John Torres

John Torres
File:Jt hshot 2.jpg John Torres performing at Disney Concert Hall
Background information
Origin	San Dimas, California, USA
Genres	Rock Alternative rock Country Pop Folk Indie rock

John Torres is an American Songwriter, Recording Artist and sometimes Actor, from Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his original songs, and performances.

His music has been featured in popular films and television shows and has received numerous honors, including a John Lennon Songwriting Award, a nomination for an American Independent Music Award, and a short listing for Best Original Song by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

He has performed in major venues throughout the country and abroad. Among his favorites were The Disney Concert Hall and Dodger Stadium.

As an actor, Torres originated the original lead role of Drew in the first ever production of the now Broadway hit musical and film "Rock of Ages." He also co-starred as Peter in the first major production of the musical "Bare: A Pop Opera" (Nominated for 18 Ovation Awards).

To date he has released 4 official studio releases as well as numerous singles and music videos.

Discography

Albums

• There There Album (2006) [22] [23] [27] [25]
• Music After All (2009)
• "Live at the NoHo Brick House" (2009)
• "John Torres (Self-Titled)" (2013)

External links

• Official Website
• Twitter

Notes

• Original cast of Rock of Ages - Kyle Puccia was the Los Angeles Music Director
• "You Don't Have To Be A Star" - Oscar Short List - by: John Torres, Dale Narins and Alexander Rosenbloom
• John Lennon Songwriting Competition - John Torres "Hallelujah" Winner
• John Torres stars as Peter in "Bare: A Pop Opera"