Artist description J.Lynn Johnston utilizes his early diet of Motown soul and white trash power ballads to create a moving experience for the listener. His music is passionately polished. His vocals are crisp and clean, while his out-of-standard guitar tunings and keep th e song structures unique. J.Lynn has a gift for capturing the moments in life and love, and expanding on them with wit and insight. "I like to think my music hits people hard," J.Lynn says. "Whether it’s a particular lyric or a chaotic effect I layered int o the background of a song, I want people to cock their heads and say, ‘Wait… Lemme hear that again.’" - - - When J.Lynn was three years old, he sang the song "Bullfrogs and Butterflies" for his church in the Bay Area of California. Since those humble beginnings, he has lent his vocal talents to many recording projects and stage productions, including a smashing rendition of Richard Marx’s "Right Here Waiting" when he was eleven years old. - - - - J.Lynn joined his first real band at fourteen, and was promptly kicked out for not having a gritty enough voice for the Metallica and Nirvana covers th e other members wanted to play. Those wounds healed in time, and he has been playing in local scenes throughout California ever since. As the frontman for the San Francisco area’s Barefoot In The Rain, J.Lynn was able to stretch his songwriting wings a nd woo many women. San Luis Obispo, California’s HyperCell afforded him the opportunity to experience exotic cuisine with two tours of Eastern Europe, as well as garnering national radio airplay through mp3.com’s syndicated rock radio show. - - - - Think of Jeff Buckley fronting the Foo Fighters. Think of Bends-era Radiohead having tea with Soundgarden, then asking Michael Jackson to lend vocals. Whatever you think, just be sure to think of J.Lynn Johnston.

Music Style Articulate Guitar Pop

Musical Influences Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Michael Jackson, Elvis Costello, Jonatha Brooke

Similar Artists Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, Incubus, Matthew Good Band, The Posies, SDRE, Tonic, Soundgarden, Michael Jackson, Live, Jeff Johnston, Mad At Gravity, Backstreet Boys, N*Sync

Artist History Vocals/Guitar - Barefoot in the Rain (1995-1997) Vocals/Guitar - HyperCell (1998-2001) Vocals - Mad at Gravity (2001-2002)

Group Members J. Lynn Johnston - Vocals, guitar, baritone guitar, tenor guitar, bass *Kevin Marks - Drums, bass

Instruments Voice, guitar, baritone and tenor guitar, bass, drums, the occasional key

Albums Irony of Absence Felt EP (2001, out of print), Forthcoming Full-length solo Debut...

Press Reviews Here's what members of the press are saying about J.Lynn Johnston's vocal performances. ***** “Majestically melodic …power, passion, and a thoughtful lyricism that easily transcends the vast majority of fare currently found on the nation’s airwaves.” -Album Network ***** “The singer…has a knack for writing lyrics that are both personal and universal.” -MTV News ***** “Intensely melodic…offering sublime vocals and triumphantly soaring ballads” -Rock Sound Magazine ***** “Husky hooks and slick vocals” -CMJ Magazine ***** “J. Lynn Johnston is a strong frontman…he has a strong sense of melody and isn’t afraid to stretch his vocal chords to their limits and do the unexpected vocally.” -RockNWorld.com ***** “The standout is the sonic singing voice of one J. Lynn Johnston.” -East Coast Romper ***** “The tonality of his pipes is such that teenage girls should be dropping in the aisles swooning, as the mixture of feelings in his voice seems to be guided by emotions... Johnston also penned the lyrics, which show more of a poetic edge than the work of some of his contemporaries. His writing also tends to rise above the typical boy-wants-girl structure.” -NY Rock ***** “J. Lynn Johnston's struggling, heartfelt vocals (are) as real and honest as you can find in rock music today, an inspiring and deeply moving experience that makes you feel true to who you are.” -Shoutweb ***** “Johnston’s vocals have a sweet, almost pure quality that pierces the thick, rich, atmospheric wall of sound” -OnTrack Magazine ***** “(J.Lynn) never settles for "been there, heard that" melodic hooks. Instead…pushes inspiration to the limit.” -AudioRevolution.com ***** “The standalone lyrics are sheer poetry.” -TimePassTown.com ***** “J. Lynn Johnston's vocals effortlessly breathe life into the tracks, stealing the listeners attention with engulfing harmonies and a subtle mature grace that is both serene and enchanting while also possessing an almost unintentional commercially viable sensibility.” -The PRP.com *****

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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