Johnny Rivers
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: New York City, New York, United States, November 7, 1942
- Active: 1956–2023
Biography
American singer and guitarist Johnny Rivers, born John Henry Ramistella in New York City in 1942 and raised in Baton Rouge, broke through with live recordings from the Whisky a Go Go in 1964. His hits between 1964 and 1968 included 'Memphis', 'Secret Agent Man' and the number one 'Poor Side of Town', which he co wrote. He founded the #Soul City# label, home to *The 5th Dimension*, scored further hits in the 1970s including 'Swayin' to the Music (Slow Dancin')', and performed until his final concert in 2023.
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Johnny Rivers Discography
- Changes (1966) - Album - rated 3.29/5
- Whisky à Go-Go Revisited (1967) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- Rewind (1967) - Album - rated 3.23/5
- Realization (1968) - Album - rated 3.57/5