Johnny Charro
| Johnny Charro | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Entertainer, singer |
| Years active | 1973-present |
| Associated acts | The Johnny Charro Review, Karen Deal |
Johnny Charro is a popular entertainer from the Tampa Bay area and has been performing since the 1970s. As part of the Tampa Bay Nightlife, he is its longest member. Charro saw Elvis Presley perform live as a youngster was inspired by him.
Background
He has been performing with his backup band, covering the genres of rock and roll, Latin music, country, and soul.[1] Charro was born in Tampa and grew up there. When he was 12 years old, he saw Presley perform at the amoury in Tampa. This was an inspiration to him. Years later Presley's death had an effect on him.[2]
Career
Charro started singing professionally around 1973, starting off in a duo. His agent slotted him in the Elvis, Tom Jones look and sound which attracted a fair amount of female attention.[3]
1970S
In May 1977, Charro was filmed in Lakeland's Pit and Cart by WLCY-TV with a possibility of approval by the station and it's representative, the film would be shown on an affiliate station in St. Petersburg.[4] In April 1979, Charro was appearing at the Coach Paddock Supper Club Lounge.[5] His two week engagement there had begun on the 26th of March that year.[6][7] In November 1978, with his band, The Johnny Charro Review, they were appearing at the Hawaiian Inn's Aloha Lounge with an Elvis-tribute show having appeared since early October that year.[8][9] Prior to that another Elvis tribute artist, Mr. Fatu was appearing at the lounge.[10][11]
2000s
In 2010, Karen Deal wife Jefferson Airplane singer Marty Balin who was in Charro's band in the mid-70s passed away on November 2010.[12]
In May 2015, he was appearing at the American Legion Arlington Road Lounge in Tampa.[13]
The Johnny Charro Review
Members
- 1978
- Keyboards - Karen Deal
- Bass - Ron Toloday
- Drums - Kevin McNary
- Guitar - Tom Stanley[14]
In film
He had a role in the 1977 Grindhouse-Horror film, Another Son of Sam which was directed by Dave A. Adams.[15] He also sang "Never Said Goodbye" which appears in the movie.[16][17]
The song "Viva Ybor" which he co-wrote with John Centinarro was featured in the 2007 film Real Premonition.[18][19]
Discography
- Johnny Charro Sings Just For You - JBJ Records JBJ 001
- When the Lights go Out - Star Records
References
- ↑ Timez Out April 2006 Page 20 Music Scene
- ↑ The Ledger Friday, September 2, 1977 1B Nightly Tribute To The King, Entertainer Inspired By Elvis Deeply Affected By His Death By Susan Barbosa
- ↑ The Ledger Friday October 17, 1975 1D WEEKEND, Johnny Charro Lounge Act Still Popular With Women by Lynne O'Malley
- ↑ The Ledger Tuesday, May 10, 1977 3A TV Crew Visits Pit and Cart
- ↑ Ocla Star Banner Sunday, April 1, 1979 6C
- ↑ Ocla Star Banner Sunday, March 25, 1979 2E
- ↑ Ocla Star Banner Friday, March 30, 1979 Section B Weekend - Rosanne Ginter
- ↑ Gulf Beach Independent Thursday, October 5, 1978 Page 5 Entertainment, Masked In The Cloak Of Elvis - Dan Harris
- ↑ St. Petersburg Independent Thursday November 2, 1978 10-B
- ↑ Theorizing Self in Samoa: Emotions, Genders, and Sexualities By Jeannette Marie Mageo Page 40
- ↑ The Ledger Tuesday Nov 18, 1975 To Dining and Entertainment, Hawaiian Inn: Exciting Resort in St. Pete Beach
- ↑ The Tampa Tribune November 19, 2010 Local musician Karen Deal dead at 57
- ↑ Seminole Post 111 May, 2015 Issue Page 5 May 2015
- ↑ Gulf Beach Independent Thursday, October 5, 1978 Page 5 Entertainment, Masked In The Cloak Of Elvis - Dan Harris
- ↑ Bleeding Skull Another Son of Sam (1977)
- ↑ Sweet Soundtrack Another Son of Sam (1977)
- ↑ Imdb Johnny Charro
- ↑ Timez Out April 2006 Page 20 Music Scene
- ↑ Imdb Real Premonition (2007)