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Johnny Rivers - Back at the Whisky

Primary Artist
Johnny Rivers
Album Title
Back at the Whisky
Release Date
January 30, 2001 
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Review by Jonathan Widran
In 1964, the legendary singer/songwriter (who achieved an equal amount of success with his own classics as well as cover tunes) recorded a club date called Johnny Rivers At The Whisky A Go Go, which contained his smash version of Chuck Berry's "Memphis." The new disc, recorded in late 1999, revisits his heyday while reminding listeners that Rivers is very much alive, in good voice, with edgy guitar, and still full of boundless energy. Having old colleagues like his original keyboard player, Larry Knechtel, is a bonus. Read More
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