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Acclaimed guitarist & group creator John "JUBU" Smith teamed w/bassist & brother Eric "Pikfunk" creating a sound that transcends time & touches all genres

 Biography 

Established by guitarist & lead vocalist John “Jubu” Smith LEGALLY BLYND consists of: Eric Smith (Bass/Vocals), Errol Cooney (Guitarist), Carl Wheeler (Keyboards/Vocals), Chris Johnson (Drums/Vocals), BJ Kemp (vocals) & last but not least “Jubu”.

Individually, the band’s bios are astonishing. Eric Smith has worked with: Jamie Foxx, P. Diddy, Rihanna (MD), Fantasia (MD), Lalah Hathaway (MD), Raphael Saadiq (MD), Jon B. (MD), Mary Mary (MD), Destiny’s Child, TLC, Jessica Simpson, Mya, Jill Scott, Anastacia, Babyface, Darius Rucker, Deborah Cox, Rahsaan Patterson, Faith Evans, Sheila E., JC Chasez (N’Sync), Teena Marie, Brownstone, & the list literally goes on & on.

Errol Cooney has worked with: Christina Aguilera, Fantasia (MD), Lalah Hathaway, Mary Mary, Sunshine Anderson, Goapele (MD), Rahsaan Patterson, Fred Hammond, Marcus Cole, Dorrinda Clark, Jessica Simpson, John Mayer, & John Legend to name a few.

Carl Wheeler has been a big part of the West Coast sound in Gospel Music today. He has produced too many projects to list from Walter Hawkins & Love Center on down. He’s a part of Frankie Beverly & Maze, & was an original member of Tony Tone Toni. He is the producer of the hit song “Anniversary”.

Chris Johnson is a church born drummer that got a break and capitalized on it with God's help. Since trusting God with his gift he has played with Seal, Mya, Heather Headley, Patti LaBelle, Rihanna, Anastacia, Fantasia, Donnie McClurkin, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Beverly Crawford, Norman Hutchins, Stevie Wonder and currently working with Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly. He can also be seen at his home church City of Refuge in Gardena, CA.

John “Jubu” Smith has actually created a sound all by himself. This is the guitarist whom all of the up & coming guitarists try to emulate. He is on too many projects to list, but his sound can be heard all over the radio. He has worked with Whitney Houston, Nelly, Tweet, Missy Elliot, Alicia Keys, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack, Jody Watley, Lalah Hathaway, Hootie & The Blowfish, Rahsaan Patterson, Tony Toni Tone, Kenny Lattimore, & many many more.

The band has graced the stage with Rahsaan Patterson, Lalah Hathaway, Rachelle Ferrell, Raphael Saadiq, & Dwayne Wiggins.

In other words, just close your eyes, open your hearts & ears, & be blessed by Legally Blynd.

Genre: Soul Music Members: Jubu Smith, Eric Smith, Errol Cooney, Christopher Johnson, Carl Wheeler, BJ Kemp Hometown: Oakland, CA Influences: Quartet, Isley Brothers, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gay, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, & the list keeps goin

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