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Johnny Rivers
Singer / guitarist Johnny Rivers – born John Henry Ramistella in New York City
on November 7, 1942 – is best-known for a string of hits in the 1960s
(“Memphis,”, “Mountain of Love,” “Secret Agent Man,” and “Poor Side of Town”) as
well as the 1977 single “Swayin’ to the Music (Slow Dancin’)”. While generally
known for his rock and pop recordings, Johnny Rivers’ musical career took many
turns over the years as he embraced every genre including soul, folk, reggae,
and psychedelic rock. His musical journey began when his family relocated to
Baton Rouge, Louisiana and he became fascin...
