BIOGRAPHY:

• Formed in 1975 – Originally Called Memphis

• In 1977 the band changed its name to Johnny Storm & Memphis.

• In 1979 & 1980, Johnny appeared with Shakin' Stevens in two series of Jack Good's Oh Boy (UK T.V. Show).

• In late 1980, Johnny auditioned for the job as rhythm guitarist for Bill Haley and The Comets and was indeed successful, only for Bill Haley to sadly pass away in February 1981.

• Between 1977 and 1983, Johnny Storm & Memphis played over 800 gigs. The gigs ranged between small pub venues to large festivals and university gigs. Some of the high spots included supporting Rockpile (Dave Edmunds & Nick Lowe), Darts, Carl Perkins, Matchbox and Gino Washington

• In 1983 the band decided to go their separate ways, however in 2005 the band reformed and have been gigging around the UK, Europe and Scandinavia. In 2014, we supported the great Alvin Stardust in Finland

Discography

• Side A: Let’s Go, Let’s Go – Side B: School Is Out (For Summer) - Single 1979

• Side A: Fast Eddie – Side B: Forgive Me - Single 1981

• Flame On! – Album 1981

• For Greasy Kids Only – Album 1982 (Johnny Storm and the Sunsets)

• Backs To The Wall – E.P. 2006

• Rockin’ Machine – Album 2009

• Various Compilation Albums

You Tube Clips (All original songs)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGTzOgvmOy0 – Fun Lovin’ Girl (From the Album “Rockin’ Machine”)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0T8d9AqmOE – How Many Hearts (From the Album “Rockin’ Machine”)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrK3s8AXJOs – Rockin’ Machine (From the Album “Rockin’ Machine”)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj7JZi_exjg – Fun Loving Girl (Live in Finland 2009)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF7fhDvX-bk – Excuses Excuses (Live in Finland 2009)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9bMgdCThMs – Forgive Me (Live in the UK 2007)