Johnny Rivers

Johnny Rivers is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist known for a guitar-driven blend of rock and roll, pop, folk and blues. He became associated with energetic live performances in the 1960s, including recordings made at the Whiskey a Go Go in Los Angeles, and his style emphasizes melodic phrasing and clear, resonant vocals. Rivers is known for arranging and interpreting material from diverse sources in concise, radio-friendly performances and for helping bridge early rock sounds with more pop-oriented production.