According to John's 2001 Concert History

The band's founder, John Waller, began writing songs when he was 19 and soon started sharing them with audiences in the Atlanta area. In 1996, after five years on his own and several custom recording projects, John felt it was time to put a group together and According to John was born. "I sought out people who were strong where I was weak," remembers John. I really like camaraderie and I love being on a team. I have a sincere appreciation and admiration for the guys in the band."...