[78-L] Johnny Morris

[Mark Bardenwerper]

Hello music history buffs and scholars,

I have been fascinated with the talents of the drummer Johnny Morris 
since listening to him sing on Specht records. Drumming in those days 
was an important adjunct to the music, but seldom stood alone. Johnny 
however, was a solo singer.

What is our collective knowledge of this durable fellow? So far I have

Worked for Paul Specht up to the very early 30's

Tony Pastor in the early 40's, where he got his "Paradiddle Joe" nickname

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaQ9Diy3c1c

Had his own band afterwards for how long...

Gave drumming lessons later

Died in 1979.

What else do we know?

He had a grand nephew Joe, who commented on a few things on the 
internet, but so far have not figured out how to get hold of him.

-- 
Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.

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