John Crippen was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in suburban Maryland. He received a degree in English from New York University and did post graduate work at Duke University. He then worked as a recording artist and performer for 12 years including a stint with number one selling group Dr. Feelgood, touring extensively in Europe and Australia. Crippen later worked as an executive in the Hospitality business where he supervised units in over 40 countries. He currently lives in Orlando FL working as a consultant and playing music.
