My Bio :
As the son of a world-renowned concert pianist, John J Kirby III was influenced and introduced to the wondrous world of music from birth.
At the early age of three years old, John was already practicing his piano
scales as well as singing songs. By the time John reached eight he had begun
extensive lessons on piano and guitar with New England Conservatory of
Music. John practiced his love for music religiously in the form of theory
and composition several hours daily. At the age of seventeen, Johns interests led him to further study theory of music more intensely by attending elective courses with Berklee College of Music in Boston Ma.
Johns goal was to perfect and perform his own original work which he had been working on throughout his teen years, and he did just that. At eighteen
John formed a motivated and talented band by the name of Locust. Johns
versatility and uniquely gifted styles of lead guitar and piano were backed by
extremely strong melodic harmonious vocals. The band was welcomed
immediately in just about every major club and function in the New England area. Locust performed in such clubs as: The Frolics (Salisbury Ma), The Club Casino (Hampton Beach NH.), Mr. Cs Rock Palace (Boston Ma.), Paradise Rock Club (Boston Ma.) and Cranes Castle (Ipswich Ma.) for The Hollywood Actors Guild where they received an overwhelming response, just to name a few. Johns song writing and stage presence abilities had improved with experience from performing. His style of music ranged widely from contemporary rock, blues, and jazz along with his classical background. With John managing the business aspect of Locusts career, the band signed recording and touring contracts from Boston to St. Petersburg Fla. and across the US. to California. Locust eventually faded because of several interpersonal problems within the band. John continued to perform with other musicians playing along side many well-recognized musicians, such as The Joe Perry Project, The Allman Brothers Band, and one of his dearest departed friends Stevie Ray Vaughan. After his marriage to his devoted wife Lois in 1990, John decided to discontinue the touring aspect of the music business, although John did not stop composing and creating songs and ballads to this current day at his home using his state of the art digital recording studio. He and his wife, Lois reside in the beautiful scenic woodlands of New Hampshire.
John is also the CEO of a State Of The Art Recording Studio ( JTL Audio). Please feel free to stop by anytime to our Facebook page and say hello. We are doing a fund-raiser for the original 1st responders and God knows we could use the support. So even just joining our site gives hope to our mission! Rock On and Peace to all,
John
FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/Logic.USA

The Eagles, backed up by Fleetwood Mac, backed up by Boz Scaggs 1973!

My Gear:
1988 Limited Ibanez Floral Jem,
1968 Original Fender Strat,
1989 FG 470SA Yamaha Acoustic,
1985 FG331 Yamaha Acoustic,
Kawai CA9 USB/FW Digital Synth Piano,
QSC 600 Watt Stereo Power Amp,
Alto Mix124 12 channel board usb/fw,
Behringer 802 6 channel BU board,
M-Audio 1010LT sound card,
Line6 UX2 Pod,
Digitech TSR24 effects rack,
Galien Kruger CPL2000 pre-amp,
2/Shure SM57 dynamic Mics,
1950 Shure 55S Mic,
1 Behringer VC condenser Mic,
2/Audio Technica M40 headsets,
2/ Marshall half stacks-4/12s,
2/ Kustom 15" monitors,
Yamaha pwrd stereo mixing speakers,
1 Bad Arse Boss Metal Core Pedal,
1 Armstrong & 1 Signet (silver flutes),
-several dozen gold core cables,
A tote full of connectors/adapters,
Heaps & heaps of software,
and at least a pick or two :-)

Trciky question. when I was 4-8 years old I studied everything from Bach to Burt Bacharach taking piano lessons from The New England Conservatory of Music, BUT when I picked up the guitar at the age of 8, Neil Young was my main influence. and he is still awesome today!

Iron-Cross ( 1975-1977), "Locust" (1978-1990) and more recently "Logic" ( 2011-2012)
Locust toured for 12 years from Boston to FL to Cal

My dearly departed brother, lead vocalist and bassist extraordinaire, Billy Welch. He was our band "Locust" front man and Wow how he could hold an audience. He had the heart of a saint and not only sang from his heart , he lived and breathed music his whole life! * Rock On brother Billy, We shall jam together again.

Carson City Nevada ( 8,500 people). and the smallest audience is when I play to my wife who is my biggest fan :)

I can't answer this one.... way too many to choose from.. but as long as I had my acoustic, I'd be smiling