Composer
Johnny Burnette
American musician (1934–1964)
1934–1964
4 works in the index
- Born
- 1934
- Died
- 1964
- Birthplace
- Memphis
- Place of death
- Clearlake
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
John Joseph Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music. In 1952, Johnny, his brother Dorsey Burnette, and their mutual friend Paul Burlison, formed the band that became known as the Rock and Roll Trio. His career was cut short on August 14, 1964, when he drowned following a boat accident, aged 30.
He is the father of 1980s rockabilly singer Rocky Burnette.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- guitarist; singer; songwriter; composer; musician
- Genres
- country music
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 7573346
- ISNI
- 0000000063085858
- GND ID
- 134340833
- Library of Congress ID
- n94086485
- MusicBrainz ID
- e92e6d99-d4b3-4942-a6e6-b59427dae61e
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar, Voice
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 4
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Believe What You Say | — | — | — | Guitar, Voice | — | 2 |
| Waitin' In School | — | — | — | Guitar, Voice | — | 1 |
| You're Sixteen | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Dreamin' | — | — | — | Guitar, Voice | — | 0 |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 7573346. Portrait: Fotografía antigua (desconocido), CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.