a.k.a. The Tan Canary. Cosimo Matassa: Johnny sang like an angel. He was the best. Aaron [Neville] has a marvellous, really great voice. But he doesn't have the range of expression Johnny had. [Johnny] could do jazz, he could do blues, he could do country. . . . The times conspired against him, I guess. About the time he showed up and started singing, we weren't doing much in the record world. (Rick Koster, Louisiana Music p. 108) Outstanding. File under: Great New Orleans Voices
Discography: Singles 1959-69 1970-79
1981-Present; Unknown release date Albums
In the music library: From the Heart
I Won't Cry:`The Complete Ric & Ron Singles 1950-1964
A Celebration Of New Orleans Music To Benefit MusiCares Hurricane Relief 2005: Never Alone (with Aaron Neville)
City Of Dreams: Big Easy Blues: Just Because City Of Dreams: Funky New Orleans: Body And Fender Man
Doctors, Professors, Kings & Queens: The Big Ol' Box Of New Orleans: Release Me
The Sound Of The City - New Orleans: Losing Battle
Links: Wikipedia AllMusic Discogs 45cat All About Jazz Masters of Louisiana Music: Johnny Adams
Obituary: The Independent New York Times