John Gardner is a Nashville legend who's touring credits include working with artists like Narvel Felts, John Conlee, The Dixie Chicks "Top Of The World" tour, James Taylor and The Dixie Chicks, Earl Scruggs, Don Williams and others.
He has recorded with many many artists including Rhonda Vincent, Don Williams, Larry Gatlin, Porter Waggoner, Jerry Douglas, Jesse Winchester, Al Kooper, Gene Watson, Ricky Scaggs, Josh Turner, Lee Roy Parnell, Tim O'Brien, Jim and Jesse ,Jim Lauderdale, Mickey Gilley, Merle Haggard, Daily & Vincent Dierks Bentley, Earl Scruggs, Dixie Chicks
Steve Wariner, Michelle Wright, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson, Phoebe Snow, Ed Snodderly, Steep Canyon Rangers & many more
From 1999 - 2002 he was the staff drummer for the Grand Ole Opry.
And from 2015 - 2020 he was an adjunct professor at East Tennessee State University
He was nominated for a Grammy as a band member for Earl Scruggs "The ultimateCollection, Live At The Ryman".
His TV credits include The Grammys, David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show and Saturday Night Live
In this episode, John talks about:
How he ended up in Nashville in the 1970’s
Touring with the legendary Don Williams
The early days of triggering drums
The realities of AI and it’s effect on how we do things
Moving away from Nashville
Touring with the Dixie Chicks and recording a live record
Working as a staff drummer at the Grand Ole Opry
Listening and being sensitive to what’s being played
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