John Rainey Adkins (December 31, 1941 – June 18, 1989) was a self-taught guitarist and songwriter from Dothan, Alabama.
Adkins' bands played live on The Ed Sullivan Show,[2] American Bandstand, and NBC's Midnight Special.
He attended Dothan High School where he met many of his bandmates and made other important music connections.
[4] Adkins attended Auburn University for one year before pursuing his musical career full time.
Adkins attended Auburn University for one year before pursuing his musical career full time.
[8] They gained notoriety in the music scenes in Los Angeles and New York, becoming a popular live act at clubs frequented by other musicians.
[11] Beaverteeth was featured on late-night musical variety show Midnight Special, hosted by the DJ Wolfman Jack.