Born in New Zealand and raised in the coastal town of Torquay, Victoria, Johnny Hawken grew up with a guitar in his hands and a surfboard under his feet.
Johnny was introduced to playing instruments at a very early age. Starting with the piano at 5, he then progressed onto the guitar, and quickly becoming a talented musician.
By early high school Johnny was playing in pubs as a lead guitarist in the band 'Red Rattle Snake', which was fronted by a young Xavier Rudd. The band went their sepa...
Born in New Zealand and raised in the coastal town of Torquay, Victoria, Johnny Hawken grew up with a guitar in his hands and a surfboard under his feet.
Johnny was introduced to playing instruments at a very early age. Starting with the piano at 5, he then progressed onto the guitar, and quickly becoming a talented musician.
By early high school Johnny was playing in pubs as a lead guitarist in the band 'Red Rattle Snake', which was fronted by a young Xavier Rudd. The band went their separate ways after a few years, but Johnny continued to study music and play the guitar as a passion.
In his mid 20's Johnny finally discovered his singing voice, and started performing solo. More recently, Johnny has toured Tasmania, played the Rip Curl Pro with Ash Grunwald and The John Steele Singers, supported Pete Murray, and was a finalist in the Tooheys Extra Dry Uncharted Band Competition.
Influenced by artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Buckley, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny has taken elements from each of his favourite musicians and blended them to create his own original sound. The feel for his own music is a bluesey rock taste in light and shade with flowing melodies and strong guitar overtones.
Johnny plays regular gigs with his band The Royales (Matt on Drums, Sam on bass/backing vox).
If you enjoy a great blend of guitar riffs, falsetto vocals and heartfelt lyrics then you'll love Johnny Hawken. Let his music speak for itself and have a listen...
See you at his next gig.
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