Meet Canadian songwriter and musician, John Mamone. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, John has been active in the professional music scene since 1988. He has performed on stage in thousands of live performances. John plays all of the essential instruments used in today's popular music with proficiency and has an incredible singing voice. Nearly all of his solo recordings feature him playing all the instruments and singing all the vocal parts. Opposed to writing in only one style, John’s recordings vary between hard rock, pop, punk, electronic and soundtrack styles. John uses the alias “ECHO THUG” for his electronic/ambient music project. His music has been licensed by MTV for the television program "TWO A DAYS," recorded with producer Jack Richardson (The Guess Who, Alice Cooper), opened up for Big Sugar, and opened up for Pete Best, the original drummer for THE BEATLES. John also performed live with members from the bands I Mother Earth and Finger Eleven during his time with VOLUME WATER. He is continually recording, producing and performing on a solo basis.