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It's... it's... the JBB! OMG! It's the JBB!
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The John Benjamin Band (The JBB) is a one-man in-home recording project created by John Benjamin (JB), a product manager for an ISP in Atlanta, GA, USA.

JB didn't grow up wanting to be a product manager for an ISP in Atlanta, GA, USA, however. When he was 12, he wanted to be a lawyer. Throughout high school, he wanted to be a filmmaker.

Lacking the requisite drive and willingness to accept rejection that are part and parcel with success in the entertainment industry, JB went to school to become a music teacher, an occupation which, upon graduation, he decided he wasn't nearly old enough to perform successfully. And so he started working "in computers", as he is wont to describe his vocation when chatting with relatives over cookies and eggnog in December.

The JBB was foisted into existence in 2001, when JB discovered Song Fight!, an online songwriting competition. For the two or three years prior to that, JB had been writing songs for his own amusement and the infrequent suffering of friends and family.

The band's name is derived from JB's first name, John, and his middle name, Benjamin, as his surname is somewhat blunt and unpoetic.

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The John Benjamin... - You Get The Wiser
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The John Benjamin... - Plastic Rose
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The John Benjamin... - Bad Dreams
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The John Benjamin... - Coming Dear
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The John Benjamin... - Ghost Strokes
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robbit (level 7) wrote:
at 29 June 2009 3:23PM
! Thanks tons, John. :D
Ina (level 4) wrote:
at 29 June 2009 1:51PM
I'm so glad you put The Blitz on your site. It's one of my favorite songs!
The John Benjamin Band wrote:
at 26 June 2009 3:43PM
Hi robbit! I've added The Proposal and The Blitz. Unfortunately every time I try to add Science, t61 says the file is unacceptable. :( So until I can resolve that issue, this little corner of the world will alas be Science-less.
robbit (level 7) wrote:
at 26 June 2009 3:17PM
Poking around for Songfighers, and saw you were here. Awesomesauce. This page needs The Blitz, What We Need More Of Is Science, and The Proposal. I mean, not to try to order you. Just suggesting, as they are amazing. :)
NinanoPapa (level 10) wrote:
at 21 Feb. 2009 1:59AM
Great. .... Just Great. Thanks for the downloads. Best part. How does it feel knowing people are playing your music in their cars on the way home from work on home-burnt cds? Warm and fuzzy, I hope. NinanoPapa.
The John Benjamin Band wrote:
at 03 Nov. 2008 6:41PM
Will do!
phreakymonkey (level 18) wrote:
at 31 Oct. 2008 11:55PM
Ah, Mr. Benjamin.

Humbly requesting that you post What We Need More of is Science at some point.
Annette (level 18) wrote:
at 27 Oct. 2008 6:12PM
A little" Red Robot " who was "Scared to Death" said i could get some "Brownie Points" if came to your page and checked out you music. I'm glad i am here and i think your great and will continue to do great. Gotta go give you some more bumps. ;-)
gc (level 15) wrote:
at 11 Oct. 2008 9:05AM
Woot! Very nice to see you on here! I'll put the word out. :)

ROCK!

Glenn Case
The John Benjamin Band wrote:
at 11 Oct. 2008 8:05AM
Thanks for the advice, everyone! I'll follow it to the letter. Profile pic is up, and I've added some more pictures. I'll scout around the site to see what kinds of stuff people have on their own profiles, and do likewise. Frank, I tagged Glenn's wall with a note, thanks for reminding me. So far this is a pretty fun place; I'm looking forward to hanging out. Glad you like the songs! (Like, SO glad.)
SallySilvera (level 22) wrote:
at 11 Oct. 2008 4:59AM
Hi and welcome to the61! Very much enjoying your first tracks, thanks for sharing here.

Here's a few tips for the top if you like:

First of all, like deSalire says, please replace the 61 road sign with a pic of some sorts, it will definitely get you more listeners.

Please let the first three songs find listeners, fans and bumps before adding any more. That way the tracks don't compete with each other.
Not every listeners is able or willing to bump every track because of the points cost, .so not having too many to choose from helps.

It may be tempting to add more tunes when you reach the next level, but please don't (that may sound strange but it works!) Don't delete any either though.

Once one or two have reached the homepage (patience may be needed on both sides) consider gradually adding one more at a time.

Also, you could consider opening a listener account to figure out how the site works from the other side so to speak.

Hope this helps :D

Have fun and good luck!
fcaravella (level 13) wrote:
at 11 Oct. 2008 2:43AM
Hey, you weren't supposed to join until I sent you the thing that gives me points when you sign up! Okay, it doesn't matter--I'm just kidding anyway. I learned that when you space your songs out a bit (every 4 or five days at minimum), they do better. Does Glenn know you're here? He's like a promoter on this site and can get you mucho bumps and attention pretty quickly.
deSalire (level 15) wrote:
at 10 Oct. 2008 11:25PM
Some good tracks here. I think you can do well on thesixtyone, but you probably won't get any notice until you put up your own profile photo in place of the 61 shield. The listeners here are visual as well in that they need something to catch their eye amid the sea of new releases.

Welcome to T61! I look forward to hearing more from you.
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