Email Johnny:
johnny@mightyorq.com

Former Gigs
The Buddhacrush
Pot Roast--Wednesday night institution at the Last Concert Cafe

When did you get your first bass?
I was thirteen - I had to sell half my comic book collection to make it happen and my parents helped. Thanks Dad! It was a Peavey Fury, P-Bass copy. I sold it some years back to make froom for more gear.

What made you want to play?
I had been playing my older brother's guitar for a few years and learning what I could from him. I was playing trumpet in shcool band at that time but wanted to play an electric instrument or drums. I probably would have started on drums if not for the simplicity of a stringed instrument - less to buy and maintain for a 13-year-old boy!

Who are your influences?
My biggest influences are historical figures in rock/pop: Duck Dunn, Chuck Rainey, Ron Carter, James Jamerson, Carole Kaye, John Paul Jones, Berry Oakley and Verdine White. There are a lot of great bassists in the local scene here in Houston.

Boxers or Briefs?
Commando

What is your favorite song lyric?
"Love - its a bitch" The rolling Stones "Bitch" 1971

If you could take anyone out to dinner, who would it be?
Jewel, I hear she's got a crush on me.

If you could see any band live, who would it be?
Sly and the Family Stone circa 68-69, on a night when the whole band showed on time and played the whole show.

What is your favorite dog?
Labradors

Who is your favorite NBA star?
Jewel

NFL?
Jewel

Who is your favorite author?
Hemingway

Who is your favorite poet?
Whomever came up with "There once was a man from Nantucket..."

What gear do you use?
I prefer tube amps. I own two early '70s SVT heads that I swear by. They don't make'em like that anymore. I have various sizes of Ampeg cabinets depending on the size of the room, but I'm open to alternatives as far as the speaker cabinets. There's a lot of great gear on the market these days. I prefer old-fashioned, passive electronic basses. I use a stock P and a stock J Bass, both make in the 1990s. Effects are not crucial to me, but I do own a few. I use my Octaver more that anything.

What was your favorite gig ever?
Had a great time in Missouri - and I DIDN'T spill any BBQ sauce on my pants.

Name some famous encounters?
Once, when I was about 7, Dusty Hill was among the few passengers on a 747 coming into Houston from LA - my family was coming to Texas to visit family and Dusty said hello to my Aunt. I imagine Dusty took one look at me and thought to himself, "That goofy little F#*&er is gonna be one hell of a bass player one day."

Oh, yeah, bars...what's your favorite bar?
Cheers!

What is your favorite animal?
Wolves

What is your favorite band of all time?
Earth, Wind, and Fire. I don't like the Cure

Who is your favorite comic book hero?
Spider-Man

What is your favorite movie of all time?
"Star Wars" (episode IV), and Hammer film from 50s-70s

What is your favorite color?
Sea-foam green

Regular or decaf?
Regular

Favorite actor/actress?
Peter Cushing/Dana Delaney

Favorite joke?
"Did you hear about the new pirate movie? Its rated 'Aaarrrrr'"

What did you want to be when you grew up?
A racecar driver, Peter Criss, a doctor. Ironically, these days, Peter Criss needs a racecar driver to get him to the doctor.

What is your favorite condiment?
Mustard/horseradish

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop?
I usually crunch into it after it has been in my mouth, so I can't count the individual licks.

What is your favorite book?
"Fox in Socks" - Theodore Geisel

What is your favorite restaurant?
House of Pies (Kirby)

What is your favorite store?
Half price books, for the cheap, plentiful, and incredibly mixed vinyl.

What is your favorite TV show?
Cheers!

Best quote of all time:
"Is who the one?!?"; "Maybe you're the one" - various drunk girls.

What was the name of your first pet?
'Scamp'. He's dead.