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Johnnie Johnson: Roll Hall
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Johnnie Johnson's rolling, barrelling licks are as enticing as ever on this reissued Evidence CD, but there are some other things that are not so grand. These include barely tolerable vocalists Barbara Carr and Stacy Johnson, whose enthusiasm is commendable, but whose vocals often get in the way. Johnson's covers of Fats Washington's "O.J. Blues" and "Black Nights" are great, as are his versions of "Honky Tonk" and "See See Rider." But he falters on "Baby, What You Want Me To," in part because he does not convey either the original's loping stride or laconic quality, and ... because it is not the kind of peppy arrangement and backbeat suited to his style. A decent effort that might have been a superior one with a couple of added touches. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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Johnnie Johnson, who has been recognized by the United States Congress as the Father of Rock and Roll and a National Treasure, will receive the degree Doctor of Music from Fairmont State College. Johnson will be awarded the degree at the annual commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday May 11, 2002 at 10 a.m.
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The Father of Rock 'N Roll Music, Johnnie Johnson, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 13, 2005. His legacy will live on forever in the music he created, and the love he gave so generously to family and friends.
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Recorded near the end of 2004, this is the last recording from Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Legend Johnnie Johnson. This project,the manufactured cd, returned from the factory on April 12th, 2005. Johnnie passed the next morning, April 13th, unexpectedly. The first studio release from The Father Of Rock & Roll in ten years is ... his last. After a hospital stay in August & September, Johnnie came back strong. Hale and hearty of spirit, he was in top playing form & always ready to play.
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In 1999, Johnson's biography was released, Father of Rock and Roll: The Story of Johnnie B. Goode Johnson by 23-year-old Travis Fitzpatrick. The book was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize by Congressman John Conyers, and garnered Johnson more recognition.
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Since the release of the film, Johnnie has begun to receive the credit and the public acclaim he so rightly deserves. Johnnie has released six solo albums and contributed his considerable talents to recordings by Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Bo Diddley, and the late greats John Lee Hooker, and Jimmy Rogers. Johnnie has ... been inducted into the Boogie Woogie Hall of Fame, won the prestigious Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, received a Congressional Citation for Lifetime Achievement, and in March of 2001 was inducted into “The Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame.”
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