Artist description Myopia has set a new standard in what live music connoisseurs consider a stage show. Voted as the #1 Rock band in central Ohio by WBZX 99.7 The Blitz and (most importantly) the fans, Myopia has become a highly-flavored act in Ohio. Sharing the stage with acts including Staind, Buckcherry, Oleander, Monster Magnet, and Saliva to name a few. Myopia continues to overwhelm crowds with there high voltage pop rock.

Music Style Pop / Rock

Musical Influences Our Lady Peace, Tool, and Soul Coughing

Similar Artists Our Lady Peace, Soul Coughing and Snoop Dog

Artist History Myopia has set a new standard in what live music connoisseurs consider a stage show. Voted as the #1 rock band in Central Ohio by WBZX 99.7 The Blitz and (most importantly) the fans, Myopia has become a highly-flavored act in Ohio. Sharing the stage with acts including Staind, Buckcherry, Oleander, Monster Magnet, and Saliva to name a few. Myopia continues to overwhelm crowds with their high voltage pop rock. It all began in the early 90s in a minute, poverty stricken town of Foraker, OH. John England (vocalist) an adopted son of two devout Christians, was cramped in a small house with two other siblings in a town without a stoplight. Poverty stricken but a happy Christian family, John became pressured by his parents with the strict devote Christian life. Stumbling across his adopted brotherıs record player buried in his parentsı closet he began to listen to sounds of Iron Madden, The Doors, and Led Zeppelin which would forever change his life. With the strict rules of his parents he kept his new found inspiration to himself in fear of punishment of his parents and persisted his love for music. From that day John continued to write poems and rough songs which expressed his "restricted" life at home. A couple of years later John's parents moved to another small town of Mt. Victory, Ohio, where John met classmate Greg Braun (drums) and a friendship grew. Greg was no stranger to music, son of an artist/musician, Greg began his music career before the age of 3. Greg and John soon talked about their mutual love for music and the idea of a band arose. With the recruitment of Greg's younger brother Luke Braun (bass), who was also no stranger to music, they began to practice in the Braun's home. For months the boys practiced with the hope of sending their positive message to fans. With the doubting attitude of family and friends of their success only motivated the boys further. Struggling with a name that would best suit the band an idea came to John as he was looking threw his motherıs nursing books. He came across the word Myopia. Myopia: lack of discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning. As John read on he knew that the Myopia best fit everyone's perception of the band. In the summer 1999 Myopia released their freshman album Radius and it soon became a hit with fans of all ages. The CD received rave reviews from fans and press alike. The first print of Radius was sold out in only three months. (With radio stations in Ohio playing their single "Swahili Man" it was all the band could do to keep up with sales.) With the recent release of Superhero, stations across the Midwest have been spinning the released single "Superhero" with an overwhelming response. With strong record sales, a growing fan base, and most importantly great music, Myopia will be a band to represent the Midwest for years to come.

Group Members PJ-Guitar Mark-Guitar Luke(Hitler)-Bass Greg-Drums John-Vocals

Instruments Drums, Mics and Guitars

Albums Radius (99), Superhero (00) and Take You With Me (00)

Press Reviews http://www.myopia-rocks.com/images/Witt%20Write%20Up.htm

Location Columbus, OH - USA

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