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Johnny Hernandez

For Only Love, Can Conquer Hate

About Me

www.johnnyhernandez.biz************************************* ************************************************************ *******************************Now with a new vitality and a new way of living, Johnny continues the tradition of music excellence as one of music's true icons and living legend.His new CD, "This Time" (Again), is a mix of Smooth Blues / Oldies / and Jazz. This exciting new CD is a collector’s dream of wonderful songs from the fifties which will prove to bring you many hours of pleasure as you listen and remember the "good old days". And for the young, it introduces' you to an exciting rhythm driven dancing party music.Johnny delivers a very explosive sound filled with excitement and a special flair of energy and style. He has the inner strength to continue his music career in the very demanding music industry and to be able to live a healthy and balanced life while performing his music to a worldwide audience.Johnny’s diversified music talent from Spanish to blues and jazz has entertained and brought to their feet a wide range of audiences in some of the largest and well-known venues in the U.S.: The Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA; Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin, TX; Austin City Limits; Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA; Houston Astrodome, Reliant Stadium (to an audience of over 70,000); Fillmore West; the Indian casinos in New Mexico and Arizona; Rio and Orleans Casinos in Las Vegas, NV countless coliseums, conventions and events; and Ramstein Air force base in Germany. Johnny delivers more than just standard music. His music contains an extensive variety of styles which music fans are sure to enjoy, each song stands on its own because of Johnny's unique style of vocal delivery which has endeared him to the hearts of music fans everywhere!

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Member Since: 2/21/2008
Band Website: myspace.com/johnnydhernandez
Band Members: RECORDING PROJECTS:****Along with Johnny's renowned Tejano recordings, he has maintained the Oldies & R&B - "Soul" repertoire. An all original english album including the song "This Time" was recorded in the early 70's, which received general market airplay.Throughout his illustrious career, Johnny has recorded on over fifty (50) very successful albums. As a solo artist, Johnny Hernandez has recorded eight (8) successful albums for major recording labels such as Capitol-EMI Latin.Not only is Johnny's vocal talent showcased in each of his albums, but Johnny proves to be a prolific songwriter. These songs offer his music fans a more personal insight into the "soul" of this music legend and his music.****HIT SONGS:****"Total", "Mil Besos", "Viajera", "Diganle", "El Rebelde", "Anoche Estuve Llorando" and the all time best sellers, "Por Un Amor", "Las Nubes" (on which Johnny sang the lead vocals, to name a few), "Si El Amor Llama A Tu Puerta", "Canta Canta", "Caracoles", the remake of "Diganle" and the Monster Hit, "El Rancho Grande" & Others.
Influences: Johnny Shared The Billing With:****Herb Reed & The Platters, Susan Anton, Rich Little, Santana, Tower of Power, Jose Luis Rodriguez (El Puma), Tierra (Rudy & Steve Salas) , Malo, War, La Mafia, Pablo Cruz, Paul Rodriguez, La Sonora Santanera, James Brown, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Selena, Brenton Wood, Rosie & The Originals, Al Wilson, Los Freddy's, Los Angeles Negros, Los Tigres Del Norte, Ramon Ayala, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Tony “Ham” Guerrero, Jose (Chocho) Gallardo, Cal Tjader, Luis Gasca, Mongo Santa Maria, Asleep At The Wheel, Willie Nelson, BJ Thomas, Tommy Alvarado; Salsa legends: Larry Harlow and Nestor Sanchez, and the list goes on…
Record Label: Stronghold Records
Type of Label: Indie