Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Johnny Rivers
B.1942
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 6, 2016
1. Johnny Rivers Marker
One of the biggest pop stars of the '60s, Johnny Rivers reeled off a lengthy series of rock favorites such as "Poor Side of Town," "Secret Agent Man," and "Maybelline." While still a student of Baton Rouge High School, he formed the band Johnny and the Spades and toured regionally. Having been shaped by the sound of the American South, Johnny Rivers brought his soulful guitar leads and reedy vocals to his 30 hits that spanned from 1964 to '77.Image Courtesy of Soul City Records, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 30° 26.719′ N, 91° 11.414′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Marker is on South River Road, 0.2 miles north of Government Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Founding of "Red Stick" (here, next to this marker); Riverfront Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); The D'Artaguiette Concession
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 6, 2016
2. Johnny Rivers Marker
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 6, 2016
3. Johnny Rivers Marker
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