John Goodison (musician)
John Kenneth Goodison (1943 – 3 September 1988) was an English rock musician, songwriter and record producer. He was a member of the original Brotherhood of Man, prior leading his own number one charting group Big John’s Rock and Roll Circus. As a songwriter, he co-wrote the number-one charting song “Give a Little Love” for Bay City Rollers.
John Goodison | |
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| Also known as | Johnny B. Great Peter Simmons Peter Simons Big John |
| Born | 1943 Coventry, England |
| Died | 3 September 1988 (aged 44–45) Coventry, England |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Formerly of | Brotherhood of Man, Big John's Rock and Roll Circus |
Goodison is especially unique in that he made it big in different musical scenes using five different names during the 1960s and 1970s; Johnny B. Great as a solo artist, John Goodison, his real name, as a member of Brotherhood of Man, Big John as a member of Big John’s Rock and Roll Circus, and Peter Simmons or Peter Simons as a songwriter.
After a decade of touring as a solo artist or group member, Goodison moved behind the scenes to songwriting and producing. He died on 3 September 1988.