Johnny Burnette
John Joseph Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music. In 1952, Johnny, his brother, Dorsey Burnette, and their mutual friend Paul Burlison, formed the band that became known as the Rock and Roll Trio. His career was cut short on August 14, 1964, when he drowned following a boat accident, aged 30.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Joseph Burnette |
| Born | March 25, 1934 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 1964 (aged 30) Clear Lake, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rockabilly, rock and roll |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1952–1964 |
| Labels | Capitol, Charly, Sahara, Liberty |
He is the father of 1980s rockabilly singer Rocky Burnette.
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