He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.He is primarily a bass player
and songwriter, although accomplished with other instruments, and started
his career at the age of 12.In 2000/2001 he played the National Anthem on bass at the Utah Jazz
and Utah Grizzlies home games.He is currently the bassist and musical director for the band Air
Supply. He has released several solo albums with the first being released
in 1996, and also plays with his own group The Jonni Lightfoot Band.