Everything started in the early 60's,in Niles,Ohio with 5 years of Accordion lessons.... But then The Beatles,and the hormones,kicked in at about the same time,and suddenly I noticed that the girls weren't screaming for the accordion players anymore! I got my first guitar (yep,it was a Silvertone!) and sort of figured out how to play it,with a lot of front porch sessions from local guitar pro,Tony Platt. During a 2 year "tour"of Germany in the early 70's,courtesy of Uncle Sam (1st Armored Div-404 MP Co) I played in a band with other Draftees,all around Western Germany. For the past 30+ years I've been playing and singing all through N.E Ohio, and Western Pa. 
Ive been in a lot of local bands over the years(Check out those old pictures) playing everything from Top 40,to Country,and even Polkas!
I perform now as a solo act,with a song list geared to the BOOMER crowd..(I love them Wineries!)--Lots of 60's, 70's & 80's music,and a bit of country.Occasionally even a polka will creep in on the old "Button Box"!
Ive also got a CD of original tunes floating around out there somewhere.
you can click on the CDBABY link for more info.
That's my story,and I'm stickin to it!
--John
PHONE 330-544-6616 or email   JMRUMAN@aol.com