Johnny Devlin

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Johnny Devlin MNZM
Devlin in 2008
Background information
Birth name	John Lockett Devlin
Born	(1938-05-11) 11 May 1938 (age 86) Raetihi, New Zealand
Genres	Rock and roll
Occupations	Singer songwriter musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1958–present

John Lockett Devlin MNZM (born 11 May 1938)^[1] is a New Zealand singer, songwriter, and musician known for his influential role in the country's early rock and roll scene. He has often been compared to Elvis Presley.^[2][3]

His cover of Lloyd Price's "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" in 1958 went to number one in the New Zealand charts with sales of more than 100,000, launching a long-term career.^[3] He spent much of his time in Australia from 1959 touring in support of The Everly Brothers and making appearances on Australian television shows such as Bandstand, Six O'Clock Rock and The Go!! Show. In 1964, he toured Australia and New Zealand as a support act for The Beatles.