Johnnie High
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Johnnie High (May 1, 1929 – March 17, 2010)performer of Texas who established Johnnie High's Country Music Revue, a live Saturday night show, in 1974 in Grapevine, Texas.
Early life
High was raised in
radio station
, singing and accompanying himself on guitar. He collected words to songs from the magazine Country Song Roundup, which published song lyrics. He couldn't read music nor did he need to. As with many other country musicians he played guitar by ear.
Revue career
In 1974, High began his country music show, when he and dance teacher Chisai Childs of
Haltom City
's Shannon Auditorium.
In 1995, High bought an old movie theater in Arlington, Texas and created the Arlington Music Hall.
Death
High enjoyed helping other people shine at his iconic Johnnie High's Country Music Revue for more than 30 years in his life. On March 17, 2010, he died from heart failure at the age of 80.[2]
References
- ^ Shirley Jinkins (March 18, 2010). "Country showman Johnnie High, 80, loved to make stars of others". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved March 19, 2010.
- CMT. March 19, 2010. Retrieved March 19, 2010.