Will Johns

Will Johns (born 22 March 1973) is an English rock singer and guitarist. Leading the Will Johns Band he has performed with renowned artists such as Joe Strummer, Ronnie Wood, Jack Bruce, and Bill Wyman.[1][2] Johns is the son of record producer Andy Johns and nephew of Glyn Johns.[3]

Will Johns
Born (1973-03-22) 22 March 1973
London, England
GenresRock, blues, jazz
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1998–present
LabelsBig Bear
Associated actsGLYDA, Will Johns Band
Websitewilljohns.com

Early life

Johns was born in London to actress Paula Boyd and record producer Andy Johns.[4] He first started playing guitar at age fifteen and was encouraged by Eric Clapton. He went on to study performing arts in Oxford where he formed his first band, Cloud 9.[5]

Career

He then moved to Los Angeles where band GLYDA was formed with Jesse Wood and Tramper Price.[6] Johns returned to England during the mid-noughties and formed the Will Johns Band. In 2008, Johns moved to Brighton and the Will Johns Band released its first album, Count on Me, in the following year. His second album, Hooks and Lines, was released three years later through Big Bear Records.

Personal life

Johns' uncles include Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and the late George Harrison.[1][4] His mother Paula Boyd is the sister of Pattie Boyd, ex-wife of George Harrison and Eric Clapton.

Discography
  • Count On Me (2009)
  • Hooks and Lines (2012)
  • Something Old, Something New... (2016)

References
  1. "Big Bear Records Agency Page".
  2. "The Will John Band – Hooks & Lines". Morning Star. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  3. "Andy Johns Interview". BalconyTV.com. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2012 – via YouTube.
  4. Bacon, Peter (13 July 2012). "Will Johns play's at Birmingham's Brasshouse". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  5. "Will Johns Band". Blues on the Farm. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  6. "The Will Johns Band @ The Garden House, Saturday 14th July 2012". The Hearing Aid. 16 July 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
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