Date of Birth
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07-November-1942
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Place of Birth
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New York City
(New York, United States of America, Area code 917)
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Nationality
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United States of America
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Also know as
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John Henry Ramistella, John Ramistella, Johnny Ramistella, Ramistella, Johnny
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Profession
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Record producer, Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist, Musician
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Johnny Rivers is an American rock 'n' roll singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. His repertoire includes pop, folk, blues and old-time rock 'n' roll, including several cover versions. Rivers charted during the 1960s and 70s but remains best known for a string of hit singles between 1964 and 1968, among them "Memphis", "Mountain of Love", "The Seventh Son", "Secret Agent Man", "Poor Side of Town", "Baby I Need Your Lovin'" and "Summer Rain". He has continued to record and perform to date.
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