Lee John Blackmore is a British musician whose career began long before the internet reshaped the music world. Throughout the early 2000s he wrote, recorded, toured, and worked both on stage and as a guitar tech, gaining the kind of practical, hard-earned experience that only comes from years on the road. Those early years set the tone for everything that followed: a grounded, straightforward approach built on real playing.

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His YouTube channel became a natural extension of that mindset. What started as simple, honest guitar lessons gradually grew into a community of more than 500,000 subscribers and 75 million views. The channel earned its audience the same way his live work did—through clear teaching, solid musicianship, and a direct, no-gimmick style. His sound draws on the artists who shaped him growing up, but over time he has sharpened it into a recognisable signature of his own.

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Beyond YouTube, Lee John has written original music for years, with tracks licensed for TV worldwide. He contributed to Ridley Scott’s Britain in a Day, and his photography has appeared in magazines and newspapers. Visual work continues to run alongside his music, with Lee John directing professional music videos for other artists where his instinct for framing and storytelling comes through.

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His interest in design, architecture, and minimalism has been a part of him for decades, shaped by a mix of travel, creative work, and a long-standing pull toward clean, functional aesthetics. His time living in a beach house within a protected nature reserve in France deepened his connection to the coastline but didn’t create his taste—only strengthened it.

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He also restores retro sports cars, cooks, and documents the places he explores through photography and film. Creativity for him moves across disciplines, not because of restlessness, but because the ideas often lead naturally from one medium to the next.

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Today, Lee John lives in southwest France, raising a family and renovating a home while continuing to produce music, videos, and new projects. He splits his time between his work, his family, and the nearby coastline, heading there whenever he needs space, perspective, or just a quiet moment by the water.