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John Davis (born April 12, 1974 in Tennessee), is a founding member of the rock band Superdrag.^[1]

  Musical career

  Superdrag

Davis' primary roles in the band were that of songwriter, singer and lead guitarist. By the time Superdrag was beginning work on their fourth full-length record, Davis was an alcoholic. One night as Davis was driving, he claimed he felt the presence of God. "At first, I started to feel really uncomfortable," he tells The 700 Club. "I just started to feel funny, and I didn’t really know why. The next thing I knew, for lack of a better term, I just went into a cold sweat. All of a sudden, I just knew that God was dealing with me. I would compare it to a car going from zero to 60. It was like going from zero conviction, to maximum conviction, in a heartbeat. I knew that the void in my heart, my life, would never be filled with a liquor bottle, or anything else, but Him. I said, 'Lord, I'm tired of running. I'm tired. Give me peace.' It was like a cool breeze, a cool wave."^[2] Davis gave up alcohol at that moment, and turned his life to Christianity. This inspired the metaphoric title of Superdrag's fourth album, Last Call for Vitriol. In 2003 the band split up.

  Solo work

On March 8, 2005, Davis released his first solo album, playing all instruments on the record, with the exception of some bowed strings and percussion. The self-titled record, John Davis is a combination of his signature pop melodies and a devout faith in God. In March 2006, John put alternate versions of the songs from his album on his website. Davis has finished recording his second solo album titled Arigato!, which was released October 2, 2007, at shows and by pre-order.

  My Red Hot Nightmare

He then joined Christian rock band My Red Hot Nightmare, where he was a guitarist, backing vocalist, and second string drummer.

  Return to Superdrag

In 2007 the band reunited to tour once again before the members decided to stay reunited with Davis as their lead member.

  Epic Ditch

In 2011, John formed punk band Epic Ditch with Nick Raskulinecz, Stewart Pack, and Nick Slack.

  Discography

  John Davis

• (2005) John Davis (Rambler)
• (2007) Arigato!(Bug Music)

  Superdrag

  Albums

• (1996) Regretfully Yours
• (1998) Head Trip in Every Key
• (2000) In the Valley of Dying Stars
• (2002) Last Call for Vitriol
• (2007) Changin' Tires on the Road to Ruin
• (2009) Industry Giants

  EP's

• (1995) The Fabulous 8-Track Sound of Superdrag
• (1998) Stereo "360 Sound"
• (1999) Senorita
• (2000) The Rock Soldier EP
• (2001) Greetings from Tennessee
• (2001) The Anniversary / Superdrag Split EP
• (2007) 4-Track Rock!!! 1992-1995 + Complete "Bender" Sessions

  Epic Ditch

• (2011) EP
• (2012) 36-HOUR

  The Used To Be

• (2002) Shameless Self-Destruction

  Astronaut Pushers

• Astronaut Pushers EP

  Studio Work

• (1995) 30 Amp Fuse, Wind-up (bass, lead guitar, vocals) (Darla Records)
• (1997) 30 Amp Fuse, Saturday Night At The Atomic Speedway (lead guitar on "I Fall Down") (Dedicated)
• (2000) Ghoti Hook, Two Years To Never (piano, organ, Mellotron) (Tooth & Nail Records)
• (2001) Scott Miller & The Commonwealth, Thus Always To Tyrants (bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar & vocals on "Absolution" and "Goddamn The Sun") (Sugar Hill Records)
• The Faults, S/T (vocals on "Let The Angel Lie", "Big Show", "Lonely Place" and "Poison Land"; electric guitar and piano on "Poison Land.")
• (2004) Allison Moorer, The Duel (Sugar Hill Records) (bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, pedal steel, piano, organ, vocals.) (Lynn Point Records)
• (2004) Mic Harrison, Pallbearer's Shoes (vocals on "Shake Your Faith"; pedal steel & lead guitar on "Journey's End.") (Valley Entertainment)
• (2004) Relient K, Mmhmm (vocals on "Let It All Out" and "When I Go Down") (Gotee Records)
• (2004) The OC Supertones, Revenge Of The Supertones BGV's, B3 Organ, Piano and Guitar Solo on "Transmission"
• (2005) Sam Ashworth, Gonna Get It Wrong Before I Get It Right (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, organ & pedal steel on "Look Back"; guitar & vocals on "Chameleon"; electric guitar on "Loved One.") (Runway Network)
• (2006) Fair, The Best Worst Case Scenario Pedal Steel and BGV's on "Get You Out Alive"
• (2007) MXPX, Secret Weapon Organ and BGV's on "Sad Sad Song"
• (2007) Ruth, Secondhand Dreaming Pedal Steel and BGV's on "From Here To New York"

  References

  External links

• Official MySpace page