J PENY

John Patrick Elsasser AKA J PENY

Inspired by Steve Howe of Yes and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, J PENY's rhythmic style is infused with a unique sense of timing and melody. Rooted in a deep spiritual biblical understanding, J PENY’s musical presence and distinctive 12 String acoustic craft sets him apart from contemporaries.

Biography

A multi-genre singer-songwriter, J PENY has had a fascinating and transformative spiritual musical journey through faith. The Alternative Christian Rocker who is on his predestined spiritual journey J PENY, the man behind the music, has carved his path through life with a passion for progressive rock with an unshakeable faith in God.

John Patrick Elsasser, known to the world as J PENY, was born on March 21, 1958, in Mahopac, New York USA. Growing up as the youngest of his two brothers and one sister, the artist’s life was predestined for a profound connection with music. John's cousin, Paul Friswell of the Overlanders, a renowned English musical group in the 1960’s, played a pivotal role in igniting the spark of music already deep within young John from birth.

Paul's visit to New York led to an unforgettable encounter that would set John on his musical path. Sitting young John on his knee, Paul guided the young boy's fingers across the guitar strings. It was in that moment that the seeds of music already deep in John’s sole were watered and nurtured, and the echoes of melodies filled John's heart and mind.

Driven solely by his passion, John embarked on a predestined musical journey without any formal training. He learned to play and sing purely by ear, with only a few voice lessons at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, NY. Despite his talent and passion for music, life's responsibilities and unforeseen illness forced John to put his musical vision on hold.

However, John's Love Purpose and Passion for music never waned. The resilient artist made a decision that would alter the course of his musical trajectory. Bridging the analog world of music and recording with the digital age, J PENY mastered the art of digital recording and engineering and production.

Through this transformation, John sought to share the messages of Faith, Hope, and Love a vision that he held within his heart and mind from birth with the world. Currently, John is diligently working on his upcoming album, "Covered which is set to become a striking addition to his discography.

J PENY's focus is on promotion and expanding his reach to a wider audience. The artist’s vision includes forming a touring band and taking his musical message to stages around the world. In the long term, his vision and goal is to reach the masses through both media and live performances.

It has been a grand and blessed journey all thanks to the glory power and awesomeness of Jesus my Lord my God.

TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY !

Thanks to Joe Butera III and John Cheadle at Avalon Records in Port St. Lucie Florida at the begining of this project back in the fall of 2001 for giving me their assistance and engineering support and for the production consults of Tony Bongiovi (Power Station).

And a very special thanks to Uly Millan at Hey Studios Ossining NY

for his valuable Engineering support and for blessing me with training on the digital recording process.

JOHN PATRICK ELSASSER AKA J PENY

LEAD VOCALS AND RYTHM ELECTRIC AND ACOUSTIC GUITARS.

Special thanks to:

FRANK PETRALLA - Electric Guitar

JOHN RAINEY - Lead Guitar

CORY ENGLAND - Drums

MARC ROSS - Bass Guitar

ROGER WILDER keyboards

SCOTT

Keyboards on Treasure Coast & Troubled Boy & Learn To Rock N Roll

KEVIN

Keyboards on Treasure Coast & Troubled Boy & Learn To Rock N Roll

ULY MILLAN - Assisted Master engineering & Back up 6 string acoustic Takamine & Ibanez guitar & Bass guitar on Learn To Rock N Roll

Uly Millan:

Studied composition and arranging at The Maria Eugenia School of Music in Caracas, Venezuela and studied cello at the school of the Valentia Symphonic Orchestra, Valentia, Venezuela. Uly is a seasoned session player who has recorded for CBS-Columbia of Venezuela, Sonographica, and Sonorodven record labels. Among his credits are several albums he recorded with the top selling pop group, Pentagono, which produced several number one hits as well as three nationwide tours, performing to audiences of 40,000 people.

Since moving to the states in 1990, Uly has studied with such New York guitar gurus as Tania Maria and Alex Adrian. Last year, he wrote, recorded, and produced the soundtrack for the film Laura. In addition to running his own HEY STUDIO in Ossining, New York, Uly currently works as a session player, producer, and teacher throughout the New York tri-state area.

I am very grateful to the Lord for all he has showed me and given me through life, music being one of them. I am most grateful to my wife Polly and my daughter Bianca for their unconditional love and support. -Uly Millan

Hey Studios Music Production & Recording 11 Brook Place Ossining, NY 10562 heystuduios@aol.com

All Music & Lyrics arranged performed, written & produced & Published by John Patrick Elsasser AKA J PENY at Unity Music Productions NY ASCAP C 2026

Learn To Rock N Roll Written by John Patrick Elsasser

AKA J PENY assisted production & arrangement by Uly Millan

C 2026 UMP Records NY

C 2026 Unity Music Productions NY

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I have been Writing & arranging music and performing rock & acoustic music live in NY, Florida,Virginia,Boston and in studios since 1970

Music is my passion, my art,my God given gift.

Nothing compares to the power and magic of a live audience love it more then recording yes indeed I have. Lots of wonderful memories.

Steve Howe, Paul McCartney, Emerson, Lake, & Palmer, The Allman Brothers Band, Warren Haynes,Derick Trucks,GOVT MULE,Doobie Brothers, Deep Purple,

Led Zepplin, Cheap Trick, AC/DC,Def Leppard, Robin Trower,

Motley Crue,Poison, Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaugn, The Beatles,Yes,

Stones,Styx,Moody Blues, REO Speedwagon,The Who, Van Halen, Gavin Degraw, Bad Company, Black Sabbath, Jim Croche, Harry Chapin,Jimi Hendrix,Lynard Skynard, 38 Special,Kansas,CCR, Billy Joel,Sting,

Rock N Roll! etc... etc...

Korg,Mackie,Fender,Gibson,Guild,Takamine,Roland,Alvarez, Taylor

Kurtzweil,Hammond,Marshall,Beringer,Peavey, Sony, Line ...........

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