The Glitter Bombs

Photo: The Glitter Bombs.

The Glitter Bombs were born in the summer of 2020 in Missy Stone’s backyard, where Missy and the original guitar player practiced six feet apart with their masks on. After a year of writing songs, they found their drummer, Jason Chynoweth. Bassist Jacob Danks has been with them for almost two years, and Johnny Pavement replaced the original guitar player eight months ago.

I first saw The Glitter Bombs perform at a private event in Oakley. Their high-energy rock/pop/punk sound, together with Missy Stone’s outgoing personality, sparked an instant dance party.

The members of The Glitter Bombs have been immersed in music for decades. Missy grew up in Park City and started piano at age seven. It was her passion until she discovered her voice. In a band, she sang with her mom, who taught her how to harmonize. Missy still loves playing piano; it’s where her songwriting is born. Onstage, she now picks up the tambourine while singing. 

Missy attended kindergarten through high school in Park City and first met her husband at Treasure Mountain Middle School in sixth grade. They were friends, but after high school, they didn’t see each other for 10 years, which is when they reconnected. Eventually, they got married.

Johnny, originally from Fresno, California, found his first guitar in a trash can at age 12 when he was doing his paper route. He played in a punk band when he was 19, then added blues to his repertoire. He also performs with some cover bands. Johnny has a laid-back attitude, but his guitar solos amp up the band’s already high energy. He says his alter ego is a biology professor. Mostly, he wonders how much fun he can squeeze into gigs. 

Hailing from Richfield, Utah, Jason is the drummer and co-leader of the band. His other musical outlet is a jazz quartet. Jacob arrived from Dallas, then from Branson, Missouri. His claim to fame is having played at Carnegie Hall and in more than 3,000 gigs. 

The Glitter Bombs have one more member, Jeff Burgener, whom they consider the band dad/wizard. He is their sound guy, and he has been in the music business since the ’70s. With more than 30 gigs performed in 2024/2025, some of The Glitter Bombs’ favorites have been Park Silly Sunday Market, TedFest, and Ketch’em Alive. “Outdoor live music is always the juiciest sound,” says Missy. “Ketch’em Alive has 1,000 to 1,200 people in a park. We learn from every experience that we have.”