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John Johnson

Author: John Johnson

John is a Tampa native and an immensely passionate music lover. He’s currently the Creative Director for PDQ Chicken, and in the past worked as lead designer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, receiving a 2002 Super Bowl ring. As Art Director for Big 3 Records, he created art for Cheap Trick (Rockford and Sargent Peppers album covers), Stryper and Jon Secada among others. With his two children in college, he has more time to attend concerts with his wife of 30 years. His love for his hometown of Tampa, is only surpassed by his admiration of a diverse range of musical styles.

A CONVERSATION WITH DIONNE WARWICK: GRACE, WIT, AND TIMELESS MUSIC

by John Johnson It’s not every day you get to speak with a legend, but the moment Dionne Warwick’s unmistakable voice came through the phone…
June 17, 2025
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METALLICA AND FRIENDS DELIVER AN IN-THE-ROUND ROCK ONSLAUGHTMETALLICA AND FRIENDS DELIVER AN IN-THE-ROUND ROCK ONSLAUGHT

by John Johnson, Photos by Chaz Dykes of Chaz D Photography Last September it was announced that one of the biggest heavy rock bands of…
June 8, 2025
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RICK SPRINGFIELD AND FRIENDS TOOK US BACK TO THE ‘80S

by John Johnson , Photos by Chaz Dykes of Chaz D Photography The “I Want My 80’s” concert tour kicked off its nostalgic run on…
May 30, 2025
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CHEAP TRICK ROCKS MAHAFFEY THEATER’S MONUMENTAL 60TH ANNIVERSARY

By John Johnson, Photos by Chaz Dykes of Chaz D Photography This past Saturday, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater celebrated their…
May 6, 2025
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HEY HEY, HE’S THE MONKEE: A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH MICKY DOLENZ

by John Johnson, Photos by Chaz Dykes of Chaz D Photography Micky Dolenz’s performance at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater was a heartfelt tribute…
April 14, 2025
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TWO ICONIC BANDS ROCK THE SOUND

By John Johnson, Photos by Chaz Dykes of Chaz D Photography On a brisk, windy evening at The Sound in Clearwater on Saturday, 38 Special…
March 18, 2025
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THE CROWBAR WAS FEELING IT: AN EVENING WITH THE BAND FEEL, THE DIRTY JANES AND HIBISCUS

By John Johnson, Photos Chaz Dykes of  Chaz D Photography The concert at The Crowbar in Ybor City this past Thursday, was an unforgettable trifecta…
February 25, 2025
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THE BAND FEEL, DOING IT RIGHT

By John Johnson (Photos Band FB) I recently sat down for a phone interview with two members of a band that rolls through town this…
February 19, 2025
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LOVERBOY AND STYX BRING THE HEAT ON A CHILLY FLORIDA NIGHT

by John Johnson, Photos by Chaz Dykes of Chaz D Photography It was an uncharacteristically cold night in Clearwater last Friday, but two faves from…
January 14, 2025
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