- Born
- Birth nameJohn Benson Sebastian
- John Sebastian was born on March 17, 1944 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Fast X (2023), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995) and The Postman (1997). He has been married to Catherine Elizabeth Cozzi since January 15, 1971. They have two children. He was previously married to Lorey Kaye and Jeanne Carole Webber.
- SpousesCatherine Elizabeth Cozzi(January 15, 1971 - present) (2 children)Lorey Kaye(1966 - 1968) (divorced)Jeanne Carole Webber(1965 - February 1966) (divorced)
- ChildrenBen Sebastian
- ParentsMary Jane Bishir
- RelativesMark Sebastian(Sibling)Valery Jean Bishir(Aunt or Uncle)Joseph Benson Bishir(Grandparent)Mary Edna Long Bishir(Grandparent)Charles W. Long(Great Grandparent)William Bishir(Great Grandparent)Judia Boyland Bishir(Great Grandparent)Anna E. Long(Great Grandparent)
- His godmother was I Love Lucy (1951) actress Vivian Vance (who played Ethel Mertz), a close friend of his mother Jane Bashir, a radio actress and scriptwriter, whose name Vance mentioned on a number of episodes.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 (as a member of The Lovin' Spoonful).
- Sang the theme for Welcome Back, Kotter (1975).
- Mentioned in The Mamas and the Papas song "Creeque Alley".
- Played harmonica on The Doors song "Roadhouse Blue" which appeared on their 1970 album "Morrison Hotel". However, due to the fact that he was signed to another label and the fact that he didn't want his name associated with the group's singer Jim Morrison, who was on trial for indecent exposure in Miami, he was uncredited.
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