One of Paul's early influences was Nathaniel Townsley. He also studied with his cousin Gordon Campbell, who has been touring lately with Jessica Simpson, For the most part, I just played along to my favorite records, like the Yellowjackets, Mint Condition, and any recordings with Gospel drummer Jeff Davis."

Live, you'll hear John embellish and complement Alicia's well-crafted songs from her debut CD, "Songs In A Minor" which reveals his talents noit only as a solid drummer but producer/collaborator Paul spent all of 2004 touring with Alicia in support of her most recent release " The Diary of Alicia Keys" touring in support of Beyonce on the Verizon's "Ladies First Tour" alongside Missy Elliott.