Johnny Idaho was born and raised in Nampa, Idaho. And yes, he does like potatoes.
He grew up in a musical family. His grandmother was a classically trained violinist, his mother toured with choirs as a singer, and his father played tuba in the University of Idaho Marching Band. Steve’s parents believed in the importance of music and got him playing piano since the age of five. At fourteen, Steve and his brother each spent $50 to buy a drumset that had been in a neighbor’s attic for 15 years. Steve was instantly hooked. Like the fat kid in dodge ball, Steve never stood a chance.
Johnny Idaho has performed at Carnegie Hall, St Peter’s Basilica, St. Mark’s Cathedral, banquets, house parties, and once on the back of a semi in front of a barn in Idaho.
