Johnny Turk's History

I joined schoolmates Abe Feler, Steve DeYoung, and Ian Cooney at the age of 15 to form my first band in the suburbs of Montreal, Canada and have been rocking ever since. Over the years, my love for music grew along with my ability to play multiple instruments including the mandolin, flute, sax, guitar, and bass.

I have studied classical and jazz guitar extensively with several Dennis Sandole disciples including Rick Giordano, Bill Walton, and Jimmy Zalesky. I've also participated in the music performance program at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) as a voice major and performed in a number of operas including La Traviatta, Les Mamelles, and HMS Pinafore. I've played in various rock and pop bands over the years including Magic Bus, Jasper, The Johnny Turk Band, and Smash Radio.

Unofficial chronology of some of the bands you might have seen me in over the years:

• The Reason Why, 1967
• Whooping Crane Affair, 1968
• Amber Morning, 1969
• Brook, 1970
• Devil's Bite, 1971
• Magic Bus, 1972
• Honey, 1975
• Liberty, 1976
• Mirage, 1976
• Sandy, 1977
• Dawn, 1978
• I-95, 1982
• Jasper, 1983
• Geri Mingori Band, 1984
• No Angel, 1985
• Ahmet Sabri, 1986
• Johnny Turk Band, 1990
• Trash Radio, 2004
• Smash Radio, 2005
• Midlife Crisis, 2007
• Powerhouse 2010