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John Joseph Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music. [1] In 1952, Johnny, his brother, Dorsey Burnette, and their mutual friend Paul Burlison, formed the band that became known as the Rock and Roll Trio. [2]
After dark on August 14, 1964, Johnny’s fishing boat was struck by an unaware cabin cruiser on Clearlake in Northern California. The impact threw him off the boat and he drowned. He was 30 years old.
Aug 29, 2022 · At the time of his death in a boating accident in the summer of 1964, the handsome singer was best known for the smooth and catchy, string-laden teen pop hits Dreamin’ and You’re Sixteen. However, the mark he left on music was far wider and deeper than that.
Sep 20, 2023 · 1. “You’re Sixteen” is undeniably one of Johnny Burnette’s most iconic songs. Released in 1960, this infectious track achieved significant success, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It showcased Burnette’s ability to deliver lively and youthful performances, instantly resonating with listeners. 2.
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Apr 2, 2023 · Sadly, Johnny Burnette died in a boating accident at the too-young age of thirty. Dorsey also died young, at the age of forty-six. Paul Burlison retired from the music business for several years before re-creating the Rock and Roll Trio in the 80s; he would later release a solo album aptly titled Train Kept A-Rollin in 1997.
Mar 25, 2014 · News & Advice. Johnny Burnette: Rockabilly Pioneer. By Legacy Staff March 25, 2014. 0. Born 80 years ago today, Johnny Burnette was one of the first musicians to fold country and rock ‘n’...
Johnny Burnette was born on 25 March 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He was an actor, known for Pulp Fiction (1994), American Graffiti (1973) and A Dirty Shame (2004). He died on 14 August 1964 in Clear Lake, California, USA.
