For more than two decades, Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88's
have performed their brand of zany nostalgia and fast-paced medleys for millions of people across the United States.

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JD & the 88's have performed for U.S. presidents,
international royalty, Governor's Balls and many major fundraiser events
alongside Shirley Jones, Lisa Hartman, Bob Hope, Katherine Crosby, and the Dallas
Cowboys, for functions and television shows benefiting such
organizations as the United Way, the American Heart Association, Muscular Dystrophy,
the Epilepsy Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Houston Ballet,
the Endangered Wildlife Fundraiser and
many, many more!
The award-winning audio and video PSA's for "Don't Mess With
Texas" recorded by Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88's have been
nationally acclaimed as the most effective P.S.A. campaign in the history of advertising.
It is said that the campaign has reduced trash on highways by more than 60%.
Their national television appearances, in such
programs as "Real People," "PM Magazine," "PBS
Birthday Show," "Atlanta Superstation with Bill Tush" and
the "Bob Hope Telethon," have reached countries all over the
world.
Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s have performed with many major artists, including --
They perform arrangements by such greats as Glenn Miller, Elvis, Buddy
Holly, Diana Ross, Roy Orbison, Everly Brothers and many more!
Their clients include Dow Chemical, Dell Computers, American Cancer
Society, Owens Sausage Company, President Gerald Ford, M.O.N.Y., Package Ice Association,
American Express, American Quarter Horse Association, American Heart Association, Harvester International, San Antonio Spurs,
San Antonio Riders, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Texas Salute to Desert Storm
Troops, and many more!
Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88's receive rave
reviews and have been featured in many publications, including The Atlanta
Journal, New York Times, Houston Post, Houston Chronicle, Austin
American Statesman, Daily Texan and Esquire Magazine.
The Dallas Morning News said,
"They offer the humor for those who have always suspected rock & roll was pretty
funny....and for those who didn't, their music is serious and true to its form."
Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88's are ---
- Johnny Dee -- Vocals, Guitar
- T-Bone Keltone -- Vocals, Bass
- Little Dickie Lee Dickens -- Vocals, Horns
- Jimmy Nitro -- Vocals, Guitar
- Will Diamond -- Vocals, Keyboards
- Mike Technique -- Vocals, Drums & Tempo Tantrums
Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88's may be available for
your next special event.
For booking information, click
HERE!
Genre: Rock 1
Genre: Party
Styles:
.Classic Rock.
.Rock & Roll.
..50'sBased: ..in
Texas
..in Austin
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