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JOHNNY POPCORN
In 2001, Johnny Popcorn was at its early stages, and for the
members it was a place to be creative. Considered as a project outside of the
regular music careers, Johnny Popcorn would be the outlet when things got too
stressful. Fittingly enough, recording Johnny Popcorn jams seemed to hit the
spot. Fast forward to 2011 when Johnny Popcorn offered a unique musical
formula—a concoction of highly fueled croons layered with its own views on
topics ranging from teenage growing pains, self-gratification, weed, humdrum
suburbia, and family values. Initially consisting of two members, Hezekiah and
Tone Whitfield, the duo's inspiration and experience is the masterpiece that
cements Johnny Popcorn. Vocalist and songwriter, Hezekiah, is no stranger to
the music industry with 3 full-length solo albums as a hip-hop artist. Feeling
like he was neglecting his Southern Funk/Rock upbringing passed down from his
parents from Kentucky and North Carolina, he felt inspired for something new
and exciting to develop—ultimately settling in on a new found passion. Bass
guitarist and all-around producer, Tone Whitfield a.k.a. Grumpy Smurf, has
produced numerous songs for Bilal, Meshell Ndegeocello, Zap Mama, and others.
Contrast to Hezekiah’s hip-hop background, Grumpy Smurf has always been a rock
purist with an open mind. Today, JOHNNY POPCORN is a crow on a mission. An
alter ego that was inspired by Hez and Tone, who would jokingly put down fake
names on open mic lists. When the host called out JOHNNY POPCORN, the crowd
would chuckle in amusement. “I think we have a name for a band,” says Tone
Whitfield. If it’s riff-heavy, rolls off the tongue and is more filling, then
it’s Johnny Popcorn.
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