John Mahon
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EPISODE 15: Percussionist, Drummer and Vocalist John Mahon has been playing with Sir Elton John since 1997. He has performed over 1600 shows with the superstar, in over 70 countries in front of millions. John was voted #3 Percussionist by Modern Drummer Magazine 2010 Readers Poll. He has recorded numerous albums with Elton John, achieving both Gold and Platinum success and played on BB King\\u2019s Grammy Award winning record, \\u201c80\\u201d BB King & Friends\\u201d. As a member of Sir Elton\\u2019s band, John has had the honor of playing with such noted artists as Billy Joel, Leon Russell, Lady Gaga, Ed Sheeran, Mary J. Blidge, John Mayer, Tina Turner, Cher, Michael McDonald, Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, George Michael and others. Born in Canton, Ohio, John\\u2019s early influences are in Jazz, R&B and Pop music - recording and performing all over the Northeast. Moving to Los Angeles in 1983, John quickly became an electronic drum enthusiast, programmer and songwriter while fronting his own band, \\u201cThe Stickmen\\u201d. As a singer and drummer he was the featured vocalist with Smooth Jazz artists Peter White and the band Windows both live and in the studio. He has toured with Al Stewart, Helen Reddy, Rita Coolidge, and on percussion and vocals with Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron. As a writer and producer John has composed for Jose Feliciano and Ad music for Ray Charles, as well as writing and recording music featured on HBO\\u2019s Vice, TLC\\u2019s LA Ink and The Hallmark Movies. johnmahon.com
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