There exist a few select artists with a voice so indelibly distinct that it transcends categorization within the simple parameters of classification. More than a matter of range, strength, or control, these voices speak to us with an intoxicating blend of vision, commitment, and passion that shoots to the marrow of both experience and expression. John Krogman is such an artist. From his early seminal days with the tightly wound and groundbreaking mid-Michigan rock band The Flies, through his decades fronting the equally potent Johnny & the Boomers, tightly woven and hook-laden songwriting forms the background for framing a voice as distinct, powerful and recognizable as that of a
John Lennon or Neil Young, except that it is entirely Krogman’s – born from an artist that has cultivated dozens of memorable songs from the marrow of his life experience and written material that is unmistakably original and uniquely his own.
John's latest band “rustbucket” features two old friends from Bay City and Essexville, Michigan.
Scott Causley grinding on drums/vocals and Jim Davenport plunkin' the bass/vocals. While John was winding things down with The Flies in the mid-80's, Causley and Davenport were beginning a long fairly successful run with another local long running rock/pop band called
The Burdons.