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

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