JOHN

John was born in Dumfries, Scotland and developed his interest in music at a very early age.

After several years of playing in "rock" and "blues" bands during the 1960's, John moved south to London, where his music took a back seat, until he discovered modern folk music through Magna Carta, David McWilliams and Gordon Lightfoot.

He moved to Kent, where he soon teamed up with a partner and started out on the local folk circuit, singing mainly Scottish folk songs.

John then moved to Bristol, met up with Suzie and formed Whiskey & Ginger. The next few years were spent performing up and down the country at festivals, folk clubs and on local radio.

After two successful albums, they disbanded, with Suzie leaving to go to Europe. Although John gave up public performances, when Suzie returned, she persuaded him to get back on the road.

As a result of contact with the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust and British Waterways Keepers Lock was born.