Johnny Preston

Johnny Preston (born Johnny Preston Courville on August 18, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas) is an American singer.

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August 18 - 1939 - Port Arthur, Texas - American - Singer

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Of Cajun ancestry, Johnny Preston sang in high school choral contests throughout the state of Texas. He formed a rock and roll band called "The Shades" before recording his No. 1 hit single "Running Bear." The song was written by J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson who had died the previous year in a plane crash with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.

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Cajun - Rock and roll - No. 1 - Single - J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson - Buddy Holly - Ritchie Valens

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Preston quickly followed up with a minor hit called "Cradle of Love" and made several other records during the early 1960s that met with modest success.

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