John MacArthur
Biography



  • 13 years old joined the Esquires, won battle of bands for Vancouver Island, played at the PNE.
  • Started Teen Beats, David Foster's first band and gigs.
  • Joined the Motifs, a very popular rock band in the '60's. Inducted into the Victoria Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Were the house band at the Tango's Purple Onion.
  • Formed Amor de Cosmos - Kal Wood, Gerry Adolfe, Lee Oliphant, and Derrick Walsh.
  • Velvet Brass - Paul Mascioli, Don Cox , Bill Brennan, Don Bishop
  • Century Inn Trio - Kal, Gerry, and John
  • Empress Hotel Dining Room - Irv Lang Trio
  • The Weeds (Butchart Gardens et al)
  • Davey's Gang blues band (Thursday's)
  • Karmel Sutra (CD)
  • Twango( gypsy jazz)
  • Spilt milk comedy troupe
  • Party of Four (Tahiti)
  • Hot Rod Lincoln
  • Take One, Two, Three, Four or more

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