JR Betts, keyboardist and background vocalist is not only an expert at keyboard patches, he is an accomplished pianist.

During a tour of duty in the army, he played and sang in several military musical groups, toured the western US with an elite show group, won 1st place in several military musical competitions and played a leading role in a military version of Jesus Christ Superstar. One of the writers attended the opening night performance and gave JR rave reviews.

JR went on to a career in music, touring the US several times and played opposite groups such as England Dan, John Ford Coley, and Cold Blood. He graced stages in Canada, Hawaii and Guatemala. He worked on several Princess Cruise ships touring all over the world.

Closer to home, JR has played many of San Diego’s resorts such as The Ritz Carlton, The Rancho Bernardo Inn, The US Grant, and Marriott Hotels. JR is a dedicated talented musician, pianist, computer sequencer, and composer who loves to make and play music.