Johnny Burnette

"Johnny Burnett" redirects here. For the baseball infielder, see Johnny Burnett (baseball).

Johnny Burnette
Burnette in 1964
Background information
Born
John Joseph Burnette

(1934-03-25)March 25, 1934
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 1964(1964-08-14) (aged 30)
Clear Lake, California, U.S.
GenresRockabilly, rock and roll
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsVocals, acoustic guitar
Years active1952–1964
LabelsCapitol, Charly, Sahara, Liberty

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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