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About the Musicians
Larry Chaney of Jamb Kitchen - is also the lead guitarist for Edwin McCain Band
I wrote "Be Like John" after my friend, Lorenza Maksimow shared the story of John Breaux. She flew out to visit and asked if I would write a song. Once I read Lori’s Lyrics, I got inspired and started to hear a song, based on her poem. After the recording, it was difficult for me to be objective because it was now close to my heart. John was an exceptional person and exceptional people aren't always obvious to us until something happens. It has truly inspired me! Now when I see a man on the street I think: Better than assuming that person is homeless or down on their luck, I now give them the benefit of the doubt. It teaches us not to assume about people. Due to a formal request from the Bright family, some of the information on this page has been ommitted. White Bike Productions regretfully apologizes for having removed part of this page. Please contact Lorenza Maksimow at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , if you have any questions.
Jim Tesone, Age: 54
Occupation: Teacher - 25 years
I wrote "John's Song" obviously after his passing in February. I had come to know John as a blessed figure in our town since I moved to Louisville in 2003. I first remember John when the brightness of his weathered face startled me as I stumbled through the convenient store door he held open for me. He made me smile and I didn't know what to think until I learned more of him from friends who had known John longer than I. He simply knew the way of "giving it his all" everyday.
The weekend of his death I wrote a song in disbelief of him being gone..actually. That feeling, or spirit and universal love John gave to a community, moved me like nothing else. As sad as it was, John Breaux's presence began to simply and profoundly be with all of us as we said our goodbyes. He loved people and his passing didn't change that fact. For my song, I was with the thought that in my "wearisome" times, I need is Jesus' love to get me through. I perform the song and I become stronger only because I just hang to John's coat as he braves the elements cleaning up our messes...on his bike! It truly is his song.
Pato Banton
