Johnny Clark

Day Job:Technical Product Specialist for BSS Audio.

Experience: Hmm, I started playing in 1978. I formed my first band at the age of 15 playing Rush and Ozzy covers. My first professional paying gig was Little Shop of Horrors at Lagoon at the age of 16 (beats bagging groceries). I graduated from the U of U in 1996 on a guitar scholarship with a double major in jazz composition and jazz performance. I have had the privilege of studying with great musicians such as Kevin Johansen, Don Ayers, Tully Cathy, Rich Dixon, Henry Wolking, Bruce Reich, and Ardene Watts.

Instruments: Gibson Les Paul, Fender Custom Shop Strat, Carvin HF2, Ibanez RG, Marshall JCM600, Mesa Boogie Triaxis, various 1x12 cabs, Martin acoustic etc.

Previous Bands:  Billy the Kid, All of the Above, Jupiter, Sons of Nothing, Crazy Red, Several Musical productions throughout the valley including productions at Kingsbury Hall, The Egyptian Theater (Park City and Ogden) and Westminster College.

Fill-ins:  Blue Deville, Remedy

Favorite artists:  Mike Miller, Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs), Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Gentle Giant, Van Halen, Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Allan Holdsworth, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Jim Hall, George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, John Scofield, Tal Farlow, Richie Bierach, Joe Pass, Dave Liebman, Clifford Brown, Horace Silver.

Favorite Foods: Chili Verde, Pot Stickers, and Szechwan

Hobbies: Aquarist, fishing, hiking and computers.

Favorite Quote: "I used to have Mad Cow's disease, but I'm alright Nooooooooow.
-Billy Connolly

What is funniest thing that has happened to you while playing in a band?

I was playing a musical that featuring men dressed in drag. One night , during very quiet section of the of the play, the lead (dressed in a nice little mini skirt) started breaking wind in time with the music (boy those overhead theatre microphones sure pickup everything on stage quite well).

About Johnny:

 Originally from Tucson Arizona, Johnny Plays guitar and runs sound for Listen Out Loud. He is a graduate of the University of Utah music program, and can be found performing  and running sound along the Wasatch front. He  is also involved daily with system design and integration and support for BSS Audio (Brook Siren Systems), part of Harman Pro Audio the largest audio company throughout the world.  In his spare time he composes music in his home studio, works on computers, and enjoys reading and working on sound systems (audiophile).