Santo & Johnny
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1959 in Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Active: 1959 - 1976
Biography
Santo & Johnny were a Brooklyn instrumental duo of brothers Santo Farina, on steel guitar, and Johnny Farina, on rhythm guitar. Their 1959 single 'Sleep Walk', issued by #Canadian-American Records#, reached number one on the Billboard pop chart and became one of the most enduring instrumentals of the rock and roll era. The duo recorded steadily through the 1960s and early 1970s, enjoying particular success abroad, before disbanding in 1976. They were inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in 2002, and 'Sleep Walk' continues to appear in films, adverts and cover versions.
Santo & Johnny Discography
- Sleep Walk / All Night Diner (1959) - Single - rated 4.19/5
- Santo & Johnny (1959) - Album - rated 3.45/5
- Hawaii (1961) - Album - rated 3.29/5
Members
- Santo Farina - steel guitar (1959–1976)
- Johnny Farina - rhythm guitar (1959–1976)