About Johnny Sayles
Lived 1937 – 1993 (aged 56). Johnny Sayles was a singer.
John Earl Sayles Jr. (February 9, 1937 – August 17, 1993), known as Johnny Sayles, was an American R&B and soul singer.
Sayles was born in Winnsboro, Texas, United States. Around 1955, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where he sang with Eugene Neal’s Rocking Kings, and with Ike Turner's band, the Kings of Rhythm.
When the tour reached Chicago, Sayles settled there and signed a recording deal with the Mar-V-Lus record label run by George Leaner. His song "Anything For You" was released in the UK and became a favorite on the Northern soul scene.
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Who was Johnny Sayles?
American R&B and soul singer (1937–1993)
When was Johnny Sayles born?
Johnny Sayles was born on 9 February 1937.
When did Johnny Sayles die?
Johnny Sayles died on 17 August 1993.
What was Johnny Sayles's occupation?
Johnny Sayles was a singer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Sayles. https://biography.guide/johnny-sayles/
MLA: "Johnny Sayles." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-sayles/.
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