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 tragic boat accident, aged 30.
Released on Vogue Coral in the UK, the magnificent Johnny Burnette Trio rock-a-billy 78s all failed to reach the UK charts and are very, very sought after