Johnny Wicker is a singer/songwriter/musician from Charlotte, NC. He has been writing and performing since age 12 when he was in his first band covering various alternative rock artists. These artists provided inspiration to write his own songs on guitar and piano. Raised on a combination of classic rock, alternative rock, soul, R and B, and jazz, Johnny has experience in a variety genres. He is an accomplished drummer who has played in various jazz and rock ensembles in the American Southeast. Some of these include:
The Relics: An original outfit specializing in Motown, Beach, Cajun, and Reggae.
The Lenny Federal Band: An original outfit of one of Charlottes finest songwriters who has pioneered the Charlotte rock scene since the early 1970’s.
Bill Hannah's Vintage Dance Band: A Charlotte jazz legend’s ensemble covering Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Henry Mancini.
Wicked Powers: A songwriting acoustic duo based out of Charlotte who have toured throughout the Southeast Gulf Coast areas and been a band for over 10 years.
Johnny’s recent releases of his original EP “Set Coast” (2017), single “Mystified” (2019), single “Sending My Love” (co written and performed with father John Wicker 2019) and single “Seen” (2020) showcase his original songwriting and ability to play multiple instruments; performing drums, bass, guitar, vibes, percussion, and vocals.
Primary Instruments:
Drums
Percussion
Vocals
Guitar
Influences: The Beatles, Santana, 311, Gin Blossoms, Jamiroquai, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Herbie Hancock, Lettuce, The Band, Van Morrison, New Kids on the Block.
