John was born on 21 April 1947.
He was known for his musical prowess particularly in the Jazz scene in Dunedin in the 70s.
John was an athlete and ran all around Dunedin with his partner of over 20 years, Susan Hellyer.
"Maybe when our stories over
We'll go where its always Spring
The band is playing our song again
And all the world is Spring".
-Tom Waites