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Josh Jankowski age 22 . Born
and raised in Euless Texas. Currently living in Ft. Worth
Texas with his wife Lisa and their two beautiful children
Vegas May and Jocelyn Raye. Aside from spending time with
family and being a musician Josh is a journeyman sign
electrician. In his free time he is devoted to the study of
Brazillian Jiu Jitsu and riding motocross.
Josh comes from a very talented musical family.
His father is renowned bass player Bob Jankowski and his
brother is guitar player Kenny Jack.
Josh started playing at the very early age of 6. First
on bass then switching to guitar. By age eleven he was sitting
in at jams around the area. By age 15 he was playing in bands.
Blues and rock mainly, but he also played in some original
projects. When he heard about Boogie Men guitarist Willie
Ebarb retiring he was happy to get the call to come on board
with this band.
Josh’s list of playing influences are a broad
group: T Bone Walker, Albert Collins, B.B. King, Albert King,
Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jeff Beck, Robert Cray, Dave
Matthews, Carlos Santana, and Tim Reynolds. Most of all he is
influenced by his brother Kenny Jack. “The guy that taught
me what style really is. “
Personal statement from Josh.
“I ran sound for the Boogie Men for a few years, so I have
seen the band evolve and progress. I hope I can bring a new
twist to their sound . With a group of guys as talented as
they are this should be a great opportunity to have fun and
create some good music.”
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