Johnny Madsen

Johnny Madsen
Madsen in 2005
Background information
Born(1951-03-31)31 March 1951
Thyborøn, Denmark
Died4 November 2024(2024-11-04) (aged 73)
Genres
  • Rock
  • folk rock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • banjo
  • harmonica
Years active1975–2024
Formerly ofDalton
Websitejohnnymadsen.dk

Johnny Madsen (31 March 1951 – 4 November 2024) was a Danish musician, songwriter and painter. In the period 1983 to 1992, he was part of Dalton, a supergroup trio made of Madsen, Lars Lilholt and Allan Olsen. Johnny Madsen lived on the island of Fanø, where he had his own art gallery, "Madsens Malerier". He was also part of Hobo Ekspressen. Madsen died on 4 November 2024, at the age of 73.