Johnnie Johnson, who died yesterday at his home in St. Louis, hired Chuck Berry to play guitar for his Sir John’s Trio in 1952, and ended up lending his name to Berry’s rock ‘n’ roll signature, ...
As a testament to the legacy of Johnson, it was a celebration. With the deceased lying in state on the left side of the room, an endless ad hoc band formed and performed on the right side of the ...
Feb. 25—FAIRMONT — If it hadn't been for the movie, "Hail ! Hail ! Rock 'n' Roll, " Johnnie Johnson likely would have ended his days unheralded in St. Louis, a part-time bus driver who could play a ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback