Johnny & The Distractions - The Best Songs and More (2008)

Jon Koonce was the head of the band. They had a some great albums and two big singles called "Shoulder of the Road" and "Complicated Now". They both got some national air play. The guy had and still has a great voice and writes some great tunes. He currently lives and works in the Portland, OR area. Jon is now playing and singing in his band Johnny and the Gas Hogs. They do mostly their owns songs and it is a rockabilly sound that leaves you humming after the gig. I believe he still plays with his old guitar player Mark Spangler occasionally. He made a run at MTV in the mid 80's with an album called "Totally Distracted". Cut a couple of videos and Al Kooper produced the album. Unfortunately it did not take off like it should have and he went back to the drawing board. Al Kooper wanted Jon to sing in his band, so that should say something for his talent. Jon declined and to this day is still doing his own thing raising his family and loving life.