Other Musical influences:

• Rick Wakeman: My keyboard guru and guide.
• Phil Collins: the power fill….
• AysleyDunbar: feel,feel,feel….
• Ian Paice: Rock shuffle master on the kick.
• Terry Bozzio: drumming outside the box
• Trilok Gurtu: drumming from beyond this dimension
• Billy Cobham: power, dynamics and finesse
• Peter Gabriel: Music for the Spirit
• Gavin Harrison: As musical as they come.

Special Thank You: To the “Mankind Project” and my brothers in Northern California and my I- Group for their continued support through the journey of life.

I would also like to thank Mr Ikutaro Kakehashi founder of Roland Corp. His vision has enabled us to explore new frontiers in audio quality through the use of the amazing Roland/Boss products.

Final Thoughts: Stevie Roseman, Ed Ulibarri and I co-created this work and I am deeply honored to be in the company of these men. I am also so grateful to Ross Valory for his selfless contributions and belief in what we are doing. To all the other amazing performers on “Illumine” thank you all for you magic.

Blessings,

John Hernandez