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John Bodiford

Drums, Harmony vocals

Hometown: Bryan, Texas


John got his first set of drums at the age of 10.
After the first 24 hours, his parents moved his drums, guitar and piano to the basement where he was allowed to "grow" in music.
Ten years later he began touring with numerous rock bands such as Shilo and Stoney West. He also got a taste of country music with Cactus Jack Daniels and Sonny Burgess, to name a few. His well rounded roots come from TCJC, Tarleton State, Texas Weslyan College and Paschal Schools Of Music.

John has been an ordained preacher, teacher, music minister and claims to be the best sinner in the band! We'll see. John has had voice training from Katy Dacus of Fort Worth's Casa Manana Fame, where he was told to shut up and play the drums. She and her husband, Melvin, played a role in pointing John in the right direction.

Later after much Crown Royal and Cuervo Gold, he was allowed to sing back up with most bands he has played with. These days, Shawn even lets him sing lead when no one is looking. Johnny has racked up quite a bit of studio time in Dallas, Houston, Nashville and his favorite Harry O's cowpasture studio in Wheelock, TX.

He has written with Anita Cox, Don Goodman and Steve Carr. So far we've seen some improvements in his "chops" but the best is still yet to come.

John Bodiford | PhilLivengood | Richard Reid | Wayne Taylor | Shawn Jennings | Maurice Jurena