John Davis (singer-songwriter)
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John Davis is a founding member of the rock band Superdrag
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was beginning work on their fourth full-length record, Davis was an alcoholic. One night as Davis was driving, he claimed he felt the presence of God
. "At first, I started to feel really uncomfortable," he tells The 700 Club
. "I just started to feel funny, and I didn’t really know why. The next thing I knew, for lack of a better term, I just went into a cold sweat. All of a sudden, I just knew that God was dealing with me. I would compare it to a car going from zero to 60. It was like going from zero conviction, to maximum conviction, in a heartbeat. I knew that the void in my heart, my life, would never be filled with a liquor bottle, or anything else, but Him. I said, 'Lord, I'm tired of running. I'm tired. Give me peace.' It was like a cool breeze, a cool wave." Davis gave up alcohol at that moment, and turned his life to Christianity
. This inspired the metaphoric title of Superdrag's fourth album, Last Call for Vitriol
. In 2003 the band split up.
is a combination of his signature pop melodies and a devout faith in God. In March 2006, John put alternate versions of the songs from his album on his website. Davis has finished recording his second solo album titled Arigato!
, which was released October 2, 2007, at shows and by pre-order.
band My Red Hot Nightmare, where he was a guitarist, backing vocalist, and second string drummer.
Superdrag
Superdrag is an alternative rock band from Knoxville, Tennessee. The band had a hit with its 1996 single "Sucked Out" off their album Regretfully Yours, for which a video clip was broadcast regularly on MTV...
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Superdrag
Davis' primary roles in the band were that of songwriter, singer and lead guitarist. By the time SuperdragSuperdrag
Superdrag is an alternative rock band from Knoxville, Tennessee. The band had a hit with its 1996 single "Sucked Out" off their album Regretfully Yours, for which a video clip was broadcast regularly on MTV...
was beginning work on their fourth full-length record, Davis was an alcoholic. One night as Davis was driving, he claimed he felt the presence of God
God
God is the English name given to a singular being in theistic and deistic religions who is either the sole deity in monotheism, or a single deity in polytheism....
. "At first, I started to feel really uncomfortable," he tells The 700 Club
The 700 Club
The 700 Club is the flagship news talk show of the Christian Broadcasting Network, airing in syndication throughout the United States and Canada. In production since 1966, it is currently hosted by Pat Robertson, Terry Meeuwsen, Kristi Watts, and Gordon P. Robertson, two of whom will host on any...
. "I just started to feel funny, and I didn’t really know why. The next thing I knew, for lack of a better term, I just went into a cold sweat. All of a sudden, I just knew that God was dealing with me. I would compare it to a car going from zero to 60. It was like going from zero conviction, to maximum conviction, in a heartbeat. I knew that the void in my heart, my life, would never be filled with a liquor bottle, or anything else, but Him. I said, 'Lord, I'm tired of running. I'm tired. Give me peace.' It was like a cool breeze, a cool wave." Davis gave up alcohol at that moment, and turned his life to Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
. This inspired the metaphoric title of Superdrag's fourth album, Last Call for Vitriol
Last Call for Vitriol
Last Call for Vitriol is the fourth professionally released full-length album by Superdrag, released by Arena Rock Recording Co. in 2002. Bassist Sam Powers decided to leave the band following the tour for Last Call for Vitriol; and during the making of the album, John Davis became a devout...
. In 2003 the band split up.
Solo work
On March 8, 2005, Davis released his first solo album, playing all instruments on the record, with the exception of some bowed strings and percussion. The self-titled record, John DavisJohn Davis (album)
John Davis is the twelve-song album released by former Superdrag vocalist/guitarist John Davis. John Davis is his first solo recording since parting ways with Superdrag, and it conveys his newfound faith in God.-Track listing:-Personnel:...
is a combination of his signature pop melodies and a devout faith in God. In March 2006, John put alternate versions of the songs from his album on his website. Davis has finished recording his second solo album titled Arigato!
Arigato!
Arigato! is the self-released second album by Superdrag vocalist/guitarist John Davis. The album was released in the midst of Superdrag's 2007 reunion tour; as well as selling the album at shows, the band found the song "Tell Me I'm Not Free" so close to their sound that they made it a regular...
, which was released October 2, 2007, at shows and by pre-order.
My Red Hot Nightmare
He then joined Christian rockChristian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band My Red Hot Nightmare, where he was a guitarist, backing vocalist, and second string drummer.
Return to Superdrag
In 2007 the band reunited to tour once again before the members decided to stay reunited with Davis as their lead member.John Davis
- (2005) John DavisJohn Davis (album)John Davis is the twelve-song album released by former Superdrag vocalist/guitarist John Davis. John Davis is his first solo recording since parting ways with Superdrag, and it conveys his newfound faith in God.-Track listing:-Personnel:...
(Rambler) - (2007) Arigato!Arigato!Arigato! is the self-released second album by Superdrag vocalist/guitarist John Davis. The album was released in the midst of Superdrag's 2007 reunion tour; as well as selling the album at shows, the band found the song "Tell Me I'm Not Free" so close to their sound that they made it a regular...
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Albums
- (1996) Regretfully YoursRegretfully YoursRegretfully Yours is the thirteen-song major-label debut album released by Superdrag on Elektra Records in 1996. The first single off Regretfully Yours was "Sucked Out", which ironically expressed disdain for the major-label music industry....
- (1998) Head Trip in Every KeyHead Trip in Every KeyHead Trip in Every Key is the thirteen-song album released by Superdrag on Elektra Records in 1998. It is the follow-up to 1996's success, Regretfully Yours. Elektra did not expect the fully orchestrated "Beatlesque" sound the band conveyed on this album. Elektra then focused its attention and...
- (2000) In the Valley of Dying StarsIn the Valley of Dying StarsIn the Valley of Dying Stars is a twelve-song album from Superdrag released by Arena Rock Recording Co. in 2000. In the Valley of Dying Stars is the third professionally released full-length record from Superdrag...
- (2002) Last Call for VitriolLast Call for VitriolLast Call for Vitriol is the fourth professionally released full-length album by Superdrag, released by Arena Rock Recording Co. in 2002. Bassist Sam Powers decided to leave the band following the tour for Last Call for Vitriol; and during the making of the album, John Davis became a devout...
- (2007) Changin' Tires on the Road to RuinChangin' Tires on the Road to RuinChangin' Tires on the Road to Ruin is a 14-song B-sides/rarities compilation album from Superdrag released by Arena Rock Recording Co. in 2007.-Track listing:All tracks by John Davis#"Here We Come" - 2:15*...
- (2009) Industry GiantsIndustry GiantsIndustry Giants is the fifth and most recent album by Superdrag, released March 17, 2009 under the Superdrag Sound Laboratories banner. This is the band's first album since their 2003 hiatus and reformation with the original lineup in 2007...
EP's
- (1995) The Fabulous 8-Track Sound of Superdrag
- (1998) Stereo "360 Sound"
- (1999) SenoritaSeñorita EPSeñorita is a five-song EP from Superdrag released by Darla Records in 1999. All five songs can be found on their previous album, Stereo "360 Sound".-Track listing:#"Señorita" - 3:17#"Cuts and Scars" - 2:07#"H.H.T." - 4:04#"My Prayer" - 2:23...
- (2000) The Rock Soldier EP
- (2001) Greetings from TennesseeGreetings from TennesseeGreetings From Tennessee is a ten-song album from Superdrag released by Arena Rock Recording Co. and Two Children Records in 2001. Greetings From Tennessee contained four new songs and six re-recorded songs...
- (2001) The Anniversary / Superdrag Split EP
- (2007) 4-Track Rock!!! 1992-1995 + Complete "Bender" Sessions
Studio Work
- (1995) 30 Amp Fuse, Wind-up (bass, lead guitar, vocals) (Darla Records)
- (1997) 30 Amp Fuse, Saturday Night At The Atomic Speedway (lead guitar on "I Fall Down") (Dedicated)
- (2000) Ghoti HookGhoti HookGhoti Hook was a pop punk band from Fairfax, Virginia. The band formed in 1991, signed to Tooth & Nail Records in 1996, and disbanded in 2002.-History:...
, Two Years To Never (piano, organ, Mellotron) (Tooth & Nail Records) - (2001) Scott Miller & The Commonwealth, Thus Always To Tyrants (bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar & vocals on "Absolution" and "Goddamn The Sun") (Sugar Hill Records)
- The Faults, S/T (vocals on "Let The Angel Lie", "Big Show", "Lonely Place" and "Poison Land"; electric guitar and piano on "Poison Land.")
- (2004) Allison MoorerAllison MoorerAllison Moorer is an American alternative country singer and the younger sister of Shelby Lynne. She signed to MCA Nashville in 1998 and made her debut on the U.S...
, The Duel (Sugar Hill Records) (bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, pedal steel, piano, organ, vocals.) (Lynn Point Records) - (2004) Mic Harrison, Pallbearer's Shoes (vocals on "Shake Your Faith"; pedal steel & lead guitar on "Journey's End.") (Valley EntertainmentValley EntertainmentValley Entertainment is a United States music distributor and independent record label based in New York City. The company was founded in 1996 by Barney Cohen, president and CEO. In 2001, they acquired the prestigious back catalogue of space, ambient, and New Age music from Hearts of Space Records...
) - (2004) Relient KRelient KRelient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
, Mmhmm (vocals on "Let It All Out" and "When I Go Down") (Gotee Records) - (2004) The OC Supertones, Revenge Of The Supertones BGV's, B3 Organ, Piano and Guitar Solo on "Transmission"
- (2005) Sam Ashworth, Gonna Get It Wrong Before I Get It Right (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, organ & pedal steel on "Look Back"; guitar & vocals on "Chameleon"; electric guitar on "Loved One.") (Runway Network)
- (2006) FairFairA fair or fayre is a gathering of people to display or trade produce or other goods, to parade or display animals and often to enjoy associated carnival or funfair entertainment. It is normally of the essence of a fair that it is temporary; some last only an afternoon while others may ten weeks. ...
, The Best Worst Case Scenario Pedal Steel and BGV's on "Get You Out Alive" - (2007) MXPXMxPxMxPx is a pop punk band from Bremerton, Washington with connections to the Christian punk scene. The band has recorded eight studio albums, four EPs, four compilation albums, a live album, a VHS tape, a DVD and released 20 singles....
, Secret Weapon Organ and BGV's on "Sad Sad Song" - (2007) RuthRuthRuth, Ruth, Rut - in modern Hebrew accent) is a common female given name. It comes from Ruth the Moabite in the Book of Ruth, from the Hebrew for "companion". Ruth can also refer to:-Surname:* Babe Ruth , American baseball player* Earl B...
, Secondhand Dreaming Pedal Steel and BGV's on "From Here To New York"