Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

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Singer/songwriter John Gogo is from a large musical family in Nanaimo. He began his professional musical career with two of his brothers in the progressive rock band Graphics, touring around BC and Alberta. In 1985 John began playing his acoustic guitar in pubs, beer parlours and at folk festivals. He released his first album 'Coal & Wood' in 1990. He followed it up in 1994 with 'It Never Fails', an album with more of a roots rock feel. More touring and TV appearances followed, from Victoria to Toronto, and his music videos --'I Don't Even Know Her', 'String of Pearls' and the title track--enjoyed rotation on Much Music & CMT. The year 1997 saw the release of 'Leave a Light On', with the single and video 'Brown Eyes'. The Victoria Times Colonist calls John "one of the most talented s... more...