John J Kirby III
(Biography)


 As the son of a world-renowned concert pianist, John J Kirby III was influenced by and introduced to the wondrous world of music from birth.
At the early age of three, 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 the 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, John  furthered his studies in the theory of music by attending elective courses at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Ma.

     John’s goal was to perfect and perform his own original works, which he had been creating throughout his teen years, and he did just that. At eighteen, John formed a motivated and talented band, “Locust.”  With his
versatility and uniquely gifted styles in both lead guitar and piano, John was  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. C’s Rock Palace (Boston, MA), Paradise Rock Club (Boston, MA), and Crane’s Castle (Ipswich, MA) for “The Hollywood Actor’s Guild”, where they received an overwhelming response, among others.

      John’s song writing and stage presence abilities had improved with experience. His style of music ranged widely from contemporary rock to blues and jazz, along with his classical background. With John managing the business aspect of Locust’s career, the band signed recording and touring contracts from Boston to St. Petersburg, FL and across the US. to California.

      “Locust” eventually faded due to interpersonal problems. 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 loving 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 from his home using his ‘State of the art’ digital recording studio. He and his wife, reside in the beautiful, scenic woodlands of New Hampshire.

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