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==Career==
==Career==
Verity was a member of the band [[Argent (band)|Argent]] from 1974 to 1976. When the band dissolved, he formed a new band, Phoenix, with [[Bob Henrit]] and [[Jim Rodford]]. The band recorded three albums with [[Columbia Records|CBS Records]] and toured Europe before disbanding.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.johnverity.com/phoenix/home.html |title=Phoenix... rising from the ashes of Argent|work=johnverity.com|accessdate=16 June 2015}}</ref> Rodford joined the [[Kinks]], Verity and Henrit joined [[Charlie (band)|Charlie]], to record an album with [[RCA Records]]. Verity produced the Phoenix albums and Charlie album as well as the first [[Saxon (band)|Saxon]] album.
Verity was a member of the band [[Argent (band)|Argent]] from 1974 to 1976. But before that he had formed his own bad and toured the USA. By the spring of 1970, Living and working in the US, doing prestigious support slots with many of the big names of the day including Jimi Hendrix (July 5th 1970 – 2 days after JV’s 21st birthday), Mountain, Canned Heat, Savoy Brown, and Janis Joplin. Very soon, his band Tunnel would morph into the very first John Verity Band, formed in Miami later that year. On his return to England in 1971, John secured a contract with producer Steve Rowland to record his first solo album for ABC Dunhill/Probe records, 'John Verity Band', which was released in the spring of 1973. This seminal album should be checked out by fans of JV for sure! Next up came the Phoenix band project, along with Argent members Bob Henrit on Drums and Jim Rodford on Bass Guitar, this formation was indeed a "Supergroup" and the first album remains to this day.....awesome by my account!(JH)


During the early 1980s Verity worked with [[Brian Connolly]] (former vocalist with [[The Sweet|Sweet]]) in an attempt to launch him as a solo artist. A single, "Hypnotised" was released on [[Carrere Records]] in 1982 produced by Verity, and written by [[Joe Lynn Turner]]. Verity was part of Connolly's backing band Encore when they supported [[Pat Benatar]] at the beginning of 1983. The line up of this band was formed from members of Verity's own band, which went on to release several albums including ''Interrupted Journey''.
During the early 1980s Verity worked with [[Brian Connolly]] (former vocalist with [[The Sweet|Sweet]]) in an attempt to launch him as a solo artist. A single, "Hypnotised" was released on [[Carrere Records]] in 1982 produced by Verity, and written by [[Joe Lynn Turner]]. Verity was part of Connolly's backing band Encore when they supported [[Pat Benatar]] at the beginning of 1983. The line up of this band was formed from members of Verity's own band, which went on to release several albums including ''Interrupted Journey''.

Revision as of 18:44, 17 July 2024

For the British colonial judge, see John Verity (judge).

John Verity (born 3 July 1949) is an English guitarist and singer. Best known for as a member of Argent, a band formed by Zombies keyboardist Rod Argent. He joined the band alongside John Grimaldi, replacing Russ Ballard.

Early life, family and education

Verity was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

Career

Verity was a member of the band Argent from 1974 to 1976. When the band dissolved, he formed a new band, Phoenix, with Bob Henrit and Jim Rodford. The band recorded three albums with CBS Records and toured Europe before disbanding.[1] Rodford joined the Kinks, Verity and Henrit joined Charlie, to record an album with RCA Records. Verity produced the Phoenix albums and Charlie album as well as the first Saxon album.

During the early 1980s Verity worked with Brian Connolly (former vocalist with Sweet) in an attempt to launch him as a solo artist. A single, "Hypnotised" was released on Carrere Records in 1982 produced by Verity, and written by Joe Lynn Turner. Verity was part of Connolly's backing band Encore when they supported Pat Benatar at the beginning of 1983. The line up of this band was formed from members of Verity's own band, which went on to release several albums including Interrupted Journey.

Verity continues to perform throughout the UK and overseas with the John Verity Band. He occasionally has solo outings where he will work with experienced musicians in the destination country. He additionally performs acoustic gigs as a duo with either Max Milligan or Mark Griffiths, as well as with the band. The usual line-up features Liam James Gray on drums with either Bob Skeat or Roger Iniss on bass.[2]

In February 2020, John Verity released his 21st studio album, Passion.[3]

Signature Guitars

In 2013 Verity worked with Trev Wilkinson of UK guitar company Fret King to design the Stratocaster-inspired Corona JV.[4][5] The relationship went further, and in 2019 the Vintage V6JV[6] was released, which featured a hum-cancelling "Power Coil" pickup.

Discography

Albums

  • John Verity Band - John Verity Band (Dunhill Records) (1974)
  • Argent - Circus (Epic Records) (1975)
  • Argent - Counterpoints (RCA Records) (1975)
  • Phoenix - "Phoenix" (CBS Records) (1976)
  • Phoenix - In Full View (Charisma Records) (1979)
  • Charlie - Good Morning America (RCA Records) (1981)
  • John Verity - Interrupted Journey (PRT Records) (1983)
  • John Verity - Truth of the Matter (PRT Records)(1985)
  • John Verity - Rock Solid (1989)
  • John Verity Band - Hold Your Head Up (1995)
  • John Verity Band - Whole Lotta Love (1995)
  • John Verity - From the Heart (2001)
  • John Verity Band - Routes (Vavoom Records) (2004)
  • John Verity and Max Milligan - Unplugged and Unhinged (Vavoom Records) (2005)
  • John Verity Band - Live (Vavoom Records) (2006)
  • John Verity Band - Say Why? (Vavoom Records) (2007)
  • Phoenix - "Still Burning" (VaVoom Records) (2009)
  • Verity - "Rise Like The Phoenix" (VaVoom Records) (2010)
  • John Verity - "Unplugged and Unhinged Again" (Vavoom Records) (2010)
  • John Verity - "Leo Had It Right" (VaVoom Records) (2011)
  • John Verity - "Its a Mean Old Scene" (VaVoom Records) (2012)
  • John Verity - "Tone Hound on the last train to Corona" (VaVoom Records) (2014)
  • JohnVerity Band - "Live at Bosky" (VaVoom Records) (2015)
  • John Verity Band - "Back Door Santa" - (VaVoom Records) - (2015)
  • John Verity - "My Religion" - (VaVoom Records) - (2016)
  • John Verity - "My Religion - Vinyl Double Album - (VaVoom Records) - (2016)
  • John Verity - "Blue to my Soul" - (VaVoom Records) - (2017)
  • John Verity - "Passion" - (VaVoom Records) - (2020)

Singles

  • Phoenix - "Easy" (1976)
  • Phoenix - "Time Of The Season" (1977)
  • Phoenix - "Juliet" (1980)
  • Charlie - "Perfect Lover" (1981)
  • Brian Connolly - "Hypnotized" (1982) produced and featuring Verity
  • Verity - "Stay With Me" (1983)
  • Verity - "Rescue Me" (1984)
  • John Verity - "What About Me" (1984)
  • John Verity - "Honesty and Emotion" (1985)
  • Verity - "Two Hearts Burning" (1987)
  • John Verity - "Want You" (1987)

References

  1. ^ "Phoenix... rising from the ashes of Argent". johnverity.com. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  2. ^ "The John Verity Website". johnverity.com. John Verity. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  3. ^ Verity, J. "Passion". johnverity.com. John Verity. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Fret-King Corona JV review". 7 November 2013.
  5. ^ "Fret-King Intros FKV6JV | Vintage Guitar® magazine". 7 January 2013.
  6. ^ "Unknown site" (PDF).[permanent dead link‍]
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