Biography
Born in Washington DC. Raised everywhere from Detroit, to Kansas City, to Charlotte, North Carolina. Having lived everywhere from Florida to Colorado to New York to the Carolinas and having traveled everywhere from California to Texas to Maine, John Myles is a genuine Wandrin' Man. Influenced by Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Nick Drake, Creedence, CSNY and The Band- John writes Folk, Blues, Americana and Gospel music. Current influences include Steve Earle, John Prine, Dan Bern and David Wilcox and the still seminal work of Bob Dylan and Neil Young. From protest music to love songs to songs that just celebrate the American heartland way of life, John's music is known for a unique voice, straight up guitar and exceptional lyrics (winner "Suggested Artist Award 2007 Song of the Year Song Writing Contest). John Myles plays anywhere from streetcorners to cafes, coffee-houses to churches , bars and parks and over the internet, where his songs receive over 125,000 plays a year. An entertaining storyteller and political satirist, he can be reached for booking by e-mail at John.Myles@live.com
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