Behind the Music: Hern

The American rock band Hern has released a new single titled Every Damn Day. The four-piece group consists of guitarist John Hern, vocalist Frankie Jason Turner, drummer Mark Sentle, and bass guitarist Chris Spooner.

The band’s upcoming material was recorded at Black Mountain Recording Studios located in Co. Louth. The music video for the new song features appearances by Irish musicians Karl Odlum on bass guitar and Graham Hopkins on drums.

Professional Background of John Hern

Guitarist John Hern, who was born in Detroit, maintains a professional background outside of music. He previously served as the CEO of Clark Hill, an American law firm. The firm expanded its operations to Dublin, where it opened an office on March 17, 2017.

Beyond his legal and musical careers, Hern is a collector of guitars and sports cars, and describes himself as an avid outdoorsman.

Musical Style and Influences

Hern describes the sound of the band as classic rock with a modern vibe.

His musical inspirations include several prominent artists and groups:

• Led Zeppelin
• The Who
• Pink Floyd
• The Eagles
• Jeff Beck
• Joe Walsh
• Joe Bonamassa
• U2

Hern’s personal history with music includes attending a Led Zeppelin concert on April 30, 1977, which was the first gig he attended. The first record he purchased was Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.