John Sterling Francis

Name: John Sterling Francis Nickname: Lone Wolf, Mad Dog Birth Date: October 23, 1955 Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan Residence: Fayetteville, North Carolina Marital Status: Single Children: 1 Son Pets: 2 Shih Tzu dogs Hair Color: Gray and brown (brownish gray) Eye Color: Brown Height: 6' Favorite Food: I like 'em all. Favorite Drink: Milk Favorite TV Show: I don't watch much TV unless it's sports. Favorite Music: A lot of everything.

How long have you been playing bass guitar?: 24 years ("I started playing bass 2 years before playing for B.J. I started playing guitar in 5th or 6th grade.") First gig with B.J.: March 13, 1976 ("The Copa Room or some place in Oklahoma.") When you're not on the road, what do you like to do?: "If it's hot, I like swimming. I'll go out during the week to clubs, blues bars and jam." Memorable Moment During a Show: "When our horn player (Wade Benson) hyper-ventilated. At the end of a song, he hit a really high note. Boom! He fell over backwards." What do you like best about touring with B.J.: "Getting to play music with these great guys." Something about you that the fans would be interested to know: "I come from a mixed culture, Army family. I have relatives in Japan that I still haven't met." Favorite Sport and/or Team: Football - Dallas Cowboys; College basketball - North Carolina