Music is a cornerstone of John's creative process. In 1993 he co-founded the punk rock group "The Flying Zippos", and also co-founded the shoegaze band "Work" in 2004. Both groups were based in Fortville, Indiana. John is the founder, owner, and manager of ©Beechwood Overdrive, an independent alternative rock music recording label in Indianapolis.
Work is a three piece Shoegaze band from Fortville, Indiana, USA , featuring guitarist John Pleak, drummer Levi Cooper, and bassist Scott (Lefty) Walter.
Their music creates broad soundscapes characterized by a blend of frenetic guitar and drums driven rock, effects heavy improvisational solos, sustained bass tones, and minimal vocals with melancholy lyrics. Stream "Work - The Supersonic Messengers Vol. 1" on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Pandora