Johnny Rivers
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2000-07-02
Duration: 00:06:05
Subjects: RIVERS, JOHNNY | Music | Singers
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Rivers, Johnny Speaker
Description
This segment from the 2000 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Johnny Rivers accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Rivers, who grew up in Baton Rouge, is a singer and guitarist best known for such hits as “Secret Agent Man,” “Midnight Special,” and “Seventh Son.” Host: Beth Courtney