Berlin was
John's first venture into the live music
world,
an opportunity given by his cousin,Clive Edwards, who, in 1992 became the
drummer in the reformed UFO,
Having previously worked as a session musician and for artists such
as Lionheart, SOS, Grand Prix, Bronz, Pat Travers, Uli Jon Roth and Wild
Horses. John
played the
guitar then violin for the Berlin, but he left shortly
after.