John Thomas Griffith

John Thomas Griffith

John Thomas Griffith (born April 3) is an American Singer-songwriter from Louisiana. Best known as a guitarist and vocalist from the band Cowboy Mouth, in which he has been a member since 1990. John Thomas Griffith first established himself on the American music scene in the early 1980s as lead singer and guitarist for the Red Rockers, co-writing their 1983 MTV hit "China".

After leaving the band, in 1987 he released his first solo cd, "Son of an Engineer", re-released in 2000 on Laughing Gravy Music. Known by most music fans as 'JTG' or 'Griff', he is a founding member of the current rock band 'Cowboy Mouth'.

As a multi-instrumentalist, 'Aluminum' showcases his fun, yet quirky styles in both arrangements and showmanship.

In 1999, John Thomas Griffith was inducted into Buddy Magazine's Texas Guitar Hall of Fame, joining Billy Gibbons of ZZTop, Eric Johnson and others.

He currently is on tour with Cowboy Mouth. When not touring, he resides in Los Angeles and scores motion picture soundtracks.

Discography

Cowboy Mouth Studio albums

* "Word of Mouth" · 1992
* "It Means Escape" · 1994
* "Are You With Me?" · 1996
* "Word of Mouth (Remix!)" · 1996
* "Mercyland" · 1998
* "Easy" · 2000
* "Uh Oh" · 2003
* "Voodoo Shoppe" · 2006
* "Fearless" - 2008

Cowboy Mouth live albums and EPs

* "Mouthin' Off (Live & More)" · 1993
* "Mouthin' Off (Live & More) (Remastered)" · 1997
* "Cowboy Mouth LIVE! (limited edition 5-song EP issued with Mercyland)" · 1998
* "Live in the X Lounge" "Jenny Says" · 1998
* "All You Need Is Live" · 2000
* "Live in the X Lounge" "Easy" · 2000 & 2001
* "Uh Oh (5-song Preview EP)" · 2003
* "Live at the Zoo" · 2004

Cowboy Mouth live DVD

* "The Name of the Band is Cowboy Mouth" · 2007

Red Rockers albums

* "Condition Red" 1981
* "Good as Gold" 1983
* "Schizophrenic Circus" 1984

Solo Albums

* "Son of an Engineer" 1987
* "Lonesome Travelers" 2000
* "Aluminum" 2001
* "Lonesome Travelers - Chicago Live" 2003
* "Apples and Onions" 2005


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