific blend of guitar
textures is totally original and sounds uniquely like no one else, although the
reflection of some of the greatest guitar players of our time can be heard
dancing through his fingers. The magnificent sound of heartfelt guitar
passages encompasses each and every song. He plays with total conviction and
dedication to each musical journey he takes.
The Johnnie K Band was formed in Akron, Ohio, in the seventies, since then he has toured,
and recorded over the span of 30 years. Performing a extensive library of instrumental guitar
tantalizing goodness. JKB reformed in Florida, in 2005, with the release in 2005,
called Keep on Pushin.
The album displays new uncharted sounds, featuring songs like Kickin, and
Stand Alone.
Johnnie’s guitar playing has been compared to Jimi Hendrix, Joe
Satriani, Steve Vai, Jimmy Page and many other guitar hero’s.
At present Johnnie is
working a heavy vocal based compositions for a new album
to be released this fall. The songs include the best new rock delivered to date form
the rocker. The band will take on a new sound providing a power
house, hard rocking heavy metallic approach using drop tunings, and also a new
addition to the guitar arsenal, a seven string guitar.
Working additionally on the new release called
Ruler of Time,
which includes 12 masterful instrumental songs, featuring his unmistakable
guitar playing abilities.
Electric Angel Productions 2011
Johnnie’s Equipment
Fender - Gibson - Ibanez -
Marshall -Digitech - Lexicon
- Rocktron - Art - Roland effects - Roland Guitar
synthesizer- Steinburg
-Mackie -Yamaha - DOD - and a array of others.


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