Artist description H.R. FunknStuff is John G. Stocks, One-Man-Band, Player-Of-All, Master-Of-None! I write and perforn many different styles of music. I particularly like Jazz, Funk, Soul, Old R&B, Folk, Blues, World and Acoustic music.

Music Style Jazoulblunk (Jazz+Soul+Blues+Funk) w/ a bit of WorldFolkElectricoustica on the side!

Musical Influences Chet Atkins, Greg Brown, Muddy Waters, Curtis Mayfield, Beatles, Frank Zappa, Kenny Burrell, Sly & the Family Stone, Beach Boys, Grant Green, Richard Thompson, Merle Travis, Tom Waits, Doc Watson, Al Green, Santana, Bob Dylan, J.J. Cale, Wes Montgomery, Sade, Caetano Veloso, XTC, Pat Metheny, Todd Rungren, Randy Newman, Dire Straits, Stevie Wonder, Hank Williams (Sr.), Meters, Leonard Cohen, Leo Kottke, Prince, Taj Mahal, Nick Drake, Ry Cooder, Etc...

Similar Artists See Musical Influences... Along with a bit of ME and a little bit of all the teachers and other musicians that I have played with.

Artist History I have played in many bands and ensembles; Solo, Duets, Trios, Variety Bands, Wedding Bands, Club Bands, Big-Band Jazz, Funky Horn Band, and others. I have been composing and playing music for 25 years. I have never sold any songs or done anything but write and record songs for myself and a few close friends and family. Sharing music with the WORLD is very exciting and very cool.

Group Members Me, Myself & I

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Balalaika, Dobro, Vocals, Harmonica, Drums, Percussion, Programing, Sampling, Keyboards & Kitchen Sink... I'll take a whack at just about anything if it makes noize...

Albums Songs For Roberto, H.R. FunknStuff, H.R. FolknStuff

Press Reviews "This Guy's Good!" - The FunknStuff Times

Additional Info Really Nice Guy!

Location Portland, Oregon - USA

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