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John Arden "Jay" Ferguson (born May 10, 1947) is an American rock and pop musician known for his work with the bands Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne, and his 1978 solo hit "Thunder Island". His later career has been as a composer of music for television programs and films.
Jan 28, 2023 · Artist and musician Jay Ferguson, the writer behind The Office theme song, had a storied musical career long before he set the tone for one of America’s most beloved shows.
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The former lead singer of progressive rock band Spirit and hard rock quartet Jo Jo Gunne who later became a successful TV and film composer. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2020s. Born. May 10, 1947 in Burbank, CA. Genre. Pop/Rock, Stage & Screen. Styles. Psychedelic/Garage, Soft Rock, Soundtracks. Also Known As. John Ferguson.
Apr 10, 2013 · Jay Ferguson (b. 10 May 1947, Burbank, California) is an American rock and roll/pop musician, known for his work with Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne, and his 1978 solo hit "Thunder Island". His...
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Jan 2, 2020 · The origins of Spirit date back to 1965 when Randy and Cass formed the Red Roosters with high-school friends Jay Ferguson and Mark Andes and Mike Fondiler at a music camp in the mountains outside LA. They played regularly at the Ash Grove, a folk and blues joint run on left-wing principles, owned by Ed Pearl, Randy’s uncle.
Feb 25, 2014 · Enjoy the classic rock hit Thunder Island by Jay Ferguson, the composer of The Office theme song. Watch the official video from 1978.
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Mar 28, 2022 · In this classic rock interview marking the golden anniversary of that first ( and in songwriting, their best ) 1972 album Jo Jo Gunne, Jay reveals all kinds of influences when he told me, “If Sly and the Family Stone and Little Feat had a love child, it would have been Jo Jo Gunne!”.
