Johnny Horton


Johnny Horton

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Born: April 30, 1925 in Los Angeles, CA
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's
Died: November 05, 1960 in Milano, TX
Genre: Country

Biography:
Although he is better-remembered for his historical songs, Johnny Horton was one of the best and most popular honky tonk singers of the late '50s. Horton managed to infuse honky tonk with an urgent rockabilly underpinning. His career may have been cut short by a fatal car crash in 1960, but his music reverberated throughout the next three decades. ... Continue Bio >>

Ringtones:
The Battle Of New OrleansPlayGet it!

Discography:
2006 Johnny Horton: Live at the Louisiana Hayride
Done Rovin'
1959 Free and Easy Songs
1959 Fantastic Johnny Horton
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Influenced By:
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Followers:
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