ALBUM in production, "ON THE FENCE"

Let me start by saying thank you for your interest in Lipinski Lyrics! Writing music is my passion, my goal, and my mission. That passion is what drives me to utilize the gifts our Lord has given to me. All that I do and create is for Him.

I have been performing all kinds of music since I was 13. Growing up in upstate New York during the 50's and 60's, I experienced the golden age of modern music, an era that birthed rock-n-roll, country, Motown, soul, gospel, and more. The Beatles began it all for me, inspiring me to learn the guitar. From there I added more instruments to my repertoire and began playing with friends, neighbors, in church, wherever and whenever I could.

1976 was the year I moved to Florida and embarked upon a dream all musicians have.  I joined my first professional band, Fantasy. For 12 years I played in several, traveled all over our country, opened up for some big names, began some serious songwriting, and launched a first album, "Shame On You,"  during the mid-eighties. The goal was to have Five Card Stud be the most well-known band in the southeast. It was. We were in great demand, especially throughout Florida, opening for musical greats such as Tanya Tucker, the Bellamy Brothers, Mel Tillis, John Conlee, and more. It was an exciting time for us, but, like so many others, we never got the "big break." But for the support of fans, family and friends, those 12 years may not have been so fantastic and memorable. Praise God that many of them still believe in me today!

Although I continued to play as a single and in various band iterations locally, I retired in 1988 from the full time adventures of the "band business" to settle down and raise my children. It was the best decision of my life.

My kids are grown up now and my passion for music has been revitalized and re-ignited for the Lord. My spirit for writing has developed seriously and I am traveling that road just as far as the Lord will take me. That journey has been very inspiring! Prior to 1988, I had only written about 35 songs. Since 2011, I have written approximately 160 additional songs, and the words and music flow in many different genres. You will hear Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Praise, Soul, Country, and more.

While I still find pleasure in performing as a single and  and getting together with my musician friends, my most fervent desire now is to write! I want musicians to use my songs as a tool to reach people. I want my words and music to be messages of comfort and strength. When people are affected emotionally by one of my compositions, I know I have touched someone. If my Lord uses my songs to reach people and change lives then I am doing the job He's given me.

I'd like say a heart-felt thank you to friends whose talents you will hear in some of my music. A special shout out goes to a dear friend and musician, Roy Powers, whom I played with in Five Card Stud many years ago. We more recently performed together in a classic country duo known as the Crawdads and my Christian band, Sound Investment. He is a songwriter of note himself and also performs with his blues band, Last Exit Blues. It is his awesome keyboard talent you'll hear on many of my recordings. Friend, Beth Courtney, has also been a great help to me from the very beginning of Sound Investment, singing and editing my lyrics.  Doug Stock, another friend from Five Card Stud days, lends his numerous talents to the album, "Gospel . . . according to John."  His fiddle, steel guitar, and dobro are featured prominently on many of the songs. Finally, Clint Braswell gets a very special thank you. Not only has he given his string and vocal talents to my songs and Sound Investment, but he has devoted a lot of his time to professionally edit and format many of the song tracks. I am very happy to thank another great friend and musical artist, Lee Romano, who has decided to join my Sound Investment efforts.  Again, thank you to the friends, family, and folks who have given their time, guidance, feedback, and support! There are just too many of you to list; but you know who you are!

First and foremost, I give all of my praise, talents and energy to the glory of my Lord.

Thanks again for your support,

John Lipinski