Johnny Rivers

Johnny Rivers is the rockin’ California kid who brought live energy to the '60s airwaves with his soulful voice and killer guitar chops. Bursting onto the scene with electrifying live albums like *Totally Live At The Whisky A Go Go*, he turned Hollywood’s iconic club into his personal playground, cranking out gritty covers and originals that blurred rock, blues, and pop. Known for smashes like “Secret Agent Man” (that instantly recognizable spy theme!) and the heartfelt “Poor Side of Town,” Rivers had a knack for making every song feel like a backyard jam session. He even launched his own label, Soul City Records, helping catapult acts like The 5th Dimension to stardom. Decades later, he’s still a roadhouse legend—whether revisiting classics (*Blue Suede Shoes*) or dropping new tunes (*New Home*), his vibe stays timeless. Crank up “Baby I Need Your Lovin’” from that ’67 *Ed Sullivan* gig, and you’ll hear why he’s never gone out of style.

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Johnny Rivers
Album - 10 Tracks - Released April 11, 2023
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