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Johnny Rivers (born John Henry Ramistella; November 7, 1942) is a retired American musician. He achieved commercial success and popularity throughout the 1960s and 1970s as a singer and guitarist, characterized as a versatile and influential artist.
In 1964, when the British Invasion was in progress and American rockers were tough to find on the U.S. pop charts, Johnny Rivers was one of the first to regain a foothold; his first Top 10 record came right in the midst of Beatlemania.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer Johnny Rivers has lent his smooth, reedy and soulful voice to a diverse array of songs in such music genres as blues, folk, rhythm and blues and inspired covers of rock-and-roll oldies.
Oct 29, 2022 · Johnny Rivers - Poor Side Of Town. John1948SevenD. •. 742K views • 12 years ago. •. 2. 3:19.
Dec 26, 2011 · Johnny Rivers - Poor Side of Town. Johnny Rivers is a unique figure in the history of rock music. On the most obvious level, he was a rock star of the 1960s and a true rarity as a white American...
Johnny Rivers. Pop singer with reedy vocals and soulful guitar leads whose work is characterized by a rare consistency and versatility. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2020s. Born. November 7, 1942 in New York, NY. Genre.
The artist born John Rastemella in New York on July 4, 1942, has had a remarkable career that started years before the public became aware of him in '64. Rivers had been drawn to the guitar before rock and roll became a national sensation. As a boy, he was influenced by his father and uncle performing traditional songs.
Johnny Rivers Totally Live At The Whisky A Go Go (Live) 2:38. A new music service with official albums, singles, videos, remixes, live performances and more for Android, iOS and desktop. It's...
Johnny Rivers "Memphis Tennessee". American Bandstand. July 11, 1964.
Johnny Rivers - Official Website. --> Johnny, George Harrison, and Al Wilson, 1967. Johnny's first single, a cover of Chuck Berry's Memphis, came from the Johnny Rivers At The Whisky A Go Go album. His version, more driving and bluesy than Berry's original, was so popular that Johnny had to play it three times a night at the Whisky.
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