Background
Wright, John W. was born on March 25, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
Wright, John W. was born on March 25, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.
University of Oklahoma (Bachelor of Business Administration, 1984. Juris Doctor, 1987). Member and Chief Note Editor, Oklahoma Law Review, 1985-1987.
He is best known as the drummer, keyboardist, occasional vocalist and co-songwriter in the progressive punk rock/punk jazz band NoMeansNo, as well as the lead singer and co-songwriter of the popular-punk group The Hanson Brothers. Both groups also feature Wright"s older brother Rob and guitarist Tom Holliston. He has also performed in noted Canadian punk groups Doctorate.O.A., the Showbusiness Giants, and the Infamous Scientists.
Wright"s distinct style of drumming utilizes traditional grip, an uncommon method for hard rock drummers, and fuses jazz, rock and punk techniques.
His playing has been cited as an influence by several noted drummers, including Dave Grohl of Nirvana and the Foo Fighters. An avid homebrewer of beer, he has filmed and released an instructional video detailing his recommended brewing process.
This video is currently available on Digital Video Disc packaged with the live Hanson Brothers record lieutenant"s A Living. Wright is the father of two sons.
Member: Oklahoma County and Oklahoma Bar Associations. State Bar of Texas; Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association.