Johnny Barnes Platters
Originally their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre rock tin pan alley tradition and the burgeoning new genre.
Johnny barnes platters. Johnny barnes lead gary garrett bass beverly harris bob white baritone and paul robi second tenor chico lamar lead singer also with the platters and chico lamar s group ritchie jones lead singer also with buck ram s platters and ritchie jones group lynne brown female vocals larry tate bass singer elmer armstrong 2nd tenor john hopkins 2nd tenor nat pulizzi. The act has gone through several personnel changes with one of the most successful incarnations comprising lead tenor tony williams. It s been more than 20 years since johnny barnes left his gig singing with the legendary ink spots a. Former ink spots and platters singer johnny barnes will perform at 7 p m.
I was thrilled when i actually found a youtube video of johnny barnes singing some of their old tunes. Here is a youtube link of smoke. John james randolf adolphus mills june 23 1923 july 9 2016 known as johnny barnes was a bermudian native found waving to passing traffic at the foot of the lane roundabout in hamilton bermuda from roughly 3 45 am to 10 am every workday rain or shine. We are honored to have him recording at our studio.
I would have loved to be present for that. The platters and the ink spots were the two groups that johnny barnes shared his amazing voice and writing talents with. If my research is correct gaynel hodge is the only living member left from the legendary platters. Johnny barnes was the lead singer for the platters as well as the inkspots and he is still entertaining today.
The platters and the ink spots were the two groups that johnny barnes shared his amazing voice and writing talents with. At the age of 78 years johnny is still singing and recording new songs. Johnny barnes was the lead singer for the platters as well as the inkspots and he is still entertaining today. Now that was a moment i hope the guests cherished.
The platters are an american vocal group formed in 1952. At the age of 78 years johnny is still singing and recording new songs. We are honored at binary recording studio to have such a great musican. They are one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era.
We are honored at binary recording studio to have such a great musican. The platters and the ink spots were the groups that johnny barnes now 78 years old shared his amazing voice and song writing talents with.