Johnny Pugh
Johnny Pugh
| Full Name | Johnny Pugh |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 18 September, 1952 |
| Place of Birth | Southend on Sea |
| Plays | Saxophone, harmonica and vocals |
| Influences | King Curtis, Junior Walker, David Sanborn. Muddy Waters, Sam Cooke and many of the great Blues, Soul & Jazz legends. |
Johnny Pugh is regarded as one of the UK’s finest Blues vocalists, saxophonists & harmonica players.
Born in 1952, Johnny started his musical career in Southend, Essex, England (home of UK’s R’n’B). He was a member of the Mickey Jupp band and played with numerous local bands before leaving Southend in the mid 70’s to further his musical career. Over the years, Johnny has travelled the globe playing with world famous artists such as Martha Reaves, Mary Wells, Mary Wilson, Ben-E-King, Rose Royce, Shalamar, George McCrea, and Edwin Star, as well as being a member of the The Real Thing for 9 years.
Johnny is a very exciting musician with a unique soulful sound.
Equipment: Yamaha Tenor & Alto Saxophones, Hohner Cross harp harmonicas