In the early 1970’s, John formed a rock band called “John T. and The Bobby Manz Machine”,  booked by the William Morris Talent Agency out of Chicago, traveled throughout the States playing the Ramada and Holiday Inn circuits.  In 1975, John met Geri, a folk artist who sang in coffee houses in the Milwaukee area. After their marriage in August of 1976, John & Geri moved to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. There, in a small cabin in the woods, they made Jesus Lord of their lives. They began writing Christian music together, giving their testimony and singing in churches. In 1978, they recorded their gospel album “I Talked With Jesus Last Night“ (on YouTube) .  In 1982 Christine Wyrtzen, Dove Award Nominee, recorded two of their songs on her album “For Those Who Hurt”.  They left the ministry and took careers to support their family. In 2021, John & Geri retired and began doing again what they love, writing music.<