John Ford Coley - After The 1980s

After The 1980s

John Ford Coley went on to form another group that released an album on A&M Records, Leslie, Kelly and John Ford Coley (featuring sisters Leslie and Kelly Bulkin). Then, he went on to act in teen films in the 1980s, acquired a small ranch in the 1990s, and wrote songs for film and TV. He returned to touring in 1996 and has an active tour schedule where Coley plays the hits and other favorite songs. Coley plays with groups including Ambrosia, Terry Sylvester, formerly of The Hollies and rides the bill with numerous other acts including Three Dog Night, Lou Gramm (of Foreigner), Christopher Cross, Poco, Stephen Bishop, Al Stewart, Edgar Winter and others.

In 1996, Coley made a trip south for Tin Pan South and began making trips to Nashville to be part of the music community. He moved his family and horses across country to Tennessee in 1999. While in Tennessee, Coley, once a Bahá'í, converted to Christianity. He lectures about Christianity, is writing a book about his faith, and continues to perform around the world.