John Shuttleworth is the character created by musician Graham Fellows who has also on occasion been known as Jilted John, best remembered for his massive hit in the seventies Jilted John.
John Shuttleworth is a completely different kettle of fish, a fifty-something unemployed man living in Sheffield who is fond of DIY and writing songs on his Yamaha keyboard, which are inspired by his life. 500 Bus Stops is a DVD that documents John's National Rock Tour taking in significant venues across the UK, including the first stop on the tour Bakewell Library.
During the course of this visual document John also has to suffer the rigours of life on the road. Accompanied by his manager, he first of all has to use public transport in the form of public buses and coaches as his car breaks down. Hence the title of the film: 500 Bus Stops.
During the course of the tour John performs in a freezer centre, to a group of boy scouts in a field and at a benefit concert in aid of the environment in a cave in the Peak District. During his time off stage John also has the time to share his unique view on life with the camera.
500 Bus Stops was a series initially broadcast on Television in the UK and as such was well received, and its release on DVD will certainly find favour with fans of the series and of course fans of the unique talent of John Shuttleworth.
