"Texas Johnny Brown is the epitome of living, breathing, vital Texas blues history!" Atomic Jukebox
There is no doubt that Texas Johnny Brown, born in the Mississippi Delta just as the Great Depression began, is deeply steeped in the blues. After absorbing all the Delta could teach him, Johnny moved to Texas in the 1940s and turned into one of the great pillars of Houston blues. A mainstay on the legendary Duke/Peacock record label, he played and wrote songs with the greats, including Bobby "Blue" Bland and Junior Parker. Texas Johnny Brown and his band have traveled the world, from bayou juke joints to the National Mall as part of the Smithsonian's Folklife Festival. Johnny is a Houston and a blues treasure whose soul, rhythm, guitar-playing, and staying power will blow you away.
Texas Johnny Brown plays the blues, both his own and great hits by his peers, including:
Two Steps from the Blues Cheatin and Stealin There Goes the Blues Your House, Your Home Tender Age, Gentle Woman Strange Situation Once Was Ain't No Way No Part-Time Lover Stand the Pain Blue and Lonesome Nothin But the Truth, So Help Me John Handy Man In The Dark Did you Lose Your Way? Runaway Girl
Bad Hair Day Quality Blues Blues Defender Moanin' and Groanin' Just Can't Do It Love So Strong Rained Out
Click on the song titles below to hear Texas Johnny Brown in action!
