JK Northrup

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-1982-83- JK began his career as Lead Guitarist for Billy Thorpe (Children of the Sun, Pasha Records), touring the United States and Australia. Band members included drummer Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot) and bassist Bruce Turgon (Foreigner, Lou Gramm), opening for such bands as Cheap Trick and Ted Nugent as well as headlining many shows. -1984-85- Wrote songs and played guitar on two records for Warner Pioneer recording artist, Steffanie, as well as toured, appeared on television and in her videos. -1985-86- Joined EMI Recording artists Rail, again touring and opening for Ted Nugent and others as well as headlining many shows. -1987-89-Formed the band Northrup with singer Johnny Edwards (Montrose and later Foreigner, Royal Jelly). During this time, they wrote and recorded many songs. One song they wrote together, "Ready for the Rain", was later recorded on the Foreigner, "Unusual Heat" record in 1991. He also recorded and performed on the King Kobra lll CD with legendary drummer Carmine Appice. Three of his songs were featured on that CD including "Walls of Silence". Also appeared on MTV in the video for the song Take it Off. Some of his songs were used for television, including episodes for Michael Landons hit television series, "Highway to Heaven". -1991-93- Recorded, wrote, played guitars and produced the Paul Shortino, Back on Track CD featuring Jeff Northrup, released on Alfa Records. The CD featured many other great recording artists including, Carmine Appice, Ja

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Wired In My Skin

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Rock 4 XMAS, Vol. 3

JK Northrup

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That's Gonna Leave a Mark

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Heavy Instrumentals Vol. 15

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Heavy Instrumentals Vol. 21

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Melodic Rock - Volume 2 - The Beast Inside (CD1)

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Melodic Rock - Volume 3 - V3

The 11:11 Project

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Best Of - Play It On 11

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MRCD5 "Writing On The Wall"

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Melodic Rock - Volume 5 - Writing On The Wall (CD1)

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