Johnny Cymbal

Johnny Cymbal (born John Hendry Blair; February 3, 1945 – March 16, 1993) was a Scottish-American songwriter, singer and record producer who had numerous hit records, including his signature song, "Mr. Bass Man". During a 33-year career, Cymbal made an impact on popular music worldwide. During those years, in addition to his rock and roll anthem, "Mr. Bass Man", he was responsible for hit records including "Teenage Heaven", "Cinnamon" (Under the pseudonym "Derek"), "Mary in the Morning", "Rock Me Baby" and "I'm Drinking Canada Dry".

Overview He was born in Ochiltree, East Ayrshire, Scotland, but his family relocated to Canada when Cymbal was a child. Later residing in Cleveland, Ohio, Cymbal got a recording contract with MGM Records in 1960. who sang with the Cadillacs, the Valentines and, for 40 years, phase two of the Coasters. In 1973, Who bassist John Entwistle covered the song on his third solo album, Rigor Mortis Sets In.

In New York state, Cymbal wrote and produced records for a number of artists, including Gene Pitney

Death Cymbal died of a heart attack on March 16, 1993, at the age of 48.

Discography Albums Mr. Bass Man (1963) Cymbal and Clinger (with Peggy Clinger) (1972)

Singles YearSinglePeak chart positionsAUS CAN NZ UK US US AC 1960"It'll Be Me"——————"The Water Was Red"——————1963"Mr. Bass Man"1331—2416—"Bachelor Man"——————"Teenage Heaven"80———5819"Dum Dum Dee Dum"83———77—"Hurdy Gurdy Man"——————1964"There Goes a Bad Girl"——————"Mitsu"——————"Surfin' at Tia Juana" (Japan-only release)——————"Pack of Lies (Ashita-Ga-Arusa)" (Japan-only release)——————"Little Miss Lonely" (as 'Johnny (Mr. Bassman) Cymbal')——————"Cheat, Cheat"——————1965"Go V.W. Go"——————"Summertime's Here at Last"——————1966"Jessica"——————1967"Carol Cartoon" (with Paul Drefuss, as 'The Eye-Full Tower')——————"It Looks Like Love"——————"The Marriage of Charlotte Brown"——————1968"Cinnamon" (as 'Derek')10110—11—"Angela Jones" (as 'Milk')——————1969"Snowball" (as 'American Machine')——————"Back Door Man" (as 'Derek')————59—"Mr. Bass Man" (re-release)——————"Big River"——————"Bless You" (as 'Taurus')——————"Save All Your Lovin' (Hold It for Me)"——————"Inside Out - Outside In" (as 'Derek')——————1970"Polyanna" (as 'Brother John')84—————1971"The Mookie Mookie Man" (with Peggy Clinger)——————1972"God Bless You Rock n' Roll" (with Peggy Clinger)——————1973"The Dying River" (with Peggy Clinger)——————"Mr. Bass Man" (2nd re-release)——————"Cinnamon" (re-release)——————"Boulder, Colorado" (promo-only release)——————1990"Cinnamon" (2nd re-release)——————2001"A Pack of Lies (Ashita Ga Arusa)" (Japan-only re-release)——————"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released