[78-L] Johnnie Ray

[RUSSELL BARNES]

Hello,

Way back in the 1950's I was a one night 'guard' for Johnnie Ray then appearing in the Winter Gardens Theatre, Bournemouth, (UK).

Not an easy man - somewhat non communicative.   He carried his hearing aid in his hands to the stage and just prior to 'curtain up' immediately placed the hearing section in one ear (I can't recall which) and removed it as swiftly when out of view of the audience. 

RB
Dorset UK
 

________________________________
 From: Malcolm Rockwell <malcolm at 78data.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 3:18
Subject: [78-L] Johnnie Ray
  

Yeah, Johnnie was deaf as a post, but only in his left ear. My father 
booked him and I met him a few times at the house in NYC. He eventually 
had hearing aids in both ears (botched surgery). Hearing aids were kinda 
bulky in those days (mid 1950s). I remember him as being kind of a 
soft-spoken guy personally (as opposed to his act).
Malcolm
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