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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. Big Smo - Big John

: 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. Watch Big Smo's modern take on the legendary

: 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 : John is buried in the final collapse

: 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.