“When you're in the studio, you have to get the bare-bones, crystallized version of the song you've written. That's the blueprint for everything else. Then, when you're on stage, you don't have to be so faithful to the original; you can mess with it a bit.”

American musician and songwriter

John Popper is an American musician and songwriter, known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, and frontman of Blues Traveler. He came to prominence through the band, which made him a familiar figure in rock music. As Blues Traveler’s lead singer, Popper became known for his voice and stage presence. His work is tied closely to the band’s long run in rock, and his public words often reflect that role as a performer and songwriter.