John has created successful companies in three countries. The initial company was Basement Music, in which writers like Augustus Pablo and Dennis Brown were signed to long term contracts. Basement evolved into a highly successful management company. The first artist was Joe Jackson who went on to become a multi platinum and gold artist. Everything but the Girl were the next successful artists.

John moved to New York and became the manager of Television, Tom Verlaine, David Bowie, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Liona Boyd, and The Proclaimers, who were more very successful and original artists.

He took a gap year and went back-packing through Africa for almost a year. After returning to his other reality, he was asked to become Head of International at Rykodisc. He established a network of licensees, distributors and publishers throughout the world.

After five years he followed his heart and moved to Brazil. He created a highly successful publishing company, Basement Brazil, which rapidly became the leading independent publisher in Brazil. He sold his company to BMG and was appointed Managing Director of BMG Brazil for almost a year. He resigned as he realized he did not wish to be part of a corporate structure.

Since then, he had the concept of a new music business partnership and created the new adventure of Rocking Gorillas with his partners and friends, Maíra and Helena.

Onwards and upwards! We will be having Fun!