John Potter, (son of Harry Potter - the famous Wickford Tattooist), is a lifelong Beach Boys Fanatic! From the age of about 13 when his sister bought him their greatest hits as a birthday present. The memory of listening to the Beach Boys with friends in the hot and long summer of 1976 has left an indelible mark on John.

He studied Fine Art and Print-Making in at Thurrock Technical College, worked in Stratford doing mainly darkroom and photography type work and eventually set up his own business in 1991.

He now lives in a converted pub in Greenstead Green (near Halstead, North Essex) with his wife Sandra and three children, Tom, Callum and Robyn, 3 dogs and 4 horses.

By day, John is a graphic designer from Halstead, His office can be found by driving through North Essex and listening for the sound of the Beach Boys flowing across the countryside - He plays the guitar (not in the band) and is currently studying classical guitar. John and a couple of friends play in a non-gigging band playing more diverse music such as The Cure, Pink Floyd, The Chilli’s, Eagles, Squeeze.

A mention on BBC Essex that a Beach Boys Band in Southend was looking for a singer prompted him to contact Alan...

In the Band, John takes on the role (vocally) of Mike Love. (minus the beard)!! and of course the law suits.....and of course the mincy dance steps, and the ego, and the money and jewellry!