John Michael Hersey

Singer/Songwriter/Actor John Michael Hersey has released twenty-two albums of his music, including the September 2026 album, Quixote.

According to Song Web, “Hersey is a maestro in music. Quixote is funny, thoughtful, restless, romantic, and wonderfully human … a guitar in search of dragons, dreams, and love." Indie Dock Music Blob writes, “Quixote doesn't reinvent Hersey so much as let him age into his own mythology, tilting lance first at fortune and fame, and landing, against all sensible odds, in something that resembles grace."

For many years he was the musical director, guitarist and second tenor for the legendary doo-wop group Speedo and the Cadillacs. In 2010, UMass Press published his book, Forever Doo-wop, about his experiences working with the Cadillacs and other vocal groups. His theater acting credits include leading roles in New York City area productions of Widower's Houses, Creditors, An Enemy of the People, Deathtrap and The Weir. His movie credits include Holistay and Magic in the Maze. He also serves as Manager of Creative Arts at The Fortune Society, a non-profit that provides services for people involved with the criminal justice system.