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Johnnie Johnson
Blues / Jazz / Roots Music

Father of Rock & Roll Piano



SAINT LOUIS, Missouri
United States

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Last Login:  11/4/2009
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Member Since8/21/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.johnniebegood.net
InfluencesJohnnie Be Good is a feature length documentary under production about Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson. The projected completion date of the documentary is late 2007 or early 2008. This documentary will look at the complicated relationship between two remarkable musicians, Johnnie Johnson and Chuck Berry, and examine the debate about whether Johnson should be remembered as merely a superior sideman to Berry, or one half of rock and roll's first great song-writing team. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Bo Diddley, Bonnie Raitt, and Bob Weir share their opinions. Also interviewed are three participants in Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll, the movie which caused the music world to rediscover Johnnie: movie director Taylor Hackford, movie producer Stephanie Benett, and Rolling Stones keyboardist Chuck Leavell. Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, and Hall of Famer John Sebastian have agreed to be interviewed. Music historians Rob Bowman , who wrote Johnnie's bio for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame program, and Bruce Pegg, who wrote the Chuck Berry biography Brown Eyed Handsome Man weigh in with provocative viewpoints. Executive producing Johnnie Be Good is documentary and feature film director George Hickenlooper, currently in post-production on Factory Girl, starring Guy Pearce, Jimmy Fallon, Hayden Christensen and Sienna Miller.
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THIS PAGE IS A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNIE JOHNSON!
CHECK OUT THE NEW DOCUMENTARY ON HIS LIFE!!
www.johnniebegood.net


Born: Jul 8, 1924 in Fairmont, WV
Died: April 13, 2005
Genres: Blues
Styles: Piano Blues, Rock & Roll, R&B, Boogie Woogie
Instruments: Piano

Legendary piano player Johnnie Johnson isn't exactly a household name, even among followers of blues music. That's because for 28 years, he worked as a sideman to one of rock & roll's most prominent performers, Chuck Berry. Berry joined Johnson's band, the Sir John Trio, on New Year's Eve, 1953, and afterward, Berry took over as the group's songwriter and frontman/guitar player. On the strength of a recommendation from Muddy Waters and an audition, Berry got a deal with Chess Records. Johnson's rhythmic piano playing was a key element in all of Berry's hit singles, a good number of which Johnson arranged. The pair's successful partnership lasted a lot longer than most rock & roll partnerships last these days.

Johnson was born July 8, 1924, in Fairmont, WV, and he began playing piano at age five, thanks to his mother, who provided the funds to purchase one and encouraged the young Johnson's interest. His parents had a good collection of 78-rpm records, including items by Bessie Smith and Ethel Waters. In his teens, he listened to the radio broadcasts of big bands, and taught himself based on what he heard from the likes of Art Tatum, Earl "Fatha" Hines, and Meade "Lux" Lewis. Johnson's goal in all of this listening and playing in his teenage years was to come up with his own distinctive style. His own somewhat ailing career got a shot in the arm with the Chuck Berry concert film, Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll, and by his involvement in Keith Richards's solo release with Richards's band, the X-Pensive Winos.

In a 1995 interview, Johnson explains his abilities with piano as his mother did, a gift from God. "I can hear something and keep it in my mind until such point as I can get to a piano, and then I'll play it...that is a gift, the ability to do that."

Johnson's albums under his own name include Blue Hand Johnnie for the St. Louis-based Pulsar label in 1988; Johnnie B. Bad in 1991 for the Elektra American Explorer label; That'll Work in 1993 for the same label, and most recently, Johnnie Be Back for the New Jersey-based MusicMasters label in 1995. All four are winners, and all are available on compact disc.

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Regren

Regren Spoda



Oct 4 2009 1:48 PM

All respect to the man on the keys!!
Lordy!
Thanks for the add!,
Regren
Maihem Masarati - Official Myspace Page.

Maihem Masarati - Official Myspace Page.



Oct 4 2009 1:48 PM

thank you for the friend accept Mr. Johnson!

I truly appreciate you!

I hope yall enjoy my music, and have a great season!

peace

"masarati"
Nex’ Station

Nex’ Station



Oct 4 2009 1:48 PM

I appreciate so!!! all the best!...LOVE Gilles Choir
Bogys 50's R'n'R

Bogys 50's R'n'R



Sep 3 2009 3:22 PM


Check out my page
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Let me know if you like me YES or NO
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RJ Howson

RJ Howson



Aug 12 2009 5:34 PM

Hey, just curious is Gus Thornton on myspace ? Peace, RJ
Maxime BaudIn

Maxime BaudIn



Aug 12 2009 5:34 PM

Bonjour! Mon nouvel arrangement est en ligne!
"La marche turque"  ===> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arn4bCSa8-Y

Merci!
TooJoo

TooJoo



Aug 12 2009 5:34 PM

G'day! Thanks for adding us!
Keep rockin'!

Matt,
TooJoo
Scenic View

Scenic View



Jun 20 2009 1:04 PM

Hey!
Just wanted to let you know that our debut album, InSight, is now finished and set to be released June 27.
You can already pre-listen to a few of the tracks only here on myspace! Also, check out our video for the song Down, down, down.
//Scenic View
Down, down, down

Josemi Redondo

Josemi Redondo



Jun 19 2009 8:12 PM

Thanks for the add.
The Spanish Caravan

The Spanish Caravan



Jun 19 2009 7:44 PM

Peace from Music City!  
Bogys 50's R'n'R

Bogys 50's R'n'R



Jun 19 2009 7:34 PM

Salve Johnnie Johnson!

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Grazie...
un abbraccio
Bogys from Italy
LucaErriquenz

LucaErriquenz



Jul 6 2009 2:25 PM

Hi....Jhonny is one of my idol....go jhonny go!!!
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Dr Space and the Psychedelic Spacemen



Jul 6 2009 3:31 PM


Jay

Jay



Jul 15 2009 6:03 PM


Happy Hump Day Johnnie



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Mills Acoustics

Mills Acoustics



Jul 6 2009 2:48 PM

Welcome to "our little family".   We're glad to have you on board.
 
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Frank sing the blues, please!

Frank sing the blues, please!



Jun 30 2009 7:11 AM

ciao
thanks
have a great week
Kevin Ball

Kevin Ball



Jun 22 2009 5:18 PM

Been a fan for years....how could you not?
Johnnies playing made Mr. Berry rock hard..
peace Buster K
Jeremiah Jams

Jeremiah Jams



Jun 21 2009 1:27 AM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
                    Peace,
               Jeremiah Jams
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DIRTY LORENZ

DIRTY LORENZ



Jun 21 2009 10:10 PM

Hi Johnnie!!!
Thanks a lot for addin' me.
All the best from Verona - Italy.
See you soon...kind regards...

your friend,
DIRTY LORENZ

After Midnight

After Midnight



Jun 20 2009 2:26 PM

Thanks for the add Johnnie.
Pop Haydn

Whit



Jun 12 2009 2:46 AM

Colossal Medicine Show News!

Antonio Hoyos will be joining us on the 16th of June, appearing as "The Great Antoine!"

We are delighted that this great comedic performer can join our line-up.



The Pop Haydn Post-Modern Medicine Show will be appearing at The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood! One show at 8:00 PM.

Pop will be joined by Professor Dave Bourne and the Medicine Show Band, Rob Zabrecky, Sophie Evans, Antonio Hoyos, Phil Van Tee and Pop's Candy Girls for a wonderful show of Old Time Music, magic, comedy and variety.

It'll make you feel better!

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

19th Century Attire Welcome!

You can buy tickets at LaughFactory.com or call: 323-6561336 ext 1.

For more information and video go to my Myspace Profile or:

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Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Jun 19 2009 4:01 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
Automatic Children

Automatic Children



Jun 5 2009 7:55 PM

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TRAVELIN' BAND (TORINO)



May 29 2009 12:15 AM

Thanks for the add.
TRAVELIN' BAND (TORINO)

TRAVELIN' BAND (TORINO)



Jun 1 2009 10:21 PM

Thanks for the add.
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