Mostly rock-oriented, but I like a whole range of genres.

driving force started in the late 90s as a coverband we did pubs and clubs, the singer and bass player left so the band finished .i kept the name and started writing originals and started a band called damned if we dont and now im mainly on my own these days writing and producing my own stuff,i bring people in when ever they and I wont, i just love music have played since 12 years old, been in lots cover bands over the years but got really sick of having to do songs other people wanted so I stop playing covers and only do originals these days and loving it, I put my heart in to it, its one off things in my life whats kept me going, im a west Aucklander westie through and through,Julian Dods life long member of driving force and dear friend playing bass and guitar 0n a lot of the songs i hope you injoy what I produce, keep rocking and may we have a peaceful loving earth,ps thanks to all the fans that support me john.

Guitarist bass player singer, jack of all trades master of none lol have been honing my writing skills for a few years now. Used to be a shredder but now i'm more interested in the song itself . Earlier influences included Yngwie Malmsteen , Steve Vai etc, now I'm more into a well written song with decent lyrics than ten hours of top speed guitar solos.   Important influences that may or may not be apparent in my songs are quirky bands such as Radiohead, Porcupine Tree (love 'em !!) and stuff from the less traveled path eg ottoman court music, Indian and middle eastern and Armenian music, just anything that makes your ears prick up.

 Keen to do recordings with and for people as well as just catch up and talk tech or ideas and inspiration or whatever, feel free to message and comment - words are the oil of the social interaction machine .. Thanks for listening ! :-)

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