Garcia recently performed in Vista Chino with former Kyuss drummer Brant Bjork although the band broke up in 2014 after a falling out which caused Garcia to leave the band. Garcia and Bjork have since decided to continue their individual solo projects, with Garcia releasing his debut album John Garcia on July 25, 2014.
In 1989, while still in high school, Garcia formed Kyuss (originally known as Katzenjammer and Sons of Kyuss) with Brant Bjork and Josh Homme. The band produced five albums in total, all of which featured Garcia on vocals. In October 1995, just three months after releasing the album ...And the Circus Leaves Town, Kyuss disbanded. Their final official release was a 10" vinyl on the now defunct label Man's Ruin Records, which was later re-released on a split CD with Homme's post-Kyuss project Queens of the Stone Age. Kyuss had been on an indefinite hiatus ever since. In November 2010, along with former members Oliveri and Bjork, it was announced he would be touring as Kyuss Lives!, and toured Europe, Australia and New Zealand from March to May 2011 with a new studio album expected to follow. Bruno Fevery filled in for Homme, who did not want to participate. In November 2012, following a lawsuit filed by Homme and former Kyuss bassist Scott Reeder, Kyuss Lives! changed their name to Vista Chino.
In 1996, Garcia formed stoner rock band Slo Burn in Palm Desert, California. Releasing just one EP, Amusing the Amazing, the band's tenure was short-lived, though it was embraced by the former Kyuss fanbase. A total of 9 songs were recorded, but the band did not have enough funds, so the 4 tracks were released as an EP. Bootleg copies of the album that have the remaining 5 tracks exist, unmixed, in varying quality. The band played at Ozzfest in 1997 before disbanding later that year, for reasons never officially revealed.
Upon leaving Slo Burn, Garcia formed the band Unida, which at one point included former Kyuss bassist Scott Reeder. Unida released one album, Coping with the Urban Coyote and a split EP with the Swedish group Dozer. Unida were signed to Rick Rubin's label, American Recordings, and recorded a second album, El Coyote (alternatively known as The Great Divide) which was unreleased due to company partner, Island/Def Jam, not seeing any commercial potential in the music. The band, however, distributed the album themselves, selling copies at their live shows while on tour. Unida is currently on indefinite hiatus.
In early 2010, a European tour was announced, starting with a gig at Roadburn Festival in April. Billed as "Garcia Plays Kyuss", the performances consisted entirely of songs originally recorded by Garcia's former band, Kyuss. His backing-band is composed of Belgian and Dutch musicians from Agua de Annique, Kong, Celestial Season and Arsenal. During their performance at Hellfest on June 20, John Garcia was joined on stage by former Kyuss members Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri while playing "Gardenia" and "Green Machine".
In November 2010, John Garcia formed Kyuss Lives! with Brant Bjork, Nick Oliveri, and Bruno Fevery. Due to legal pressure on November 2012, Kyuss Lives! announced that they had changed their name to Vista Chino.
Vista Chino released their debut album Peace on September 3, 2013 through Napalm Records.
In 1998, he joined Hermano, a side-project created by producer Dandy Brown. The band has released four albums since 2002.
In 1999, Garcia collaborated with Swedish all-female stoner band Misdemeanor on "Love Song", the fourth track of their EP, Five Wheel Drive.
In 2001, he contributed vocals to the track The Thing That Should Not Be along with drummer Jason Bonham, bassist Jeff Pilson (Dokken,) and guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof for the Metallica tribute album Metallic Assault.
In 2002, Garcia contributed vocals to two tracks on UK band Orange Goblin's album Coup de Grace, "Made of Rats" and "Jesus Beater".
In late 2003, Garcia recorded vocals for the song "Born Too Slow" by The Crystal Method. The song became the lead single of Legion of Boom. The song did moderately well in terms of radio airplay and is highly popular among fans of The Crystal Method, particularly because of the howling vocals Garcia laid down on the track. Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland played guitar on the song. Garcia has performed the song live several times with The Crystal Method.
On December 20, 2005, Garcia would finally team up with Homme again, making a guest appearance onstage with Queens of the Stone Age during the encore of their set at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. They performed three Kyuss songs together: "Thumb", "Hurricane" and "Supa Scoopa and Mighty Scoop". This appearance fueled Kyuss reunion rumours, though Homme has stated publicly that a proper Kyuss reunion is unlikely to ever happen.
In 2006, Garcia collaborated with Canadian band Danko Jones on their third album, Sleep Is the Enemy, contributing vocals to the track "Invisible". He would again collaborate with Danko Jones on their 2008 album Never Too Loud, appearing on the track "Forest for the Trees" along with Pete Stahl.
Garcia has worked on a solo project under the moniker "Garcia Vs Garcia", which was originally slated for a September 2008 release but has since been delayed indefinitely. In February 2014 Garcia announced in a Facebook post that he had signed a deal with Napalm Records and plans to release his solo album at the end of summer.
In 2008, John Garcia collaborated with Belgian band Arsenal on their album Lotuk, contributing lyrics and vocals to two tracks, "Not a Man" and "Diggin' a Hole". The band members of Arsenal also shot a film documenting the making of the album, including footage of Garcia driving around in his hometown.
In 2010, he also collaborated with Karma to Burn in the Two Times song which is included in the Appalachian Incantation album.
Jim's Whiskers
John Garcia Lyrics
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It's not quite away from the bone
If you fry it a little bit longer
Your brain will be all alone"
He said, "Girl, I'll cook a little while longer
Just please give me more of you"
All these words, they keep on jumpin'
China white all over you
I said you, I said
You, you, you, you
Oh, oh
Now please give me more of this something
It's separating from the bone
I'm feelin' like more myself now
I'm almost more than done
Now take me to the stall and teach me
Show me all of your evil ways
Give me a bath to die in and I'll write you all away
I said you, I said
You, you, you, you
You were wrong, man, so wrong, man, oh, oh
You were wrong, son, so wrong, son, oh, oh
And you were buried so goddamn far away, man
And you were buried so goddamn far away, man
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh
Oh, oh
Oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh
The verses of John Garcia's "Jim's Whiskers" seem to be discussing addiction, both physical and emotional. The first verse seems to be addressing a person who is trying to get high on drugs, and is being told by someone else to push harder and get more of the drug, even if it means causing more harm to their body. The second verse seems to be addressing a person who is seeking the attention of another, and is willing to give more than they are comfortable with in order to keep that attention.
The chorus seems to be a plea for more, whether it is drugs, attention, or something else entirely. The repetition of "you" seems to suggest that this plea is directed at a specific person or people, as if the singer is addressing someone who has something they desperately want.
The final lines of the second verse suggest that the singer is willing to submit entirely, to be taught the "evil ways" of the person they are addressing, and even to be killed ("give me a bath to die in") if it means achieving their goal. The repetition of "oh, oh" at the end of the song seems to suggest a kind of desperation or acceptance of the singer's situation.
Overall, "Jim's Whiskers" seems to be a devastating portrayal of addiction, obsession, and the lengths people will go to in order to get what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
He said, "Son, try a little bit harder
It's not quite away from the bone
If you fry it a little bit longer
Your brain will be all alone"
A father figure is telling someone that they need to work harder at cooking a meal to ensure that the meat is fully cooked. He suggests that if they cook it longer, it will be ready and enjoyable, but not to cook it too long so that it becomes dry and unappetizing. He also mentions that overcooking it will not impact the flavor, but will affect the texture.
He said, "Girl, I'll cook a little while longer
Just please give me more of you"
All these words, they keep on jumpin'
China white all over you
The same father figure tells someone, presumably a woman, that he wants to cook a meal a bit longer and requests more of her presence until it is complete. The lyrics then take a darker turn, discussing addiction to a drug called china white.
Now please give me more of this something
It's separating from the bone
I'm feelin' like more myself now
I'm almost more than done
Now take me to the stall and teach me
Show me all of your evil ways
Give me a bath to die in and I'll write you all away
The lyrics describe the consumption and effects of the drug china white. The person consuming it requests more, stating that it feels like it's separating from the bone, perhaps indicating a euphoric feeling. They also mention feeling more like themselves and almost completely consumed by the drug. The lyrics then mention being taught by someone in a dark place or situation, potentially referring to the drug dealer, while asking for a bath to die in, which could indicate the desire to experience a 'high' that feels like dying.
You were wrong, man, so wrong, man, oh, oh
You were wrong, son, so wrong, son, oh, oh
And you were buried so goddamn far away, man
And you were buried so goddamn far away, man
Oh, oh
The last lines of the song describe someone being wrong or making a mistake, and subsequently being buried far away, possibly indicating that they have died due to their actions. The repeated use of 'man' and 'son' could suggest a more personal relationship with the person who went wrong, implying that they might be close friends or family.
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Written by: John Garcia
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@Samurai-ss5qs
He said, "Son, try a little bit harder
It's not quite away from the bone
If you fry it a little bit longer
Your brain will be all alone"
He said, "Girl, I'll cook a little while longer
Just please give me more of you"
All these words, they keep on jumpin'
China white all over you
I said you, I said
You, you, you, you
Oh, oh
Now please give me more of this something
It's separating from the bone
I'm feelin' like more myself now
I'm almost more than done
Now take me to the stall and teach me
Show me all of your evil ways
Give me a bath to die in and I'll write you all away
I said you, I said
You, you, you, you
You were wrong, man, so wrong, man, oh, oh
You were wrong, son, so wrong, son, oh, oh
And you were buried so goddamn far away, man
And you were buried so goddamn far away, man
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh
Oh, oh
Oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh
@W1kt00r
It sounds like unforgettable Kyuss, Unida or Slo Burn records... Moreover John Garcia is still one of the best vocalists ever! Seems that other songs from this CD will be great too.
Greetings from Poland!
@marvovic6038
That Voice...
@demoncleaner80
best voice in rock music in our lifetime.
@kmsharley75
Garcia, Dickinson,Patton,Danzig and Soundgarden Cornell... gimme that and it's all I need as far as rock is concerned.
@user-et7br6ir1h
I always listen to Johns voice carefully
@1000KAOS
John=Stoner.. saludos de Chile
@PercyTheGardner
Just saw them live the other night in my home town, man! His hair is short now and he's not a young man anymore, but his voice is all there and lots and lots of guts. A big "Thumb" like always!
@VTribal
THE COYOTE IS BACK!
@streetsavagetv.
🔥🔥🔥
@BomageMinimart
This totally fucking rocks! How does every new song of Mr. Carcia's sound like something I've been listening to all my life??