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Johnny And The Blue Beats - Biography

  

The late Michael Elizondo, USAF Maj., & Charlene, were my Godparents.
They band was: Ronnie (rhythm guitar, horns, elect. Piano, backing vocals), Johnny (drums, lead vocals), Michael Elizondo (Lead guitar, backing & lead vocals, and cousin Louis Ackerman (Bass).
Their Capitol recording contract, which included the "Smile" album, was the Grand Prize they won, by winning Utah's Battle of the Bands, and being named Utah's Top Band.
I was 8, and in the studio, when it was recorded, given the job of working the stopclock, that timed each track. Uncle Mike paid me $10, for the work. Big money, in 1969.
The ensuing years saw them touring Air Bases around the states, including The Galaxy Club, at Norton AFB (now San Berdoo Airport.) were I recall Mike sang a beautiful cover of Bread's, I Want to Make It (with You).
In 1972, they also played on the Tomorrowland Stage, at Disneyland. I saw them rise up, opening up with Domino, No me llamas Chicano, Carol, Dancing in the Moonlight, and Right On, among others.
Johnny was also known on the Ogden airwaves, as "Johnny Eli," a Top 40 DJ, in AM radio KSVN.
I loved my "Uncle" Mike, & "Aunt," Charlene.
The Elizondos were the best, coolest God-family, a '60's kid, could have.
Personally, I always liked the B side of the Right On! 45, Love is the Answer, best.

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