John Landreth
John Landreth
John Landreth is a renowned actor. He’s an endearing Kiwi bloke with an endearing natural guy next door voice.
His career is a testament to his talent and dedication. He’s renowned for his ability to add depth and emotion to roles, as well as being an accomplished lyricist.
Early Life and Education
John Landreth’s early life was full of musical experiences that would shape his career as an artist. His influences ranged from blues and jazz to zydeco and rock n roll – creating a foundation in classic rock that would last throughout his lifetime.
He began playing trumpet in school and later switched to guitar to join bands with friends. It was at this point that he became completely immersed in making music and focused solely on it.
He continued to hone his music, creating a style that combined Chet Atkins’ picking technique with Robert Johnson’s slide mastery to create an innovative guitar playing approach. This evolved into his latest album Blacktop Run; the 10-song project ranges from hard-edged electric instrumentals to tender acoustic ballads.
Professional Career
John Landreth is a pioneer of slide guitar whose work has taken him around the world. He’s featured on albums by artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Zachary Richard, Freddy Fender and John Hiatt.
John Landreth is a cultural alchemist, crafting Zydeco-infused blues into an original and innovative slide guitar style. His combination of traditional blues, rock music and zydeco has cemented him as one of the leading artists in this genre.
Born in Mississippi, he moved to Lafayette, Louisiana where he developed his musical talent by growing up among Swamp-pop and Zydeco music legends. From there he learned many styles from some of Louisiana’s greatest musicians while honing his songwriting abilities.
Achievements and Honors
Landreth achieved greatness while at Kenyon College, winning twelve NCAA titles and earning himself a place in the Hall of Fame. Not to be outdone, he also excelled academically as well. In the business world, Landreth gained recognition for being an energetic problem solver with creative ideas. With these credentials, Landreth has since found success within digital media – currently working as part of SIUE’s growing digital media marketing team with expertise ranging from web development and social media management to content production.
Personal Life
John Landreth has always been a versatile musician, playing guitar and singing for decades as the sideman to numerous acclaimed artists. He was previously part of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band and has also collaborated with Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler on tours.
Sonny Landreth is renowned for his unique blend of rock, blues and Cajun music. This combination has earned him recognition as one of the world’s premier slide guitarists.
He’s released three critically-acclaimed albums for Sugar Hill Records, including 2005’s Grant Street and 2008’s From the Reach. Additionally, he’s collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed at all four Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festivals since 2004.
Net Worth
He is estimated to have a net worth of $1 million. As an accomplished guitarist, he has performed with Kenny Loggins, Dolly Parton, Zachary Richard and many other country blues greats.
He is a financial advisor and has worked for Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. With 12 years of experience in this field, he brings extensive expertise to bear.
He is an Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of CVR Inc, earning him a total yearly income of $2,112,160. Additionally, he owns 4,547 shares in CVR Inc stock which he recently exercised some of them.