Johnny Grande
John A. Grande (born January 14, 1930 in Pennsylvania , † June 2, 2006 ) was an American musician. From 1949 to 1963 he played piano and accordion with Bill Haley and the Saddlemen , later Bill Haley & His Comets .
Together with the band, Grande starred in several films. In 1987, Grande reunited Bill Haley's Original Comets with former members . He toured with the band to the end.
Movies
- 1956 - except edge and volume ( Rock Around the Clock ) and the continuation Do not Knock the Rock
- 1959 - Here I am - here I stay
- 1961 - Besito a Papa
- 1961 - Juventud rebelde
- 1962 - A ritmo de twist
Web links
- Welcome to Bill Haley and His Comets
- Johnny Grande in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Johnny Grande at Allmusic (English)
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SURNAME | Grande, Johnny |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Grande, John A. |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American musician |
DATE OF BIRTH | January 14, 1930 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Pennsylvania |
DATE OF DEATH | June 2, 2006 |