Rock's in Their Genes

"I've talked to people around the country, and there's some indication that what these guys are doing is right on target," he says. Granted, he's not willing to try to predict what the industry will decide to push as its next trend. But if the move is to power pop, he says, "this is as good as any of it and is going to go national. It stacks up to anything on the radio." And while the band has some serious help from their family, he says the kids have worked hard to put together a debut that should quiet those who'd criticize them for it. "Yeah, they've had some opportunities that other struggling bands haven't had. But they're very talented, work hard and take their music very seriously. I'm biased, but this is the best product I've heard come out of this place."

Jon Paul and his mates certainly hope others come to share Bush's opinion.

Three degrees of separation (from left): The 3rd Degree's Jon Paul Johnson (center) with his brother Adam Johnson (left) and their cousin Aaron.

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"Right now we're pushing really hard, doing whatever it takes for the next few months," Jon Paul says. "Because we feel like after these next few months, we won't have to do it ourselves so much."