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John Buehner:
John considers himself a life-long student in the field of music. Starting in 5th grade playing the snare drum for the elementary school band in 1972, John chose to play percussion due the multitude of instruments percussionists use to make music. Drum set has been John’s focus since his first Sears blue sparkle kit, purchased right out of the catalog the following year. John credits his parents for their support, a long list of teachers for their mentoring and a multitude of fellow musicians for their inspiration. John took lessons and practiced his butt off and by 15 had his first union card allowing him to play in clubs throughout central Illinois. With a music minor from Illinois State University, John is at home on any stage, be it an orchestra hall or a “once-smoky” blues club. Here’s a sampling of groups John has performed with over the years: ISU’s Big Red Marching Machine, the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, The Spector’s All Gold Rock & Roll Show, Hip Pocket Blues Band, Charlie Rogers’ Big Band and the Inland Island Steel Drum Band. John is a freelance studio musician, laying down the beat for numerous recordings and has performed in bands that were the opening act for Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials and Shadowfax. John has been a member of the Percussive Arts Society and Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity. John has a blast performing with Ransom on his '74 Ludwig Red Sparkle drum kit. He blends styles such as country, jazz, blues, latin with good 'ole Rock & Roll to propel the band through their sets of entertaining Classic Rock and Country music.