Will Johns

Leading the Will Johns Band he has performed with renowned artists such as Joe Strummer, Eric Clapton, Jay Kay (Jamiroquai) Ronnie Wood, Jack Bruce, and Bill Wyman.

[5] Some of John’s earliest memories revolve around the smell of electricity and music equipment emanating from the studios his father worked in.

[6] Hurtwood Edge was like a second home to the young Johns who continued to get exposure to musical instruments during his frequent visits.

Clapton proceeded to show him the opening riffs to Crossroads and Bad Love, but then let Johns learn the remaining parts of the songs on his own.

At an early age, Johns was between finishing school and living with his uncle or moving to Hollywood in hopes of starting an entertainment career.

The drummer, Chris Gale, is still a touring member of his current band; the pair have been playing together for thirty-two years.

Invited to Los Vegas, where Jamiroquai was playing that night as an opener for the Rolling Stones, Johns had a jam session at the MGM Grand with Jay Kay (Jamiroquai), Jesse Wood, Slash, Ronnie Wood, and a few other famous musicians, which ultimately led to the creation of the band Glyda.

Dealing with the break up of Glyda, Johns returned home and spent some time away from touring and rockstar lifestyle.

After the release of Count on Me, the song "On My Back" was praised by reporter Clive Rawlings who interviewed Johns for the magazine: "Blues Matters!".

Johns was invited to play in Russia on multiple occasions, including for a concert at a maximum security prison for serious offending women.

[9] It was during this time that John released his second album; Hooks and Lines, drawing inspiration from his stint as a commercial fisherman.