John Babcock (musician) - Later Albums & Recent Recordings

Later Albums & Recent Recordings

Between 1997 and 2003, John branched out into experimental and ambient music as well as writing for television and movies. Just recently he was able to add the title "author" to his impressive list of credits as Drum World Magazine deigned his touching recollection of his father's storied influence on his choice of Gretsch Drums found life as a featured article in the widely read industry periodical. John composed and recorded four more albums: Life through the Looking Glass Vol. 1, an intricate assortment of creative instrumental compositions. 17 Castle Heights and The Gnomes of Marydell, which mine the inner recesses of his childhood and his search for inner peace through exploring his family's routes ("It Was Only An Irishman's Dream"). Prior to the latter, he explored his childhood penchant for "scary movies" with the quirky but definitely rocking ode to late-night, Saturday Evening monster movie broadcasts with Chiller Theatre featuring guests Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple) and Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel Band). Finally, the funky, upbeat album Nothin' Mo' Betta. He also played with Byrds' founder and Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer, Roger McGuinn for the Orlando Ballet fundraiser concert in 2002.

During 2003-2004, John saw the release of two compilations of his earliest recordings, 1st Sessions and Hackensack Daze. He recorded and released The Gnomes of Marrydell in 2005 and It Is What It Is in 2008, the latter marking a return to basics musically which spawned many rich tunes fueled by personal emotions and outlooks on the world. Previously in 2006, he released CDs from his two original bands, U.S. City and 4 On The Floor. He also released a CD and DVD of the many legendary Hawthorne Muchachos performances as well as his own Electronic Press Kit (EPK).

In 2010, John has a compilation album in the works entitled "A State of Pop" which consists of his most catchy pop hits and singles spanning throughout his 1983-2008 material.