Left to right: Danny Greenspoon; John Macfarlane; Douglas John; Dave Wilson; David Wallen; David Macfarlane (front); David Hayes; Alison Gordon
(Photo: Nigel Dickson)
STRANGER
THAN NONFICTION
THE STORY OF 3 CHORD JOHNNY
Hey, remember when people played music not for glory or for groupies or for riches, but just for fun? That's what brought together the members of 3 Chord Johnny. In fact, they all have day jobs, and are even somewhat well-known for what they do when they're not playing music.
They are: The Walrus editor John Macfarlane (guitar, vocals); journalist, author and playwright David Macfarlane (guitar, vocals); journalist and author David Hayes (bass, vocals); writer/editor Dave Wilson (keyboards, guitar, vocals); film/TV composer & documentarian Douglas John (drums, vocals); advertising copywriter David Wallen (blues harmonica); author Alison Gordon (percussion) and guitarist/producer Danny Greenspoon.
They play blues, R&B and soul characteristic of the music played by The Rolling Stones circa 1963-64 (thankfully, for audience and band members alike, pre-Spandex tights and baby tees). They are often joined by notable guests -- people who really are professional musicians -- who are always amazed that 3 Chord Johnny knows more than three chords. (They know five, and are working on a sixth.)
Listen to "3 Chord Johnny" "Bring It On Home"
(Photo: Nigel Dickson)