Joker's BackYard OutLaw's

Welcome to Joker's BackYard OutLaws.

This is where music, motorcycles, tattoos, family, Southern roots and a lifetime of stories come together.
BackYard OutLaws was created by songwriter John "Joker" McManus to tell stories that actually happened—to him. From Louisiana bayous and Arkansas Delta summers to prison walls. Nothing here was invented just to look outlaw.
The life came first. The songs came later.

You'll find official songs and videos from Joker's BackYard OutLaws, collaborations and music connected to Doc Raven, Sloan Maddixx, and the next generation through the BackYard OutLaw Kids.

We're not interested in creating some polished outlaw fantasy. We're interested in preserving the stories people usually don't think to write down.

Real roots. Real stories. No apologies. Just life.

Welcome to the BackYard.

Joker's BackYard OutLaws

Life's too damn short not to tell the stories.