ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – He`s one of the most famous side men in rock and roll history. But Monday Johnnie Johnson was noted for his military service. More than 130 family and friends filled the National ...

Johnnie Johnson, the self-taught pianist who birthed rock ‘n’ roll as Chuck Berry’s sidekick and was the inspiration for “Johnny B. Goode,” died April 13 in St. Louis, Mo. He was 80. Although Johnson ...

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Johnnie Johnson, a rock 'n' roll pioneer who teamed with Chuck Berry for hits like Roll Over Beethoven and No Particular Place to Go, died Wednesday. He was 80. Johnson died at his St. Louis home. The ...

On June 6th, there will be a presentation by filmmaker Art Holliday about the music documentary-in-progress JOHNNIE BE GOOD – the life and music of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame piano man Johnnie Johnson ...

In 2003, the Kentucky Headhunters recorded an album with legendary blues pianist Johnnie Johnson -- then shelved it until very recently. Most would say that the project, which was released in June, ...

“It’s a sad day,” says Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, mourning his idol and good friend Johnnie Johnson. “I’ve been playing Chuck Berry records all day, listening to Johnnie.” Johnson died ...

Johnnie Johnson, a rock ’n’ roll pioneer who teamed with Chuck Berry for hits like “Roll Over Beethoven” and “No Particular Place to Go,” died Wednesday. He was 80. Johnson died at his St. Louis home.

Feb. 25—FAIRMONT — If it hadn't been for the movie, "Hail ! Hail ! Rock 'n' Roll, " Johnnie Johnson likely would have ended his days unheralded in St. Louis, a part-time bus driver who could play a ...

Chuck Berry's legacy is bulletproof, but those who helped secure his place in history don't always get the same credit, and ...