Johnny Neel

Johnny Neel
Neel performing in 2016
Neel performing in 2016
Background information
Born(1954-06-11)June 11, 1954
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 2024(2024-10-06) (aged 70)
GenresBlues, rock, jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, vocalist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards, harmonica
Years active1966–2024
LabelsBreaking Records
Silverwolf Records
Formerly ofAllman Brothers Band
Dickey Betts Band
X2
The Criminal Element
Deep Fried
The Grease Factor
Websitejohnnyneel.com

Johnny Neel (June 11, 1954 – October 6, 2024) was an American vocalist, songwriter, and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for his songwriting, his work as a session musician, and being a member of the Allman Brothers Band and the Dickey Betts Band.

As a songwriter, in addition to the material written, or co-written for the Allman Brothers,[1] Gregg Allman,[2] and Dickey Betts,[3] Neel's songs have also been recorded by Gov’t Mule,[4] John Mayall,[5] Delbert McClinton,[6] Montgomery Gentry,[7] Keith Whitley,[8] Travis Tritt,[9] The Oak Ridge Boys,[10] Restless Heart,[11] Ann Peebles,[12] Dorothy Moore,[13] and John Schneider.[14]

As a studio musician, Neel appeared on recordings by The Allman Brothers,[15] Gov't Mule,[16] Warren Haynes,[17] Dickey Betts,[18] Montgomery Gentry,[19] Michael McDonald,[20] Todd Snider,[21] David Allan Coe,[22] Jeff Coffin,[23] Robert Gordon,[24] Chris LeDoux,[25] Tiny Town,[26] Suzy Bogguss,[27] Joe Diffie,[28] Colin Raye,[29] and Pirates of the Mississippi.[30]

  1. ^ "Hittin the Note - The Allman Brothers". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  2. ^ "Just Before the Bullets Fly". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
  3. ^ "Seven Turns". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-07-25.
  4. ^ "The Deep End, Vol. 2 - Gov't Mule". Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  5. ^ "Wake Up Call - John Mayall". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  6. ^ "Nothing Personal - Delbert McClinton". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  7. ^ "My Town - Montgomery Gentry". Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  8. ^ "Don't Close Your eyes - Keith Whitley". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  9. ^ "A Travis Tritt Christmas: Loving Time of the Year - Travis Tritt". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  10. ^ "Unstoppable - Oak Ridge Boys". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  11. ^ "Fast Movin' Train - Restless Heart". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  12. ^ "ASCAP ACE". Ascap.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  13. ^ "Stay Close to Home - Dorothy Moore". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  14. ^ "ASCAP ACE". Ascap.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  15. ^ "Allman Brothers Band - Seven Turns". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  16. ^ "Gov't Mule - Life Before Insanity". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  17. ^ "Warren Haynes - Tales Of Ordinary Madness". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  18. ^ "Dickey Betts - Pattern Disruptive". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  19. ^ "Montgomery Gentry - My Town". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  20. ^ "Michael Mcdonald - Blue Obsession". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  21. ^ "Todd Snider - Happy To Be Here". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  22. ^ "David Allan Coe - Recommended For Airplay". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  23. ^ "Jeff Coffin - Bloom". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  24. ^ "Robert Gordon - Satisfied Mind". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  25. ^ "Chris LeDoux - One Road Man". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  26. ^ "Tiny Town". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  27. ^ "Suzy Bogguss". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  28. ^ "Joe Diffie - A Thousand Winding Roads". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  29. ^ "Collin Raye - Twenty Years And Change". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.
  30. ^ "Pirates Of The Mississippi - Paradise". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-08-08.