Now available ‘Highway of Dreams’
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Song Brigadier similarly promoted. Playlisted on Amazing Radio U.S.A, Amazing Radio UK,
Radio RKC, (France), Radio Wigwam, (UK, both songs), Birmingham FM (UK, Mike Davies Alt Roots Show, both songs), OFI Monday Radio (London), Radio Leyland (UK).
2025 Radio and press promotion to 3000 radio stations, worldwide by Pufferfish Promotions. Song ‘Only Time Will Tell. Stations playlisted include, Amazing Radio UK (24k listeners), Radio RKC, Paris, France (broadcast to 230 countries), KRAC,Montreal, Canada, K107 (Scotland), Belter Radio (London).
March 2025. John Michael Cross.
Interview. RGM Magazine
What made you decide that music is a thing for you?
When I was 17 and learned to play guitar I was taking my GCE A levels at Worcester Technical College and met a fellow student, Mike Bastin Mike wrote his own songs and his father had a small home recording studio. I thought that I would try my hand at writing my own songs too. I recorded my first song at the home studio . When I saw the spinning tape reels and the flickering meters on the tape machines there was a kind of magic about it It was real creativity, something original from nothing . From then on I knew that this was all I really wanted to do….
‘Lost in America Again’
Lost in America Again is the latest album release by John Michael Cross containing new remastered versions of his songs. The songs include many tracks produced by Graeme Holdaway. They were recorded in London at The Beat Factory and West Heath Studios.
‘Hometown’
Just released in 2023. The Hometown EP by John Michael Cross with 6 songs not available on the albums.
Hometown Video
GLASTONBURY ROAD
John Michael Cross
Glastonbury Road is an arranged, acoustically based singer-songwriter album whose songs reflect the unusual and unexplained atmosphere of the Glastonbury area. Many of the songs refer to a search for something different, freedom of expression and lack of convention as shown in the Glastonbury Festival and by many people who live in or visit the area.
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The title track ‘Glastonbury Road’ gives impressions whilst driving along the A361 road, past the entrance to Worthy Farm and the Glastonbury Festival Site, travelling between Glastonbury town and the studio in Shepton Mallet, when making this album.
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Despite the Glastonbury references, care has been taken to retain a certain ‘Pop’ element in the songs to appeal to as wide an age range as possible. It was not intended to make a ‘niche’ album with only limited marketing potential.
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John Michael Cross is a singer-songwriter who originally recorded his songs with record producer Graeme Holdaway in the 1990’s. Since that time he has released singles and albums, gaining widespread airplay in the UK, USA, Europe and Australia.
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The album is produced and arranged by Graeme Holdaway, best known for recording the first songs by Damon Albarn as a solo artist, Blur, Sonia Kristina, Transglobal Underground and many others. Graeme has recently moved from London to establish a new recording studio in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
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I hope that you enjoy the wide range of recordings on this album.
Recorded in Shepton Mallet, near Glastonbury, Somerset, England.
John’s astonishing lyrical range is capable of evoking anything. Projecting folk and blues across a contemporary backdrop with crystalline clarity
BIOGRAPHY
John Michael Cross is a dynamic singer-songwriter whose music has resonated with audiences worldwide. With a career spanning several decades, John has released numerous albums and singles, earning widespread airplay and acclaim. His captivating performances at the Edinburgh Festival and London showcases, along with his live sessions and interviews on BBC Radio, have solidified his reputation as a talented and versatile artist.
Throughout his career, John has collaborated with some of the industry’s most respected record producers. He has recorded two albums with Graeme Holdaway (known for his work with Damon Albarn/Blur), three albums with Gareth Young (who has worked with All Saints/Sugarbabes), and a single with Andy Whitmore (famous for his collaborations with Pet Shop Boys/Boy George/Eternal).
In the noughties, John was managed by Zack Rise, the owner of the Pye Record label and a key figure in the management teams of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Billy Idol in the USA. This partnership helped John navigate the music industry and reach new heights in his career.
Embracing modern technology, John has recently focused on recording more heartfelt music in the studio and promoting it through podcasts, YouTube, and social media. His music is available on all online platforms, allowing fans to enjoy his latest creations anytime, anywhere.
GALLERY
LIVE DATES
Glastonbury Road Tour – Full details coming soon…
Album ‘Living on the Edge’
released by F.S. Productions
TIMELINE
1969 – Learnt to play guitar and owned first tape recorder
1970 – Wrote first song
1971 – Recorded first song in Worcester
1972 – 77 – Trained as teacher with music as second subject, train B.Ed Degree (University of Birmingham)
1978-81 – Built and recorded in my own home studio
1981-82 – Interviewed as D.J for BRMB Radio
1983-84 – Recorded 16 track demos at Outlaw Studios, Birmingham. Over version of one of my songs released by Columbine Records, USA on album ‘Music of America’
1985 – Answered advert in Melody Maker for new artists. Result – Single ‘Day in Hollywood’ / ‘Obvious’ produced by Fran Ashcroft and Graeme Holdaway recorded at ‘The Beat Factory’ 24 track studio, London.
Accepted for course in Music Business Management at the Music Business Institute, Atlanta, Georgia.
1989 – ‘Days in Hollywood’ released by French label Soundcheck Records. Released flip side ‘Obvious’ on any own label.
1991-92 – Recorded songs with Synchronise Music, London. Completed final 4 songs for my first album ‘Lost in America’, at The Beat Factory with Graeme Holdaway. (Damon Albarn, Blur, Roger Daltrey)
1994 – Recorded acoustic album. Still unreleased
1995 – Further recordings with Graeme Holdaway at West Heath Studios, London. Played two successful concerts at the Edinburgh Festival as part of the Festival Fringe
1996-2002 – Recorded album ‘Living on The Edge’ produced by Gareth Young
2001 – Co-wrote and recorded single ‘Anything I Need’ with producer Andy Whitmore (Pet Shop Boys, Boy George). Large amount of commercial and BBC Radio 2 airplay. Single release on After Dark Records. Thousands of copies sold
2004-2006 – 5 Songs from ‘Living on The Edge’ album promoted on UK radio by Pye Records. Large amounts of airplay.
2005-2007/11 Recorded album ‘Highway of Dreams’ with Gareth Young
2008 – Recorded my musical history documentary for radio broadcast ‘The Secret Songwriters Diary’ with Gareth Young
2013-2016 – My first album ‘Lost in America’ released by Canadian-American Records, USA. Songs from album and some from ‘Living on The Edge’ promoted to thousands of radio stations around the world. Large amounts of airplay, particularly in the USA
2017-2019 – Recorded album ‘Glastonbury Road’ with producer Graeme Holdaway, Somerset Album ‘Highway of Dreams’ released on to high volume internet streaming channels by F.S Productions, June 2019
Album ‘Glastonbury Road’ similarly released December 2019. Many thousands of streams from these releases. This still continues to increase rapidly.
2020 – Recorded single ‘I can do Anything’ / ‘Crazy’ with Gareth Young.Released by F.S Productions, October 2020.
Established new website with help of Graphic Designer, Todd Barden
2021 – Album ‘Living on the Edge’ released by F.S. Productions
Other Islands album released by F. S. Productions
2022 – Album Lost in America Again released by F. S.Productions.
2023. Secret Singer Songwriter podcasts released on website.
Hometown song video released on YouTube.
Hometown EP released by F. S. Productions.