Johnny Preston

Johnny Preston
Preston in 1960
Background information
Birth nameJohn Preston Courville
Born(1939-08-18)August 18, 1939
Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 2011(2011-03-04) (aged 71)
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
GenresRock and roll
OccupationSinger
Years active1950s–2009
LabelsMercury, Imperial, Kapp, TCF Hall, ABC

John Preston Courville (August 18, 1939 – March 4, 2011), known professionally as Johnny Preston, was an American rock and roll singer, best known for his 1959 international number one hit "Running Bear".

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