Big Smo - Big John -

: 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 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. Big Smo - Big John

: 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 : After his health crisis, he transitioned from

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

: During a routine shift, a support timber cracks, threatening to bury twenty men alive. As the other miners panic, John steps forward to face the impossible.

: 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.