Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! In episode 20 Harold, Russ, and Wade hang out with legendary guitarist, Joh Willis. John is best known for his work as a session musician, producer, and songwriter. Biography: John Willis was raised in St. Martinville, Louisiana. At age 15, he learned to play banjo and then guitar. At age 22, Willis moved to Los Angeles, where he studied guitar at the Guitar Institute of Technology. Upon graduation, Willis moved to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where he began playing guitar in sessions for Shenandoah, Brian McKnight, The Impressions, and others. Upon the suggestion of David Briggs, Willis moved to Nashville. Since then, Willis has played on many hit records for Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Willie Nelson, and many others.Willis’ songs have been featured on television networks and video games. He also produces custom albums, songwriter demos, jingles, and voiceovers in his studio, Mount Willis Productions. In 2002, Willis won the Guitarist of The Year award from the Academy of Country Music. This is Behind the Shedd. Behind the Shedd podcast is a weekly podcast series available on all major podcast platforms. This podcast relives music row memories from Nashvilles most successful independent music producer, Harold Shedd. Harold owned and operated the Music Mill Studio on Roy Acuff Place in Nashville and was later head of Mercury Records Nashville. Created by Wm. Wade Smith. Produced by Russ Zavitson and Wm. Wade Smith. Original Behind the Shedd theme song written by Russ Zavitson. Get caught up on the latest episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/videos Check out all our Youtube shorts here: https://www.youtube.com/@BehindTheShedd/shorts If you love the show and would like to help us continue making content, consider becoming a member on our Patreon page. We have membership levels as low as 5 bucks or choose an option to hear your name or business on every podcast! https://www.patreon.com/c/behindtheshedd/membership Thanks to patreon supporter Ron Ledet Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568576867709 Check us out on Instagram and please follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheshedd/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheshedd For more information about the show, suggest guests, or to inquire about advertising or becoming a brand partner, shoot us a message here: behindtheshedd@gmail.com Please visit our sponsors here: Pop’s Chevrolet www.popschevy.com Wild Bill’s Fireworkswww.wildbillsfireworks.com The Kent Rose Foundation Harold Shedd Music Gallery & The Harold Shedd Foundationwww.haroldsheddmusicgallery.com Thanks to our monthly supporters Ron Ledet
