Johnny Boyd
Music is in His DNA! We caught up with the talented, Johnny Boyd of The Eldridge Band in Nashville.
When did you first get into music? I have very early memories of music affecting me. It’s just always been a part of me. My father always had old funk and seventies rock playing, so I’m sure that had an effect. My mother is an artist and always pushed me to pursue any creative endeavors with passion. I was lucky to have their support early on. I started guitar around age 14 and piano around the age of 18. Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? For one, I just love music. I love rehearsing, recording and playing live. I believe that one of the main appeals for me was the ability to be on the outside looking in. I think an artist has to have a unique perspective and quite often that perspective comes from not living a “normal” life. There are downsides to that. Some people are busy climbing a
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