About Johnny Sandon
Lived 1941 – 1996 (aged 55). Johnny Sandon was a British singer.
Johnny Sandon (originally named William "Billy" Francis Beck, 27 May 1941 – 23 December 1996) was a British musician, best known for being an early rock and roll singer who was part of the Merseybeat phenomenon in the early 1960s.
Sandon started singing at age twelve and in 1958 appeared on TV programme Opportunity Knocks.
Death Sandon suffered from depression, and committed suicide on 24 December 1996, aged 55. He was discovered hanging in his bathroom by his daughter at his home.
Discography Studio vinyl singles Yes / Magic Potion – Johnny Sandon And The Remo Four (Single),1963 Lies – Johnny Sandon And The Remo Four (Single) Pye Records, 1963 The Blizzard (Single) Pye Records, 1964 Sixteen Tons / The Blizzard (Single) Donna Means Heartbreak / Some Kinda Wonderful (Single) Pye Records, 1964
Studio albums Compilations, Tommy Quickly, Johnny Sandon, Gregoly Philips
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Who was Johnny Sandon?
British singer
When was Johnny Sandon born?
Johnny Sandon was born on 27 May 1941 in Liverpool.
When did Johnny Sandon die?
Johnny Sandon died on 23 December 1996.
What was Johnny Sandon's occupation?
Johnny Sandon was a singer.
What nationality was Johnny Sandon?
Johnny Sandon was British.
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