Johnny Cymbal
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Biography
[Edit]Johnny Cymbal recorded under as many names as Sybil had personalities. He was born in Ochitree, Scotland, on February 3, 1945, but his parents moved to Goderich, Ontario, then Cleveland, OH. He started singing at 13, taught himself the guitar, and later wore an assortment of musical hats: singer/songwriter, producer, and musical director, among others. At 17, MGM Records signed Cymbal and shuttled him to Nashville, where he cut two singles that flopped, ending the brief association. Managed by Jack Gale, Cymbal cut more singles for different labels, almost having an unexpected hit from a demo entitled "Bachelor Man." He did score in 1963 on Kapp Records with "Mr. Bass Man," which featured Ronnie Bright (Valentines, Cadillacs) responding in bass to Cymbal's high-pitched questions. The follow-up, "Teenage Heaven," stalled outside Billboard's pop Top 40 at number 58. He switched labels, but nothing clicked at DCP, Columbia, Musicor, or Amaret, but you can't say he didn't try or get opportunities. Labels gave Cymbal shots because he hit once and could write and produce (if necessary); five tool recording artists were rare in the '60s. Labels began using his skills on other artists, but Cymbal still sought the limelight and began recording under various pseudonyms. His Milk sides for Buddah Records didn't fly, but as Derek he had better luck. Derek, Cymbal's brother, played in his band, but the recording voice was Johnny's. As Derek, Johnny cut "Cinnamon" on Bang Records and watched it soar to number 11, eclipsing the success of "Mr. Bass Man." This was a very successful period for Cymbal; he also wrote "Mary in the Morning," for Elvis Presley and was writing for Gene Pitney, Terri Gibbs, Mae West, the Partridge Family, and others. Derek's follow-up, "Back Door Man," braked at number 59, and successors fared even worse. Johnny's brother Derek toured as Derek while he engrossed himself in studio work, but soon Derek played out. Cymbal became Taurus in 1969 on Tower Records, and later Brother John on A&M. The recordings didn't sell well and Cymbal hooked up with Peggy Clinger and waxed duets as Cymbal & Clinger. He moved to Nashville and recorded occasional singles until the late '80s. Songwriting became his most gainful occupation during these times and Cymbal's compositions regularly graced the country charts. The multi-talented artist died of a heart attack March 16, 1993, in Nashville two years before his 50th birthday.
Collections
Title: Oldies But Goodies
Genre: Pop
Title: Songs About Boys
Genre: Pop
Title: Goofy Greats
Title: 100 Funny Favorites
Title: 1960's British Hit Parade, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Dumb Ditties
Title: Teen Town USA, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Lost Oldies but Goodies
Genre: Rock
Title: Early 60's Lost & Found Records
Genre: Rock
Title: Top of the Chart & Doo Wop, Vol. 8
Genre: Rock
Title: Jukebox Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Top Rock Collection, Vol. 1
Genre: Rock
Title: Popular Gold Hits, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Hits, Hits, & Hits, Vol. 10
Genre: Rock
Title: 150 Rock 'N' Roll Classics (Re-Recorded Versions)
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: A Mix of Hits, Vol. 2
Genre: Rock
Title: Pop Megahits of the 1960's, Vol. 1 (Re-Recorded Version)
Genre: Pop
Title: Car Trax - a Family Day Out
Title: Just the Very Best of Rock, Vol. 10
Genre: Rock
Title: Jukebox & Doo Wop Hits, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Essential in Music, Vol. 2
Genre: Pop
Title: Essential in Music, Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: It's Party Time!
Title: Rock 'n' Roll Heaven
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock
Title: Here's a Song (You Might Have Missed): Great Record Finds
Genre: Pop
Title: Great Memories, Vol. 7
Genre: Pop
Title: One Hit Wonders - Vol. 6
Title: Workin' Out to the Oldies
Genre: Rock
Title: 100 Rock'N'Roll Hits CD 4
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Vintage Music Collectors Series CD 5
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: The Beat Of The Pops: Volume 14
Genre: Rock & Roll, Pop
Title: Super Oldie Hits (CD1)
Genre: Rock, Dancefloor, Pop
Title: Lovesick Blues (CD3: Gems From The MGM Vaults)
Genre: Garage, Jazz, Rockabilly
Title: 25 Rock 'N' Roll Hits (CD4)
Genre: Rock & Roll, Pop
Title: The Rock 'N' Roll Era - Collection 1963
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Jukebox Hits Of 1963 Volume 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Legends Of Rock N Roll (CD2)
Genre: Rock, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly
Title: Rock-N-Roll Injection (CD2)
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Ready Steady Go, Vol. 12 Rockhouse (CD2)
Genre: Rock & Roll, Rockabilly
Title: Solid Gold Rock N Roll 3CD (CD3)
Genre: Blues, Rock & Roll, Country, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Runaround Who (30 Songs Influenced By Dion Dimucci)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock