John Ramey (b. 23 May 1978) is an American-born singer, songwriter, and journalist living in Los Angeles. He is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. Ramey's father, Hal Ramey, is a sports broadcaster in the Bay Area; young John became exceedingly familiar (perhaps obsessed) with the subjects of his father's work. His musical and songwriting style are rather transparently influenced by the Beatles and Bob Dylan. Music Ramey currently performs in Los Angeles with his group the Alan B Shepard Memorial Orchestra. Ramey's debut solo album "Flying Blind" was released in October 2006. The record received sporadic airplay in Los Angeles on Watusi Radio,, and on internet radio stations in Amsterdam, and Knoxville, Tennessee in the months following its release. Sales have been alleged by Ramey to be modest but steady. Ramey has also toured nationally with Grant Langston. Media John on radio program Music Revolution Evolution, August 16 2009 Ramey is the play-by-play voice of UC-Riverside men's basketball and baseball. Ramey is a sports anchor for KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO in Los Angeles. In 2008, Ramey served as the play-by-play voice of the Puppy Games on Animal Planet.
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