Johnny Drummer
American Chicago blues and soul blues singer, keyboardist, drummer, harmonicist and songwriter
About Johnny Drummer
Born 1938. Johnny Drummer is an American singer, pianist, songwriter, drummer, harmonica and keyboard instrument.
Johnny Drummer (born Thessex Johns, March 1, 1938) is an American Chicago blues and soul blues singer, keyboardist, drummer, harmonica player, and songwriter. His stage name came after he saw the film Johnny Guitar, at a time when his chosen instrument was the drums. In 1965, he recorded vocal overdubs on two tracks for Billy "The Kid" Emerson, but these also were not issued. His subsequent albums are Unleaded Blues and Rockin' in the Juke Joint (2007).
Discography
Albums Year Title Record label 1999 It's So Nice Earwig 2001 Unleaded Blues Earwig 2007 Rockin' in the Juke Joint Earwig
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Who is Johnny Drummer?
American Chicago blues and soul blues singer, keyboardist, drummer, harmonicist and songwriter
When was Johnny Drummer born?
Johnny Drummer was born on 1 March 1938 in Alligator.
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Johnny Drummer is a singer, pianist, songwriter, drummer, harmonica and keyboard instrument.
What nationality is Johnny Drummer?
Johnny Drummer is American.
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