| Birth: | 1935 | | Death: | 1996 | 
Musician. He began his career as a teenager, playing piano for various blues artist such as Albert Collins and Johnny Copeland. He soon found a passion for the guitar, recording "Space Guitar" for Federal in 1952 and his first Top 10 hit, "Those Lonely, Lonely Nights". His other hits included "Motorhead Baby" (1954), "Three Hours Past Midnight" (1956) and "Gangster of Love" (1957). In the 1960s and 70s, he toured with Little Richard, Larry Williams and Frank Zappa. His first two albums for British label DJM, "Ain't That a Bitch" (1976) and "A Real Mother for Ya" (1977) both were certified gold with sales of over 500,000 copies each. In March 1996, he was honored with a Pioneer Award from the Rhythm & Blues
Foundation, for his performing career. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Cause of death: Suffered fatal heart attack while touring in Japan
Search Amazon for Johnny Watson | | | Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Glendale
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: Great Mausoleum, Sanctuary of Enduring Honor, Holy Terrace entrance |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jan 15, 1999
Find A Grave Memorial# 4380 |
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