John O'Banion
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John O'Banion (16 February 1947 – 14 February 2007) was an American vocalist and actor.
Early career
O'Banion was born in Kokomo, Indiana in 1947 and was performing in theater by the age of 13 as well as in a local Indiana band Hog Honda & the Chain Guards. By age 15, he hosted his own radio show on WIOU and had hosted his own local television show by age 20.
Recording and acting career
O'Banion was the lead singer in Doc Severinsen's band, Today's Children. He was managed by Bud Robinson, also Severinsen's manager. They parted ways in early 1974. O'Banion said that Johnny Carson was a big fan and supporter of his career. O'Banion made five appearances on Carson's Tonight Show, and as many on Merv Griffin's and Mike Douglas' shows. He also appeared on American Bandstand, Solid Gold, and was the winning singer of the pilot of Star Search.
His song "Love You Like I Never Loved Before" was a
He also appeared in the films Borderline with Charles Bronson, TV film Courage with Sophia Loren and Billy Dee Williams and starred in the 1990 independent film The Judas Project. In 1995, he released an album of jazz cover versions of contemporary hits such as "I'm Not in Love", "What You Won't Do for Love" and the title track "Hearts".
Death
Just two days before his 60th birthday, O'Banion died of
Discography
Studio albums
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Danger |
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里見八犬伝 Satomi Hakken-Den |
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White Light |
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Hearts |
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See also
References
- ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Top LP's & Tape" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
External links
- John O'Banion at IMDb
- John O'Banion discography at Discogs