Jonnie performed for Tyne Tees TV at the age of ten,singing solo with Bow School Choir,perfoming in Offenbach's 'Madame Favart' as a regimental fifer. After finishing school he played drums with top acts around the world.In the mid 80's Johnny formed his own band,wrote songs and featured in the film Stormy Monday with Sting and Tommy Lee Jones.For two years Johnny Joined the successful Reach Out Soul Show.Early in 20 he peformed at the Royal Albert Hall with great acts such as Joe Cocker and Van Morrison.