Sammy Johns
American singer and songwriter (1946–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the eponymous album by this singer, see Sammy Johns (album).
Sammy Reginald Johns (February 7, 1946 – January 4, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter known for his 1975 hit song "Chevy Van", which was originally released in 1973. The song was certified gold by the RIAA on May 5, 1975.[1][2]
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Birth name | Sammy Reginald Johns |
Born | (1946-02-07)February 7, 1946 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | January 4, 2013(2013-01-04) (aged 66) Gastonia, North Carolina, U.S. |
Genres | Folk rock, soft rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1970–2013 |
Labels | General Recording Corporation, Warner-Curb, New World, Elektra |
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