Johnny Rawls
Johnny Rawls | |
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Rawls in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 10, 1951 Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Origin | Purvis, Mississippi |
| Genres | Soul blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Labels | Catfood Records, various |
| Website | www |
Johnny Rawls (born September 10, 1951) is an American soul blues singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter, and record producer. He was influenced by the deep soul and gospel music of the 1960s, as performed by O. V. Wright, James Carr, and Z. Z. Hill, although his styling, production and lyrics are more contemporary in nature.
Rawls has released more than 20 albums under his name. He has been nominated many times for a Blues Music Award, and at the 40th Blues Music Awards ceremony, Rawls' album, I'm Still Around, was named as the 'Soul Blues Album of the Year'.