John Ball (musician)
John Thomas Ball (born May 10, 1990) is an American Christian musician and guitarist, who plays alternative rock, folk rock, indie folk and indie rock music. He has released three extended plays, Found Among the Broken (2010), John Ball (2013), and By Declaration & the Death (2016).
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Birth name | John Thomas Ball |
Born | Birmingham, Alabama | May 10, 1990
Genres | Worship, Christian pop, Christian rock, Christian alternative rock, folk rock, indie rock, indie folk, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, guitarist, worship leader |
Instruments | vocals, guitar, bass |
Years active | 2009–present |
Associated acts | The Sleep Design |
Website | johnballmusic |
Early and personal life
John Thomas Ball was born on May 10, 1990,[1][2][3] in Birmingham, Alabama,[4] where he graduated from Oak Mountain High School in 2008.[5] He received his baccalaureate degree majoring in music business from Belmont University in 2011. Ball is currently in the process of obtaining his master's degree in theology from Liberty University.[6][7]
Music history
His music career began in 2009, with the band, The Sleep Design, where he is the bassist. He released a solo extended play, Found Among the Broken, on November 16, 2010.[8][9][10] The subsequent extended play, John Ball, was released on May 21, 2013.[11][12][13][14] His third extended play, By Declaration & the Death, was released on February 12, 2016.[15][16][17]
Discography
EPs
- Found Among the Broken (November 16, 2010)
- John Ball (October 2, 2013)
- By Declaration & the Death (February 12, 2016)
References
- Broadcast Music, Inc. "Songwriter/Composer: BALL JOHN THOMAS". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- John Ball (@johnballmusic) (May 10, 2011). "In honor of my birthday today, you should all send 3 people to johnballmusic.com". Twitter. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- John Ball (@johnballmusic) (May 14, 2013). "Thankful for good friends and all the birthday lovin over the weekend. (23 candles)". Instagram. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- John Ball (@johnballmusic). "About". Facebook. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- John Ball (@johnthomasball). "John Thomas Ball". Facebook. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Mobilizing Students. "John Ball". Mobilizing Students. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Murphy, Josh (March 20, 2011). "Interview – John Ball". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Fryberger, Scott (January 18, 2011). "John Ball, "Found Among the Broken" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Pettersson, Eric (December 14, 2010). "Review – John Ball – Found Among the Broken EP". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Morrissette, Brian (November 18, 2010). "Found Among the Broken EP Review". Christ Core. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Yap, Timothy (July 27, 2013). "Review "John Ball" EP Review". Breathecast. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Barbee, Ryan (December 8, 2013). "John Ball, "John Ball EP" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Hamm, Josh (May 25, 2013). "Review – John Ball – John Ball EP". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Davies, Jono (June 10, 2013). "Review – John Ball – John Ball". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- Shriver, Mikayla (March 22, 2016). "Creative Eclecticism". New Release Today. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
- Munachen, Lucas (March 23, 2016). "John Ball, "By Declaration and the Death" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
- Cordle, Matthew (April 25, 2016). "Review: By Declaration & The Death – John Ball". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved May 1, 2016.