John


Gateway Band?
Blink 182. My sister had a NOW cd with All the Small things on which was the coolest thing I’d ever heard.

Favourite Album Ever?
This is too tough. London Calling (The Clash) /Static Age (Misfits) /Supporting Caste (Propagandhi) / Keep Your Heart (The Loved Ones)

Guilty Pleasure?
Cyndi Lauper – Boys just wanna have fun too!

Favourite Gig?
The first time I saw Alkaline Trio was pretty life-changing. It was the Crimson tour and I’d never heard a crowd and band be so in sync. They finished the set and the encore opened with Time To Waste. That piano intro to a crowd ready for more, oooooosh! As a 15 year old it blew my mind.
Special mention to seeing A Wilhelm Scream at Bottom of the hill in San Francisco. It was an absolute monster of a show!

Favourite Venue?
Rock City, Nottingham! Or The Maze, Nottingham (R.I.P)

Silliest Thing Done For Punk Rock?
Helped my wife up to crowd surf to then be kicked in the face by her Doc Marten, leaving me with a black eye.

What To Buy You If I See You At A Gig?
Just a pint is grand, thanks!

Band You’ve Seen The Most?
Alkaline Trio or Less Than Jake

Band You Wish You Could Have Seen?
There’s so many old bands I would have loved to have seen, of course, but I’d have to go with The Loved Ones. Especially as they were in my lifetime, I just missed out. Goddammit.

What Punk Rock Means To You?
It’s always about the music, of course. I love nothing more than discovering a new band and blasting their stuff on repeat for a week. But the community and connection that supports the music is amazing. Going to gig with friends and making new friends for half an hour whilst you enjoy the music together. Magic right there!

Other Interests?
I’m a nerd for models and small things, so enjoy painting and crafting. I love a good (or terrible) horror movie and enjoy watching Manchester United playing consistently inconsistent football. I’m also vegan and love cooking up a storm.

See the other members of the CPRW team here.

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  1. Help me spread a little punk rock joy in a world gone to crap. Every last cent goes to careplusnj.org - a nonprofit that helps people in NJ recover from addiction and mental health issues. 1st single at https://linktr.ee/lonertheband & 3 more to come!

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