What Really Happened to Johnny Rivers

What Really Happened to Johnny Rivers
Johnny Rivers is a unique figure in the history of rock music. On the most obvious level, he was a rock star of the 1960s and a true rarity as a white American singer/guitarist who made a name for himself as a straight-ahead rock and roller during the middle of that decade.
#JohnnyRivers

[edgarcia]

I feel Johnny Rivers never received the recognition that he so rightly deserved awesome talent

[kande]

Johnny Rivers was very underrated and has many huge hits!! His music is NOT forgotten as I run into fans of his all the time and we play his music always!!! Johnny!! Your fans are out there still and thanks for the timeless classic music you gave us!!!!

[groverbaker]

When I grew up...Johnny Rivers was # 1!! All through the 60s and early 70s

[bob]

I escorted him from his room at the Flamingo/Vegas...Very kind....got his autograph and invite to see the show from back stage...One of the BEST EVER

[brendacrawford]

Poor Side of town is on of my all time favorite songs.

[vivianshepard-gmpc]

I love his singing and playing Soulful Sound forever Beautiful❤

[gaylasmith]

Having grown up south of New Orleans in the '60's, Johnny Rivers was the beloved hometown boy. I pitched a fit when I was 10 and my parents wouldn't take me to see him perform in a nightclub in Biloxi one summer. They had to explain that I was too young to go to a nightclub.
I later saw him perform on the Delta Queen in New Orleans. He was amazing. During a break, he introduced me to Grandma Ramistella who was seated in front of me and I told him about my 10-year-old self in Biloxi. He laughed and said that I could have gotten them closed down. He asked what my favorite song was and later dedicated "Mountain of Love" to me. He was/is a very nice gentleman and put on a great show that night! He has long been one of my favorite singers.

[linwoodpowers]

I've grew up listening to Johnny. I'll be 67 years old in a month. I sing Poor side of town Karaoke on Fridays at my favorite Tavern, Baxters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Thanks for all your good music Johnny Rivers.

[Rowlandph]

Johnny Rivers..is FINE!.. Still performing and touring!...I met Johnny Rivers on a night he performed at the Grand Ole Opry...Shot photos on him on stage...and talked with him backstage...What a nice, sensible man...Looked great, still has all his hair!..and looking great!.. Sounding Great!...Nothing 'old'..about the guy!.. About two weeks later, he called me!...What a nice surprise that was...He asked if he could get some of the pictures I shot, and I sent them to him.. which he used on his website...James Burton was on guitar the night I shot the pictures.. He SHOULD BE!!..in the Hall of one of the Greats!..

[terryfarrar]

Can't believe that Johnny has not been inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame he turned out some great music ??

[blackiewheeler]

Nothing is wrong with Johnny and he still sounds great and there is NO SAD ENDING !

[andrewjohnson]

I still listen to Johnny on XM radio 60’s on 6 his song are played a lot. He signed an unknown 5th Dimension to his record label. JR is an unheralded legend!

[DEANDESPERADO]

I saw J R in concert about 2/3 yrs ago at GN casino in LV. one of the GREATEST shows and BEST entertainers i have ever seen. GREAT SHOW.

[deltonkillen]

You are ALL SO CORRECT !!
Wife and I were on Mississippi coast for my 50-yr class reunion in 2019. Rivers was performing in Biloxi that week-end. As I owed my wife an anniversary present, I got tickets as an additional surprise.
WOW !! What a show.!! The MAN still has IT !! Wife enjoyed it, too. WOW!!

[jrusz]

Baby I need your lovin was my favorite but there were many great tunes...He was considered to be the King of the remakes but what a wonderful soulful voice, played a great guitar, and his own versions of the songs performed were truly remarkably done...And yes, he deserves to be in the HOF, Im sure he will get there because he deserves it....

[haroldgillette]

He's in my Music Hall of Fame. Actually Johnny's slow songs, Rewind album and Seventh Son are my favs.

[tonyt]

Johnny Rivers version of....
"Baby I need your lovin" 🔥😎🔥

[psst]

Johnny Rivers is a fantastic entertainer, still today, Old age? I know John, and he is one of the most youthful people I've ever met ... No Not Old at all !!!

[milescoburn]

How do they not include "Secret Agent Man"? It's a travesty he's not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[ernestchacon]

I grew up listening to Johnny Rivers, and as a teen, tried to sing like him in his range, it didn't work out for me, LOL !!!