Johnny Neel | |
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Background information | |
Born | June 11, 1954 |
Origin | Wilmington, Delaware, United States |
Genres | Blues, rock, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, vocalist, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards, harmonica |
Years active | 1966-present |
Labels | Breaking Records Silverwolf Records |
Website | www |
Johnny Neel (born June 11, 1954) is an American vocalist, songwriter, and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for his songwriting, stage, 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 has 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]