JOHN NITZINGER, a Texas legend, has been a worldwide force behind rock and roll since the '70's. His song writing style is unique and diversified. He is known for his contribution to the development of the signature sound of "Texas Rock and Blues".
Proof of his Texas legendary status:
- One of the first four artists to be inducted into Buddy Magazine's Texas Tornado's Hall of Fame in 1978, "as a Texas Tornado of Guitar, one of the best musicians in Texas, perhaps in the world."
- Wrote half of five albums with the rock band, Bloodrock in the '70's. Awarded a Gold Album from Capitol Records for "Bloodrock 2".
- Signed to Capitol on a solo venture and released two classics; the self titled "Nitzinger" and "Nitzinger One Foot In History".
- Toured solo albums and shared the stage with legendary artists such as, Leon Russell, BB King, Sly & The Family Stone and Freddie King.
- Internationally, performed at Mar Y Sol International Pop Festival in Puerto Rico with world renowned artists such as The Allman Brothers Band, Alice Cooper, BB King, The J. Geils Band, The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin, Emerson Lake & Palmer, among others. John's classic, "Jelly Roll Blues" stole the show and became an instant hit for Atlantic Records.
- In 1976, signed with 20th Century Fox to produce "Live Better Electrically". This album reached the charts with two hit singles, "Are You With Me" and "Yellow Dog".
- In 1980, Carl Palmer broke away from Emerson Lake and Palmer to form a new group, 1PM, which included John as a major song writer and guitarist. They signed to Areola Europe Records and released the single "Dynamite", increasing John's popularity in the overseas market.
- In 1982, John joined forces with Alice Cooper on the "Special Forces" international and USA tours as guitarist. After touring, John wrote, with Alice Cooper, the album "Zipper Catches Skin". The album was released on Warner Bros. Records featuring John's "I Like Girls", a great success in Europe and Asia.
- Returned from the road and released "Going Back To Texas" on Record Haven. This album contains thirteen of his classic songs such as, "Louisiana Cockfight", "Jelly Roll Blues", "Yellow Dog", "L.A. Texas Boy", and "Control".
- A brief European tour performing at the Tenth Annual Sweden Rock Festival as well as appearing on television, radio and at exclusive club dates.
- July 6, 2008, John was inducted into the Fort Worth Weekly Music Awards Hall Of Fame in his hometown, Fort Worth, Texas
Giving back has become an essential part of Johnny's life through teaching. While going through all of his experiences and working on his album, Johnny began Nitzinger's Music Factory teaching children and adults to play instruments, sing and write their own original songs. Originality, spirituality and staying clean and sober are clear messages that he stresses to his students.
John's personal contact info: nitzinger@nitzinger.com.
