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Birth name | John Joseph Burnette |
Born | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | March 25, 1934
Died | August 14, 1964 Clear Lake, California, U.S. | (aged 30)
Genres | Rockabilly, rock and roll |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Vocals, acoustic guitar |
Years active | 1952–1964 |
Labels | Capitol, Charly, Sahara, Liberty |
John Joseph Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music.[1] 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.[2] His career was cut short on August 14, 1964, when he drowned following a boat accident, aged 30.
He is the father of 1980s rockabilly singer Rocky Burnette.
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