This is why I can't stand reporters. She says at 1:45 that "it was almost a lifetime before he got any recognition for himself". Maybe you, Anne Marie, and people with only a passing interest in rock and roll never recognized him, but to blues and rock and roll enthusiasts all over the world, he's a legend. Thousands upon thousands of piano players have studied his music and he's played the finest concert halls in the world. It's not like he labored in obscurity his whole life, honey.
Well its been 3 years since JJ has passed away, and his music and his spirit are still here throughout the world-always will be! I maybe JJ's biggest fans here in Australia! I'm 22 and i play blues/funk/rock&roll paino with my own band, and also work some other people. I play a few of his tunes: Tanquray, Kansas City and a couple others. Also one of my biggest inspirations to play the blues. Was also privileged to chat to him & his wife Fancis in 2003 at Narooma Bluesfest. RIP Johnnie-Peace all
Fine succinct synopsis of Johnnie's playing and character. He was fine guy, a fabulous pianist, and a good friend. And when he played, it was always the real deal...
The Johnnie Johnson Trio, incl Ebbie Hardy, drums, and Chuck Berry, guitar, been playing at the Cosmopolitan Club, East St. Louis, 1952-1955. Many years later (december 1989) Johnny drove me to the place with his Ford and I took a photo of the legendary place. Too bad they always demolish old buildings.
I met Johnnie in '74 in St.Louis. Made a fine friend (30 years)& learned some fine piano from him. He always had high regard & good things to say about Ebbie. It was the meld of time signatures w/ Johnnie playing 12/8 riffs against Chuck's shuffle, Ebbie playing a straight beat along w/the bass player's 4/4, that made it all sound so cool and fresh.
My grandfather passed away in December 1983. He had to leave the band due to family commitments. I met Chuck Berry during the signing of his autobiography. He signed the book on the pages where my grandfather, Chuck, and Johnny where photographed. Unfortunately, I did not meet the third esteemed member of the trio, Johnny Johnson. He probably attended my grandfather's services, but we were never introduced. JJ RIP
This is why I can't stand reporters. She says at 1:45 that "it was almost a lifetime before he got any recognition for himself". Maybe you, Anne Marie, and people with only a passing interest in rock and roll never recognized him, but to blues and rock and roll enthusiasts all over the world, he's a legend. Thousands upon thousands of piano players have studied his music and he's played the finest concert halls in the world. It's not like he labored in obscurity his whole life, honey.
tomthefunky 1 year ago
Well its been 3 years since JJ has passed away, and his music and his spirit are still here throughout the world-always will be! I maybe JJ's biggest fans here in Australia! I'm 22 and i play blues/funk/rock&roll paino with my own band, and also work some other people. I play a few of his tunes: Tanquray, Kansas City and a couple others. Also one of my biggest inspirations to play the blues. Was also privileged to chat to him & his wife Fancis in 2003 at Narooma Bluesfest. RIP Johnnie-Peace all
DannyTsun 3 years ago
I was the girl in the front row in the pink kimono. That was a fun night
gardengeisha 4 years ago
Nice work Ann-Marie.
Fine succinct synopsis of Johnnie's playing and character. He was fine guy, a fabulous pianist, and a good friend. And when he played, it was always the real deal...
starboy288 4 years ago
The Johnnie Johnson Trio, incl Ebbie Hardy, drums, and Chuck Berry, guitar, been playing at the Cosmopolitan Club, East St. Louis, 1952-1955. Many years later (december 1989) Johnny drove me to the place with his Ford and I took a photo of the legendary place. Too bad they always demolish old buildings.
allaboard70 4 years ago
Thanks for the post KETC
AWB (drummer and grandson of Ebbie Hardy)
awbolden 3 years ago
AWB,
I met Johnnie in '74 in St.Louis. Made a fine friend (30 years)& learned some fine piano from him. He always had high regard & good things to say about Ebbie. It was the meld of time signatures w/ Johnnie playing 12/8 riffs against Chuck's shuffle, Ebbie playing a straight beat along w/the bass player's 4/4, that made it all sound so cool and fresh.
Ebbie, Johnnie, RIP. Great players.
starboy288 3 years ago
Thank you.
My grandfather passed away in December 1983. He had to leave the band due to family commitments. I met Chuck Berry during the signing of his autobiography. He signed the book on the pages where my grandfather, Chuck, and Johnny where photographed. Unfortunately, I did not meet the third esteemed member of the trio, Johnny Johnson. He probably attended my grandfather's services, but we were never introduced. JJ RIP
awbolden 3 years ago
Great vid! But afcourse Chuck Berry became a member of the Johnnie Johnson trio and not the other way around.
roosboom 4 years ago