Talbot, John Michael

Talbot, John Michael (May 8, 1954) John Michael Talbot was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Inspired by his older brother Terry, John eventually mastered the guitar, banjo, Dobro, pedal steel, and bass. Influenced by folk artists such as the Chad Mitchell Trio , the New Christy Minstrels , and Peter, Paul, and Mary , John and Terry formed a series of groups, and in the late 1960s they formed Mason Proffit. They became a popular act and performed with many of the top bands of that era, including…