ÿþ<html> <head> <title>Musician John Paul - Singer/Songwriter of Classical, Folk and Progressive Rock Music</title> <META NAME="Keywords" CONTENT="John Paul,Lynker,Paean Enterprises,Musician,Guitarist,Recorder,Singer,Songwriter,ASCAP,Recording Artist"> </head> <body bgcolor="ccccff"> <center> <table width="640"> <tr><td></td><td><center><img src="img/Musician.gif"><br></td><td></td></tr> <tr><td></td><td><center><img src="img/JP_Logo.gif"><br><br><hr></td><td></td></tr> </table> <table width="640"> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top" width="120"> <font face="tahoma" size="2"> Influences:<br> <a href="http://thebeatles.com" target="_blank">The Beatles</a><br> od<br> <a href="http://www.yesworld.com" target="_blank">Yes</a><br> <a href="http://www.genesis-music.com" target="_blank">Genesis</a><br> <a href="http://www.blazemonger.com/GG" target="_blank">Gentle Giant</a><br> <a href="http://www.sonymusic.com.hk/faye/main.html" target="_blank">Faye Wong</a><br> <a href="http://www.kennyloggins.com" target="_blank">Kenny Loggins</a><br> <a href="http://www.billyjoel.com" target="_blank">Billy Joel</a><br> <a href="http://www.jamestaylor.com" target="_blank">James Taylor</a><br> <a href="http://www.harrypartch.com" target="_blank">Harry Partch</a><br> <a href="http://www.comnet.ca/~jkahane/ren/renaissance.html" target="_blank">Renaissance</a><br> </font> </td> <td valign="top"><center><img src="img/Bio.gif"></td> <td valign-"top" width="120"> <font face="tahoma" size="2"> Supporting:<br> <a href="http://www.sonymusic.com.hk/faye/main.html" target="_blank"><b>‹sòƒ</b></a><br> <a href="http://www.kakiking.com/" target="_blank">Kaki King</a><br> <a href="http://www.emiliesimon.com" target="_blank">Emilie Simon</a><br> <a href="http://auralgratification.com/id10.html" target="_blank">Kevin Bartlett</a><br> <a href="http://www.susiesuh.com" target="_blank">Susie Suh</a><br> <a href="http://www.pacificmoon.com/html/shao.html" target="_blank">Shao Rong</a><br> <a href="http://www.rocklink.com/vig.shtml" target="_blank">The Count</a><br> </font> </td> </tr></table> <table width="640" <tr> <td> <font face="tahoma" size="2"> Musician John Paul began playing guitar in 1968 at 11 years old, composing his first song at age 14. In 1972, John Paul took his first and middle name as his stage name (can you guess who influenced that decision? Send an <a href="http://www.musicianjohnpaul.com/Email.html">email</a> to JP). A promising electric guitarist, influenced by Steve Howe, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Leslie West and many others, John Paul was hopeful a career in music would be his destiny.<br><br> Throughout the '70's and '80's, John Paul performed in various bands throughout Albany, NY, Boston, MA, Washington D.C., Santa Barbara and the San Francisco Bay Area. He composed and produced several hard rock songs, but found a softer side in 1984 when he took up classical guitar. By combining nylon stings with wooden recorders, John Paul developed a sound that is an attractive soft alternative rock, pop-folk with a streety and heart felt grit common in grunge.<br><br> Having taken acting from 1984-86, a fan early Genesis (remember Peter Gabriel as Rael?), John Paul has an affinity for the dramatic arts, and welcomes that into his music with every beat.<br><br> Late in coming, still in pursuit, Musician John Paul continues to build on this musical style and venture. He appreciates and thanks you kindly for any and all your support.<br><br> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><center> <font face="tahoma" size="2"> Webpage &copy 2004 Paean Enterprises </font> </td></tr> </table> </body> </html>