Big Smo - Big | John

The story follows a mysterious, massive figure who drifts into a mining town. Standing six-foot-six and weighing 245 pounds, he carries a dark past from New Orleans, where he reportedly killed a man with a single blow.

: Just like the character in the song, Smo faced a heavy burden. At his heaviest, he weighed 387 pounds. Following a quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2015, he underwent a massive lifestyle change, losing over 140 pounds.

: John is a man of few words who keeps to himself, working the deepest reaches of the mine. Big Smo - Big John

Watch Big Smo's modern take on the legendary 'Big John' story below: Big Smo - Big John TheShadowrocker YouTube• Jan 7, 2017

: John uses his immense strength to hold up the sagging timber alone. He stays behind to ensure every one of his coworkers escapes the collapsing shaft. The story follows a mysterious, massive figure who

: After his health crisis, he transitioned from "Big Smo" to simply SMO , shifting his focus from "whiskey and moonshine" to a message of faith and self-discipline.

: John is buried in the final collapse. The mine is sealed, and a marble plaque is placed at the entrance, famously reading: "At the bottom of this mine lies one hell of a man – Big John" . Big Smo's Personal "Big John" Journey At his heaviest, he weighed 387 pounds

: Born in California but raised in the sticks of Unionville, Tennessee, Smo spent 14 years grinding in the independent music scene before finding mainstream success.