One of John McBroom’s first memories is of his dad dancing around the living room with John in his arms, listening to his dad’s favorite jazz. But, it was when he heard Whole Lotta Love on one of his siblings borrowed Led Zeppelin II records at eight years old that he was hooked to the sound of the guitar. Through the influences of John’s brothers; Steve who sneaked him into clubs, and Swede who tricked him into practicing guitar, John quickly caught the bug and landed on the stage, playing bass, drums, guitar, and eventually finding the confidence to sing.

In college, John played drums in a band called the Opposition with Bradley Carr and Timbo Sims claiming the role of house band for the only “fraternity” at Ferrum College. John also acquired his first PA system during this time and began dabbling in the realm of running sound and producing musical events. After moving to Colorado for a few years, John and his family moved back to Virginia in 1992 where he reconnected with his friends, forming the band Red Weather. They played their first show on May 22, 1993, and by Labor Day of 1999, Red Weather played about 800 shows, and recorded three CDs; self-titled Red Weather in 1994, All Gonna Shine in 1996, and It’s A Love Thing in 1998.