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Johnny Burnette
Burnette in 1964
Background information
Birth name
John Joseph Burnette
Born
(1934-03-25)March 25, 1934 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died
August 14, 1964(1964-08-14) (aged 30) Clear Lake, California, U.S.
Genres
Rockabilly, rock and roll
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instruments
Vocals, acoustic guitar
Years active
1952–1964
Labels
Capitol, Charly, Sahara, Liberty
Musical artist
Johnny Burnette, "Lonesome Train", 1956
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] His career was cut short on August 14, 1964, when he drowned following a boat accident, aged 30.
He is the father of 1980s rockabilly singer Rocky Burnette.
^Cite error: The named reference The Book of Golden Discs was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 203/4. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
John Joseph Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music. In 1952, Johnny, his brother...
was an American early rockabilly singer. With his younger brother JohnnyBurnette and a friend named Paul Burlison, he was a founder member of The Rock...
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stint in the United States Military, Burlison teamed up with Johnny and Dorsey Burnette to form The Rock and Roll Trio. The band released several singles...
Initially popularized by artists such as Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, JohnnyBurnette, Jerry Lee Lewis, and others, the rockabilly style waned in the late...
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Mars/Rock Show (originally by Paul McCartney & Wings) You're Sixteen (JohnnyBurnette) Wildfire (Michael Martin Murphey) In My Room (The Beach Boys) I Get...
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backing for some singers including rock 'n' roll and rockabilly singer JohnnyBurnette (including "God, Country and My Baby") and pop singer Bobby Vee. The...
names as Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, JohnnyBurnette, Don Woody and Arlo Guthrie, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and Bing Crosby. He is a member...
1976). It has also been covered by Ral Donner in 1960 (No.19 U.S.), JohnnyBurnette in 1962 and by Bryan Ferry for his 1993 covers album Taxi. The singer...
hit "You're Sixteen," first recorded in 1960 by rockabilly singer JohnnyBurnette, and a chart success again in 1973 for Ringo Starr. They also wrote...
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