Johnny David Henry
Born April 4, 1944
Tulsa, Oklahoma
…to James H. and Lola (Gartman) Henry
…father a welder/inspector American Airlines (died sudden death 1971 at age 49)
…mother , homemaker
Grew up in Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Oldest of three, brother Warren (Dink), sister Jill
Attended school K-12 Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Founded Johnny & The Crossfire’s 1959
Graduated Sapulpa High School 1962
Attended Northeastern State College, Tahlequah, OK 1962
Attended Tulsa University 1963
Attended Central State College, Edmond, Oklahoma 1964
KREK Sapulpa Radio Station 1961 (Bandstand idea formulated)
KWPR Claremore Radio Station 1965 - 1972 (7 yrs)
Dallas Communications school 1967
Married Barbara Deanne Koger of Claremore 1967
First son Johnny David Henry II born 1967
Second son James Richard Henry born 1972
Enlisted, US Army Oklahoma National Guard 1965
...Co. A, 179th Infantry Brigade, 45th Infantry Division
...Basic Training Ft. Gordon, Georgia
...AIT (Advanced Individual Training) Communications MOS
...Honorably discharged Specialist 4, 1971
Tulsa World Advertising Executive Newspaper Printing Corporation 17 years
Founded The Blue River Band and Johnny & The Teen Tones 1979
...with Alan Lambert, David Riley, Dan Maxey, Bill Crawford
Founded The Bopcats with sister Jill, brother-in-law David,
cousins Gwyn & SueAnn1980
KELI AM 1430 Tulsa Radio Station
...April 1981 launched Saturday Bandstand from late '70's show Saturday Morning Graffiti
...1983 signed the station off
KRAV - KGTO AM 1050, 1983
"Good morning, KGTO, playin' what you're sayin' "
KAKC AM 1300, January 1987 (renamed from KBBJ AM 1300, sister station of KMOD FM 97.5)
(His sidekick) Guy T. Miller *-Hadacol Hillbilly Hoedown/Hillbilly Hit Parade/Country Music Memories
KMOD FM 97.5
…Smokehouse Blues show
...Over 200 live remotes
...Rockin' Johnny Flush and The Commodes
KQLL/KOOL 106.1 FM
…Saturday Bandstand
PERSONAL APPEARANCES and other info:
MC/Announcer
Blues Fest, May Fest, Annual Leon Russell Bash, Spot Music Awards, Tulsa Speedway, and many more throughout his career.
Judge (Marlboro Talent Contest)
Mobile DJ for private parties
Partner in private Sound Company
Caribbean Tanning Salon, owner (late ‘70’s bought for wife, Barbara)
HALLS OF FAME
Rockabilly
Jazz
Radio Icons
Ok Music HoF (Currently nominated for 2006)
