Artist description The music of John Wesley has been called lyrically sensitive and musically dynamic. Players Magazine calls Wesley's music "hooky, well organized songs which are hard to categorize." Wesley's current brand of guitar-driven acoustic and electric songs represent the cultivation of a diversity of inspirations from alternative, progressive, classic rock and folk genres intertwined with "plainclothes" lyrics drawn from the poetry of the common man. Furthermore, his skillful, versatile and energetic guitar style complements with fury his soulful emotionally-charged vocals reminiscent of Roger Waters or Bruce Springsteen. But what really appeals to Wesley's fans worldwide is a spark of sincerity and sensitivity so oft absent in today's mainstream music.

Music Style guitar rock

Similar Artists Roger Waters, Bruce Springsteen, Marillion, Fish, Seal, Michael Stipe, Steve Hogarth, Eddie Vedder, U2

Artist History Most recently, John Wesley has performed as lead guitarist for Scottish neo-prog legend FISH on a lengthy European and UK Tour and on several US dates. Wesley's band opened for the Fish show each night and between his solo performance and as axeman for the mighty Scot, Wes has won over new legions of fans here in the States. He is planning to perform as guitarist on Fish's next studio album, FELLINI DAYS, sometime next year.John Wesley's professional music career began in the early 80's in the Tampa, Florida area where he founded 1991 Southwestern Music Conference's showcase act Autodrive. The following year Wesley embarked on a solo career and became the premier opening act for British rockers Marillion on seven consecutive tour legs around the world -- especially North and South America, the UK and Europe -- where he played for hundreds of thousands of fans. In 1998, Wesley embarked with ex-White Lion frontman Mike Tramp on an extensive tour as premier opening act for the prestigious Peter Frampton/Lynryd Skynyrd tour.Wesley's 1994 first album, Under the Red & White Sky on Racket Records quickly sold out it's first pressing of 10,000 copies and has been repressed in 1998 quickly selling another 10,000 plus copies. His second release, The Closing of the Pale Blue Eyes, also quickly sold out and has been re-released as a bonus disc on the NEW remastered Under the Read and White Sky disc.Wesley's third solo effort, The Emperor Falls, for former Music for Nations label magnate Martin Hooker's new venture, Dream Catcher Records was a major hit in Europe, quickly selling out it's first printing. European distribution of this critically acclaimed album continues.

Albums Under a Red and White Sky, The Closing of the Pale Blue Eyes, Emperor Falls

Location Tampa, FL - USA

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