What is Kevin Johnson's full name?
Kevin Stephen Johnson
Kevin Johnson nickname(s):
Kevin Stephen Johnson
Kevin Johnson date of birth:
July 3, 1942
How old is Kevin Johnson?
84
Where was Kevin Johnson born?
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
What is Kevin Johnson nationality?
Australian
What is Kevin Johnson's occupation?
Musician
What genre is Kevin Johnson's work?
Rock, Folk, Country
What instruments does Kevin Johnson play?
Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Short Biography
Kevin Stephen Johnson (born 3 July 1942) is an Australian singer-songwriter. Popular in the 1970s, his biggest hit is "Rock and Roll I Gave You the Best Years of My Life", which peaked at No. 4 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart in 1973 (as well as reaching the UK Top 40). He also had a top 20 hit with "Bonnie Please Don't Go" (aka "She's Leavin'") in 1971. "Rock and Roll" is one of the most covered songs written by an Australian with 27 different artists recording it in 1975 alone. Covers include fellow Australians, Col Joye and Digby Richards, and international artists, Mac Davis, Terry Jacks, Gary Glitter, Joe Dassin (in French), The Cats and Tom Jones. Davis' rendition became the highest charting version on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 15 in 1975.