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More: By John

More: By John is EVERYTHING "JOHN" you ever wanted to know, well, at least as much as I could fit on one page. The JOHN AUTHORITY from Great Leaders in our world to musicians, actors, and historical people named John, and other facts about the name John that you may or may not have known. We know many of you are named John. We love names, and More: By John offers you a simple page to find a relevant search for things that matter: People like you.

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	ALL ABOUT THE NAME JOHN: Although the name John creates the urge to be reliable and responsible, we emphasize that it causes procrastination, lack of confidence, and the inability to realize your goals and ambitions. The name of John has made you serious-minded, responsible, and stable. You love the security of a home and family, you are fond of children, and, as a parent you would be fair and understanding. Although you have good business judgment, you are not aggressive in your dealings because you do not like to create issues. You would be successful in any position dealing with the public as you have a diplomatic and tactful manner and possess a charming, easy-going nature which puts people at ease. People are drawn to you because they feel that you are patient, kind, understanding, and responsive. This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the fluid systems, and worry or mental tension. For a full-name report with your first name, visit Kabalarians.com.

	MUSICIANS:	More: by John LENNON
		John Lennon was a member of the Beatles, where he grew to such enormous fame that the FBI had him as one of their most watched people. Why? Because he was influential. Beatles' music was highly infectious, and for good reason: four really fun guys were committed to creating really fun music about love. John and Paul wrote in a way that connected with you. More than that, John cared about things like stopping war, environmental issues, and making a difference through love. IMAGINE is still my favorite John Lennon song. I can imagine, John...
		John Lennon was a true a renaissance man. He wrote beautiful music. His political stands created controversies that made people get angry and even more: he made people think. The world needs people like John Lennon. Are you standing up for your principles? Left (John Lennon: The Very Best of John Lennon) If you're a collector, buy the Definitive Lennon, which includes many of John's best, including Just Like Starting Over, Give Peace a Chance, Imagine, and more by John. If you just want the best, buy Lennon Legend, which I feel is a decent compilation of John's best songs.
		John Lennon made some great albums, and The Beatles WHITE album, written partly by John Lennon, made a point: are we being marketed just as people? A name? Are we another NUMBER? So many great songs are on this album, including Revolution, Helter Skelter, Birthday, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, and one of my favorites to play, Blackbird. Explore the AspireNow Amazon store to find even more great Beatles albums.
		Even MORE by John Lennon. I've also included Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band. One of my favorite endings to any song is the song on this album where 70 pianos all hit a chord at the same time. The impact is dramatic and I'm not sure it has been done since. If you're ever feeling blue, put this on, you'll be happier in no time, yet, something in you will change.
		You'd have to say we were fortunate that so much footage was captured with John Lennon, perhaps by John or other people who loved John, including Yoko, Paul, and others. Imagine is a decent biography of this great musician. Have you seen it yet? Get your own copy or buy it for a friend here. Most people who aspire to do great things will want to see what John did to make a difference. He was a man of principles, for sure.
Advertise Here	Featured MUSICIANS named John	More: By John, Elton
		Elton John is one of the most magnificent performers of our century. As a song-writer, he has written many top hits, including the soundtrack to the wonderful motion picture, The Lion King. However, my favorite works by Elton are his works co-written with Bernie Taupin, the fabulous songwriter. As I kid, I grew up listening to Daniel, Crocodile Rock, Rocket Man, Bennie And The Jets, and more. Enjoy Elton's CDs: Do you have these?
		More by Elton John. Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden features songs that I'll guarantee you've never seen Elton perform in any other live performance unless you were there. This DVD set features Elton in 5-star form, according to Amazon reviews, and I'd have to agree.
		Even more by Elton: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is a truly great album. Probably even better than Captain Fantastic, which is an old favorite that my bro and I used to listen to when we were young. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is an album that I felt was made in Elton's prime. Not sure he ever got any better than this.
		I took a class on Conservation during my Freshman year of college. I figured it would be an easy one in the middle of Finite Math, Business Law, and other challenging classes that semester. I recall one week where the teacher showed us movies on the Condor and the American Eagle. While showing these movies, there was no script or talking. The instructor just played John Denver as the message. At the time, I thought it was kind of hokey. But now, years later, it's the one class that stands out in my mind - even more than Astronomy, Jazz Band, and Business Law. Give Rocky Mountain High a listen and maybe you'll understand why, too. I think John Denver was one of the greatest folk singers ever and he was a pioneer in showing he cared about the environment.
		Even more by John Denver. If you want to get into John Denver, like I did while I wrote this page, you just might want to hear -- or maybe even SEE more by John Denver. The Wildlife concert shows John playing some of his best songs, in peak form. This is rated 5 stars by Amazon. I want to buy this one as I only rented it for this publication.
		John Coltrane was a huge figure in jazz for three reasons. First, he played with Miles Davis on the most important jazz album of all time: Kind of Blue. If you want to learn jazz, start here. What's more, almost everyone who played with Miles was instrumental in jazz history. Two, he stretched the boundaries of improvisation further than any saxophonist before him. And Three, he was one of the first who played SPIRITUAL JAZZ. When I play music, I try to play spiritually; to make you feel something. And, that was why John Coltrane really mattered. Because he did that.
		Want more by John Coltrane? Try A Love Supreme. It didn't dawn on me why this song really mattered until I channeled into it at a live "free-jazz" gig at Dance Church (now called The Woo) in San Luis Obispo. I started playing the riff, da daa da dah... and next thing, the whole ROOM starts chanting A...LOVE... SU--PREEEMM....over and over until it blew my mind. I've played it at almost every gig since. This is spiritual music. This music makes you go DEEP into the soul of jazz. Get free, go there, take a chance.
		Get even more Coltrane: Giant Steps is important for one reason: Coltrane took the standard changes and went one step higher. He proved you could go outside of the box and still make the song work. Since then, musicians around the world are trying to copy Coltrane. I had to give away my Coltrane albums for over 10 years because I didn't want to copy him! That's how GIANT Coltrane's sound was.
		John McGlaughlin. John McGlaughlin was a famous guitarist from 1969 through the mid-1970's. He is best known for his work with Miles Davis on Bitches Brew and In A Silent Way - both landmark jazz albums that ushered in a new era of jazz-rock music.
		More by John McGlaughlin: John later founded the Mahavishnu Orchestra, which played out-of-the-box music that I truly love. One song in particular, the Dance of the Maya, from the album The Inner Mounting Flame (left), is likely to drive most people out of a room. But to the advanced musician, this is spiritual bliss. Same with much of the fusion on Birds of Fire.
	AUTHORS



	John Grey	Best known for his book series on Venus and Mars, where Self-help author and speaker John Grey asserted that Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus. The title caught on with people and was a huge hit in the mid-1990's. I remember reading the book myself at one point, to learn more about Grey. He is now attempting to establish a name as a business speaker and life purpose speaker.

	John Varley
		Uncle-Quintessential-Collection-Notable-Quotables by Uncle John More: by John offers a cool book of Notable Quotables.
	WORLD LEADERS
Advertise Here		Pope John Paul II was Spiritual father to millions and an influential leader. Pope John Paul II's words have brought courage, solace, and inspiration to millions around the globe. His biography, In My Words, details his life background, while The Poetry of John Paul II, (left) offers a beautiful look at the spiritual side of life.
	HISTORICAL JOHN
	Captain John Smith	Famous for the Legend of Pocahontas. I have always been drawn to this story, perhaps because I believe I have a native American spirit guide who leads me on my crazy and wild journey called AspireNow. This guide is a feminine figure... she likes to bring me gifts. I wonder if Pocahontas brought John Smith gifts. The real story is much more tragic than the Disney cartoons, unfortunately, as Pocahontas' died a poor prostitute, not a princess embraced by the early settlers as the cartoon projected.

	Famous POLITICIANS	Want even more? Famous POLITICIANS named John include:
	John Adams	One of America's founding fathers, John Quincy Adams was a man who was known for many things, including becoming the second president of the United States of America.
	John Brown	Racism is an ugly thing. John Brown faced it head on and the legend help push...
	John Hancock	Ever sign your name and had someone say to you, "Put your John Hancock right there." Obviously, getting famous for signing your name you must have signed something rather important. How about the Declaration of Independence? At a time when making such a statement might have meant serious persecution for his family and friends, John Hancock was not only the first to sign, but the largest signature on the page. He was a patriot and pioneer in living for freedom.
	John F. Kennedy
	John Edwards	Current US Presidential Candidate
	John Adams	Former President of the United States of America.
Advertise Here	John Kerry	Former US Senator and Candidate for President (defeated by George W. Bush in 2004).
	More John COMEDIANS, ACTORS, and DIRECTORS
		John Belushi
		Saturday Night Live, The Best of John Belushi features some of the funniest moments in this groundbreaking television show's history with skits, humor, and more by John Belushi. He started the irreverent humor jabs on Weekend Update and other funny skits. In opinion, these weren't John's best moments, though. I'll share those next.
		One of the funniest movies of all time, The Blues Brothers featured John Belushi in some of his greatest moments. I love the scene where he sends Elwood to the car to write a check to pay the bar owner after the band's first gig. And, a rare moment with Carrie Fisher shooting at Belushi is a rare highlight. This movie, by John Belushi, destroyed more cop cars than any movie made before The Bourne Identity series of movies. Other highlights include a scene with Ray Charles and another with Aretha Franklin, singing Think.
		One of the funniest movies of it's time, Animal House has so many classic Belushi scenes that you just have to rent it or buy it to see them. For those of you with HD TV's and looking for the collector's edition, I found the Animal House HD edition, here.
		John Belushi was known for being funny. But, if you asked any of the SNL actors of his era, they'd tell you he wasn't just funny, but he was an amazing Shakespearean actor, too. John had a natural charisma that didn't always show up on film. Continental Divide, which starred John Belushi demonstrates this talent pretty well.
		EVEN MORE: FOR THE COLLECTOR. For those who want to get really geeked up with even more by John Belushi, they'll want SNL Complete first season boxed set DVD. Hey, I want it, too (hint, hint).
	John Cho
	John Cleese
	John ACTORS
	John Goodman
	John Stamos
	John Cusack	One of my favorite actors is John Cusack. Why? Well, he's quick, funny, a little quirky, and a nerdy-hip guy. He can be annoying, but overall, you typically like the guy. My favorite John Cusack movie is High Fidelity. Any audiophile can appreciate the attempt to organize a massive album collection in any order - by chronologically, by relationship? This movie also features Jack Black, who rocks.
	John Lithgow

	John Malkovich	Actor, Writer, Producer
	John Travolta
	John Wayne

	More JOHNS: SPORTS FIGURES
	John Elway	John Elway was known for being the "king of comeback" while quarterbacking the Denver Broncos. A former Stanford Quarterback, John went on to glory in his latter years when the Broncos added a running game and solid defense to John's brilliant passing attack, and won two straight Super Bowls in the NFL. If you get yourself to Denver, though, you'll quickly notice that John is now known as an automobile dealer as much as he is former Quarterback.
	John Stockton

	ARTISTS
	John Raya	Sculpting and Cartooning

	MORE JOHNS
	Dr. John	Famous around the New Orleans music scene, in particular.
	John Dillinger
	John, The Apostle	Have you read the Gospel, according to John? It's my favorite Gospel, and probably the most accurate of the four books known as The Gospels in the Bible, which also include Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The Book of Revelations, which is fascinating for the visions and prophesy of a possible future, is also attributed to John.
	John, The Baptist	The brother of Jesus, a prophet, and more.
	John Astin
	John Banner
	John Birch	Society of John Birch is based around ultra-conservative politics.
	John Francis Bongiovi; artiste (the actual name of Jon Bon Jovi)
	John Cale	Played viola with Velvet Underground, a rock music act.
	John Candy	Comedian, and actor.
	John Chisum
	John Delance
	John Deloreon
	John Dillinger
	John Doe and John Q. Public	Imaginary John, often confused with John Q. Public. I'm not sure you want to aspire to be like either of these Johns, though...
	John Fogarty	I won't list Fogarty albums because it irritates me when I'm out dancing to a song by Kool & The Gang, Prince, or James Brown, and then the DJ puts on John Fogarty. Fogarty's music is good, but he is certainly not very funky.
	John Ford	Director of many of Hollywood's classic films - especially a long-term association with the popular actor, John Wayne.
	John Krasinski	American Actor
	John Lithgow	Popular modern television and movie actor. My favorite John Lithgow role was his conservative father in Footloose.
	Olivia Newton-John	Olivia Newton-John is an English-born Australian pop singer, songwriter and actress. She is most notable for her musical career and co-starring role opposite John Travolta in the hit musical movie production of Grease, a fun romp playback set in the 50's.
	John Grisham	Popular modern novelist and author of over 30 novels.
	John Gotti	Gotti was a gangster.
	John Hiatt	Musician who's best music began with the 1986 album..
	John Deere	My father overhauls Farmall tractors. I keep wondering when he's going to go after a John Deere. I had a model of a John Deere tractor as a kid, and I'll never forget the green and off-white wheels rolling through the dirt as I "played" farmer. Deere is still making tractors, and you can find sites about the toy tractors here, and the real deal larger farming John Deere tractors here:
		John Mayer is a modern pop-rock artist who plays with a bit of a jazzy edge. My favorite John Mayer song is the one he recorded with Herbie Hancock on the DVD Possibilities, although Continuum is one cool and breezy CD to listen to when you want to get mellow.
		John Quelch was best known for being a pirate, whose crew made off with quite a haul after plundering nine Portuguese ships off the coast of Brazil. Quelch's pirate flag showed a naked pirate holding up an hour glass (your time has run out) and the spear piercing a heart. His run lasted a year until he was caught and tried for piracy laws under the Admiralty act of England and therefore tried without a jury.
	John Steinbeck	If you haven't read Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, or Cannery Row, you're missing out on John Steinbeck. Steinbeck was best known for stories demonstrating the challenges of early settlers in the Central-Northern California basin from Salinas to Monterey. I read all of these books in high school and found the dark and brooding Grapes of Wrath movie with Henry Fonda to be one of the top movies of all-time.
	John Wesley Harding	The name of Bob Dylan's famous album.
	Johnny Hartford
	John Henry	A Tall Tale is a story featuring John Henry, the railroad worker who competed against the steam engine. Amazingly, this large African-American man, who was larger than life, was able to compete, but then dropped dead at the end of the story. And, thus, began the industrial revolution.
	John Jakes
	John Jay
	John McPhee
	John Mellencamp	Popular rock musician, formerly known as John Cougar. He dropped the Cougar after he became popular. I saw John Mellencamp at Shoreline amphitheatre in 1990.

	John Paul Jones	Famous bass player from the rock trio called Rush.
	John Paul Jones	Famous sailor during colonial era.
	John Ritter	Three's Company star, along with Suzanne Somers and ...
	John Rolfe
	John Ronald Reuel Tolkien	John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, known more as J.R.R. Tolkien, wrote a many popular fantasy-fiction books. The most popular of Tolkien's works is The Hobbit, followed by the much darker story The Lord of the Rings. "One Ring To Rule Them All" has a connotation that ties to the Beast in Revelation. Clearly, Tolkien must have been familiar with this work, as the shadow of Sauron seems like another word for Satan, if you ask me.
	John Rye Davis
	John Philip Sousa	Famous bandleader and composer of considerable marching band music. I played a lot of John Philip Sousa songs at football games as a kid, such as
	John Stamos	Actor and former husband of Rebecca Romin.
	John Stockton	Marvelously talented basketball player (point guard) with the Utah Jazz from the 1980's through the 1990's.
	John Tesh	Former TV Show host and popular musician.
	John Walsh
	John's In Other Countries:
	Don Juan
	Don Juan Carlos Casteneda
	Juan Garcia
	Jean Luc Picard	Fictional Captain of the Starship Enterprise, Next Generation Series

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