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#279 - John Featherstone


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John Featherstone Principal & Managing Director of Lightswitch. Born and educated in the United Kingdom, John was theatrically trained at Britain's National Youth Theatre.John met four lads who had just formed a band called The Smiths,John hit the road with The Smiths, and worked with them and his dear friend Johnny Marr until the band split. After that, he spent a decade concert touring under the watchful eye of Roy Bennett. John toured with bands from DuranDuran, INXS, Janet Jackson, Van Halen, and more. John met Norm Schwab also Principal & Managing Director for Lightswitch in 1986 — the same trip to the States when he met his wife, Kathy.

John moved to the United States in 1989 and continued to tour extensively until he founded Lightswitch in 1993 with Norn Schwab.Lightswitch is a design consortium committed to the continuing pursuit of excellence in all aspects of the design process. Lightswitch creates visual design for dynamic live events and compelling architectural environments.

John is married to Kathy and they have two daughters, Hailey and Ella who are both in the industry

Please welcome my good friend John Featherstone to Geezers Of Gear.

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