Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Johnny Rivers' birth and a lot of more information!
Johnny Rivers is a legendary singer, songwriter, and musician. The singer is very versatile performed on folk songs, blues, old-time rock n’ roll songs, and many more. Rivers gets success in the late 1960s with hit songs like Seventh Son, Poor Side of Town, and Secret Agent Man. He still performs for the audience.
Career Highlights
Read about Johnny Rivers' career and accomplishments in the following section.
Johnny met James Burton in 1958. The singer-song I’ll Make Believe was recorded by Nelson. In Los Angeles, the singer often gets work as songwriter and studio musicians. In 1963, the big break of the singer came when he filled for Gazzarri’s. The popularity of John helps to gain instant popularity. He received a one year contract from Elmer Valentine at the Whisky a Go-Go.
Family and Personal Life
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The singer married two times. On March 21, 1982, the singer first time married Christi Marie. The couple has three children together. In 1988, the couple announced their divorce.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Vicki Ellison (m. 1968–1969), Christi Marie Zabel (m. ?–1988) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Divorced |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | John Henry Ramistella |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 80 years |
| Date of Birth | November 7, 1942 |
| Place of Birth | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.65 m, 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 55 kg, 121.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $8 million |
| Occupation | Musicians, Record Producer, Singer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Johnny Rivers' height is pretty average measuring 1.65 m. Johnny Rivers weighs 55 kg. Being born on November 7, 1942, translates to an age of 80 years as of todays date (July 17, 2023).
Quotes
My first really good guitar was a Gibson J-45.
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I’d gone through periods where I didn’t work live performances for probably seven or eight months at a time.
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I loved playing and I was actually working two jobs.
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But I always loved songs with great lyrics.
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Even Woodstock turned out to be a disaster. Everybody was stuck in the mud and people got sick.
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