CORTEZ  PROFILE

JOHN BURKE  Vocals

Alias: The Pocket Rocket / Saucy Noddy. This high-octane vocalist began with the infectiously titled "SAVAGE FAIRIES" of Ardmore. It is rumoured nae, reputed that Savage Fairies t - shirts can still be found (pictures of a long haired John are being held for bribery purposes only). His onstage presence looms large and is renowned for the incomparable "Ardmore Walk" a short step shuffle groove of left to right movements performed during solos.

The Boy Wonder as is befitting of a magnetic frontman draws a lot of attention from the female audience but his closed eyes passion and tender grip of the microphone lends the admirer the impression that the compliment is not being recipicated. A passionate performer (back to the singing now) John has a deep well of songwriting skills that the band hope to exploit in the coming year, with" Everyway I Turn" being received extremely well at gigs.

Best Moment: A rendition of "BAD" that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and then curl with satisfaction.