 Having been around for over 20 years, John is a well known and respected face in the British Gospel Music industry.
John is a member of one of the largest West Indian led church in England namely the New Testament Church Of God (NTCG), which has a membership of approx. 8,000 people. He is the Minister Of Music in his local assembly in Brixton, South London.
Born 20th April 1966, John known as one of Britains top Drummers and all round musicians, John Has been around for over 15 years, John is a well known and respected face in the British Gospel Music industry.
John was blessed by being the principal drummer for the first gospel musical to ever play at a major West End theatre called MAMA I WANT TO SING which starred Chaka Khan, the Legendary Doris Troy. This explosive production boasted a cast of the top British gospel musicians and singers in the country at that time. They played 8 shows a week and ran for 6 months from January - July 1995.
As a drummer John's list of credits in regards to the people he has played for is quite phenomenal as you can see if you visit his page of musical credits.
Nowadays John teaches drums and conducts regular vocal workshops for schools, colleges, churches and various music programs around the UK.
Although his drumming engagements are not as much as back in the day, John now enjoys seeing his son Andre and Dayna play drums with the same vibe he showed when he played regularly.Founder and Director John Fisher has had a lond and established career within the UK gospel industry, both front and backstage. Read more about the people he has worked with over the years. Artists that John has played for over his long and sucessful career include: - The London Community Gospel Choir,
- Chaka Khan, Noel Robinson, Mica Paris, Denise Williams, Ruby Turner, Candi Staton, Alexander O'Neal, Gabrielle, Ron Kenoly, Michelle Gayle, Graham Kendrick, Sharlene Spiteri(Texas), Cece Winans, David Carrick (Mike and the Mechanics), Kavanna, Manu D Bango, Piece by Peace, Ronan Keating (Boyzone), Paul Eaton (Beautiful South)
Television & Radio performances:
- GMTV, VH1, Songs of Praise, Gospel Train
- Denise Williams Show, O Zone, Radio's 1,2,3 & 4
- Capital Radio Christmas live recordings, Choice FM
Festivals:
- Glastonbury (UK), Greenbelt (UK), Phoenix (UK)
- Flavor (Holland), Festival of Sacred Music (Morocco),
- Numerous festivals sponsored by British Council:
- Israel, Turkey, Morocco, Poland
- Summer Nights festival (Japan).
While playing for the London Community Gospel Choir, they have performed with:
- Celine Dion, Elton John, Sting, Luther Vandross
- Puff Daddy, Faith Evans, Spiritualized
- George Michael, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton
- Mariah Carey, Eternal, Ruby Turner, Carlene Anderson
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