A Grape Dope

A Grape Dope
Birth nameJohn Herndon
Also known asJohnny Machine
Born (1966-04-09) April 9, 1966
Long Island, New York, U.S.
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresInstrumental hip hop, indie hip hop, jazz, post-rock, electronica, progressive rock, dub
Occupation(s)Producer, musician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1990–present
LabelsGalaxia
Websitewww.trts.com

John Herndon (born April 9, 1966) is an American musician and artist. Based in Chicago, he was a founding member of the post-rock band Tortoise, where he plays drums and percussion.

Herndon also works as a producer for instrumental hip hop under the name A Grape Dope.