Johnny Rivers (born John Henry Ramistella, November 7, 1942, New York City) is an American rock and roll singer, songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. His style includes folk songs, blues, and revivals of old-time rock 'n' roll songs and some original material.

Rivers's greatest success came in the mid- to late-1960s with a string of hit songs (including the #1 hit "Poor Side of Town", "Summer Rain", and "Secret Agent Man"), but he has continued to record and perform to date.

Johnny Rivers has never retired from recording or the road. He's toured consistently and enjoys popularity overseas, particularly in South America.  He expresses delight with the resurgence of the blues, feeling their honesty and grit have had a cleansing effect.

Hit Songs include:

"Memphis"
“Maybelline"
"Mountain of Love"
"Midnight Special"
"The Seventh Son"
"Secret Agent Man"
"Poor Side Of Town"
"Baby I Need Your Lovin”
“Summer Rain”
“Slow Dancin”
“Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu”

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