Johnny Burnette
John Joseph "Johnny" Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American rockabilly musician. Along with his older brother Dorsey Burnette and friend Paul Burlison, Burnette was a founding member of The Rock and Roll Trio. He was the father of 1980s rockabilly singer Rocky Burnette.
Read more about Johnny Burnette: Early Life, The Rock and Roll Trio, Success in California With Ricky Nelson, Death, Legacy, Quotation, Chart Performance
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“Did Johnny look flashy?
Yes, his white-on-white shirt and tie were luminous.
His trousers were creased like knives to the tops of his shoes
And his yellow straw hat came down to his dark glasses.”
—David Wagoner (b. 1926)