Whitey Johnson is a recently discovered blues singer/songwriter/guitarist from Texas, now living in Tennessee and performing worldwide. There are various stories about Whitey's past, he has made his living making music for well over thirty years, yet has remained relatively unknown, having only recently recorded his debut album. But one known fact is that under the psuedonym Gary Nicholson his songs have been recorded by such blues greats as BB King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Keb Mo, Delbert McClinton, Gatemouth Brown, James Cotton, Junior Wells, Shemeka Copeland, John Mayall and many others. He also won a Grammy as producer of the Best Contemporary Blues Record 2001, Delbert McClinton"s "Nothing Personal". Visit garynicholson.com for more information.
Whitey describes his style as " Feel Better Blues" with songs such as "Use the Blues(to make you feel better)", "Worry Be Gone", "Leap of Faith", and "Better off with the Blues". He learned to play guitar watching Texas legends Freddy King, Lightnin Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb, then fell in love with Robert Johnson, Muddy and Wolf and the songs of Willie Dixon. He brings a deep respect for all his heroes to his own style. His band includes Colin Linden, Tom Hambridge, and Dave Roe who all have many credits having worked with artists such as Chuck Berry, Johnny Winter, Lynryd Skynrd, Johnnny Cash, and many others.
Why Whitey? Whitey Johnson was born when Gary Nicholson wrote a short story about an amazing guitar player he saw perform at a fair in his hometown Garland, Texas. This guitarist, who covered everyone from BB King to Jimi Hendrix, was a black albino and his family called him Whitey. At the end of the story Whitey dies when a church is burned by the Klan. Now when Nicholson performs as Whitey he invokes the spirit of the blues music he has loved all his life. With deepest respect for all the great founding fathers of the blues, and songs that reflect his own unique point of view, Whitey Johnson lives on.
Place of origin: Whitewright Texas
- Favorite color: White
- Favorite baseball team: The White Sox
- Favorite Christmas song: White Christmas
- Favorite song: Whiter Shade of Pale
- Favorite psychedelic song: White Rabbit
- Favorite rock band: The White Stripes
- Favorite Beatles record: The white album
- Favorite soul singer: Barry White
- Favorite country/blues singer: Tony Joe White
- Favorite drink: White Russian/White Lightning
- Favorite fast food: White Castle
- Favorite office product: White out
- Favorite sport: Whitewater rafting
- Favorite place in Washington DC: The White House
- Favorite vacation spot: White Sands, NM
- Favorite place in England: White Cliffs of Dover
- Favorite country group: The Whites
- Favorite childrens story: Snow White
- Favorite shampoo: White Rain
Favorite toothpaste - Colgate Extra Strength Whitening Formula
Favorite 80s band- White Snake
Favorite BBQ- WHIT's w/ Extra hot sauce
Favorite gravy- White gravy
Favorite scotch-Dewars White Label
Favorite motel room lullaby- White noise
Favorite blues singer - Bukka White
Favorite baseball player - Whitey Ford
Favorite country song - White Lightning
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Thanks for having me as a myspace friend...I really need your help.I'm Nominated for the QC awards and I need your Vote..Please go to www.queencityawards.com enter site click on nomination,scroll down to Country Artist (Male) and please throw me your vote.. Promoted by Missongwriter Promotions NOW BOOKING 2010 South Carolina ,North Carolina,Virginia,Georgia,Tennessee Call 843-450-0171 for submission details and requirements
If you want to know first where my next shows will be , watch new videos and hang out with other fans. Then join the Jeffrey Allen Edwards Fan Club Go to or click on the link below and I will see you there soon. This is all very new to me and I look forward to any and all things that bring me closer to my friends and fans.
Hey Just dropping in to say hello, and thanks so much for having me as a myspace friend and let you know about my next shows.I hope to see you at a show soon. Jun 5 6:P The Vine Coffeehouse (Acoustic Show) MB Jun 12 9:P Princess Carma Benefit in Lugoff South Carolina Jun 13 8:P HOUSE OF BLUES /w COLT FORD MBeach SC Jun 14 8:P TBA-Carolina Entertainment Complex Marion Jun 27 8:P Conway Chamber Of Commerce Around The Fourth Jul 3 9:P Beach Wagon Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Jul 4 9:P Beach Wagon Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Jul 17 8:P Now Booking This Date Call 843-450-0171 Jul 18 8:P Now Booking This Date Call 843-450-0171 Jul 25 8:P KOA KOUNTRY KAMPER ROUND-UP MB SC Aug 1 9:P TBA Lugoff/Camden South Carolina Aug 8 8:P TBA Carolina Entertainment Complex MotoJam
Thanks for playing at our 3rd Annual Fundraiser last night. We appreciate your time and especially enjoyed getting to hear you play. Your blues touched a lot of souls - you made even more fans last night. We'll be ordering some of the worry-free spray you offered last night :-) Take care and thanks from the bottom of our Blue hearts!
Hey Just dropping in to say hello ,thanks for having me as a myspace friend and let you know about my Next Show w/The Little River Band May 3rd at Myrtle Beach House Of Blues in North Myrtle Beach SC Jeff The Little River Band-total record sales around the world have eclipsed the 25 million mark. 16 hit singles by 1985, as well as gold, platinum, and multi-platinum album sales awards. All-told LRB have notched up eight top 10 singles in the US.I hope to see yall at this INSANE SHOW!!!! For tickets go to www.hob.com/myrtlebeach
Hey I just wanted to say hello. .I hope alls well Stop in check out a song or video and leave me a comment. Next Show April 4th at The Carolina Entertainment Complex in Marion SC Tickets just $10 plus taxes and fees Camping Availible For Tickets Goto www.entertaincarolina.com or call 843-423-0077 I'm 29th in the Myspace Country Charts!! Drop me a line anytime. Jeff
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Just in the area and thought I might slide in and let you know just how much I enjoy your Friendship and hope your getting ready for the Weekend on this Chilly Thursday Night ...The Boogie Woogie is always Deep within and it is the Mojo that sets your Groove! Remember to Tune Into kafmradio. org For your Listing enjoyment while working on your PC...Never know what you'll find!
Hey I hope all is well with you.Just stopped in to let you know I've made some changes to the site.I hope you enjoy the site. I wrote,arranged and produced all the songs on this site. Please check out a song ,watch a video and leave me a voice or message comment on what you think about the site.Plesae use the Demand Southern Blue feature and bring our band to your town.Drop me a line anytime.I answer all my mail.Here's my shows near you. Oct 4th Koa Myrtle Beach SC Oct 9th Columbus County Fair NC Oct 11th Marion SC Oct 17th Private Party Conway SC Oct 18 Pleasant View 4x4 w/COLT FORD Hope to see you at a show soon. Jeffrey Allen Edwards
HEY YALL bring your bike and enjoy the Myrtle Beach Area.Sat Oct 4th well be at te Koa Fall Bike Rally at 5th ave S in Myrtle Beach SC from 6pm-10pm.$ 10 gets you in but I just found out for those who want to stay at the KOA you get to see the show for free and a %10 off your accomidation if you mention this promo.For info call 1-800-562-7790 ask for John for the discont!!!Things are booking fast. Great People,Great Kamping,Great Bikers and great Music.
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Oct 18th Bash For the Cash at The Pleasant View 4x4 with $10 race and show with COLT FORD, SOUTHERN BLUE & Lauren Briant.
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