Johnny Rivers Saturday, July 3, 2010 RED ROBINSON SHOW THEATRE 2080 United Boulevard Coquitlam, B.C., Canada V3K 6W3
Event Starts at 08:00 PM
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Red Robinson Show Theatre Legendary solo superstar, known for his rousing vocals and soulful guitar leads is finally coming back to Vancouver. Johnny Rivers has done it all….17 Gold records, 28 Chart Hits, Two Grammy Awards, Sold more than 30 million albums… The list includes hits like “Summer Rain,” “Baby I Need Your Lovin’,” and the achingly beautiful “Poor Side of Town”. Born in New York City, grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Began playing professionally at the age 14. Johnny Rivers vaulted to worldwide fame during the height of Beatlemania, when he released a series of albums recorded at the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go, all featuring hard-charging versions of rock 'n' roll standards. In the late '60s, he changed direction with the self-penned #1 hit, "Poor Side Of Town," a soulful ballad that he soon followed up with another hit in a similar vein, "Summer Rain." In the '70s he returned to his roots and over the next 30 years released album after album of vital rock 'n' roll. Johnny Rivers is a unique figure in the history of rock music. On the most obvious level, he was a rock star of the 1960s and a true rarity as a white American singer/guitarist who made a name for himself as a straight-ahead rock & roller during the middle of that decade. Just as important behind the scenes, his recordings and their success led to the launching, directly and indirectly, of at least three record labels and a dozen other careers whose influence extended into the 1970s, 1980s, and beyond. Johnny Rivers has just released new album – “Shadows on the moon”. This album is an emotional journey into the world of Johnny Rivers which marks complete departure from any of his previous work. He soars through a beautifully intertwined tapestry of songs which combines a unique blend of R&B, Jazz, Mediterranean and Easter flavors. The songs of this collection tell the story of love, loss and the transition from one generation to next.
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