About Johnny Vincent
Lived 1927 – 2000 (aged 72). Johnny Vincent was an American record producer and songwriter.
John Vincent Imbragulio (October 3, 1927 – February 4, 2000), known as Johnny Vincent, was an American record producer for Art Rupe at Specialty Records. He founded Ace Records in 1955 in Jackson, Mississippi,
Biography Vincent was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
Then Art Rupe offered him a job as A&R man at Specialty Records where Johnny worked with John Lee Hooker, Earl King, and Huey "Piano" Smith. His greatest hit was with Guitar Slim's "The Things That I Used to Do" an R&B number one in 1954. He left Specialty to found Ace.
Vincent died in February 2000 in Jackson of heart failure at the age of 72.
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Who was Johnny Vincent?
American record producer
When was Johnny Vincent born?
Johnny Vincent was born on 3 October 1927.
When did Johnny Vincent die?
Johnny Vincent died on 4 February 2000.
What was Johnny Vincent's occupation?
Johnny Vincent was a record producer and songwriter.
What nationality was Johnny Vincent?
Johnny Vincent was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Vincent. https://biography.guide/johnny-vincent/
MLA: "Johnny Vincent." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-vincent/.
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