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Johnny Moore

tr, 1938-2008 JM
Musician of Reggae
A.k.a. John Arlington Moore

Born: 5th October 1938 Kingston, Jamaica Died: 16th August 2008 Jamaican trumpet player. Founding member of pioneering Jamaican ska act, The Skatalites. Moore is a past student of the famed Alpha Boys School in Kingston. Please consider using other artists named Johnny Moore Johnny Moore (2) Rhythm 'n' blues guitarist from Texas, active in the 40s - 50s with Johnny Moore's Three Blazers Johnny Moore (3) Co-writer of the classic "Zindy Lou" Johnny Moore (4) Songwriter in a hip hop 2002 release of Do Or Die Johnny Moore (5) Legendary soul singer - songwriter of the Chicago soul scene, active since the mid-60s, member of Superior Movement Johnny Moore (6) Songwriter of "Country Girl" with Jimmy Haggett Band Johnny Moore (8) Pop singer, credited for a single release at Ampen in 1964 Johnny B. Moore Legendary Chicago blues artist Johnny Lee Moore Artist appearing in southern folk heriatge and field recordings compilations John Moore Electronica - house music producer - songwriter, member of The Lab (3), MCW, Moore Classic Wall, Rhythm Project, Step (2) John Moore (2) Appearing as scratcher in a 1987 hip hop release of Kings Of Rapp John Moore (3) Alt rock singer - songwriter - producer, a.k.a. Edward Deverell with the Expressway John Moore (4) Appearing as congas player with house music band Underground Evolution (1999) John Moore (5) Rhythm n' blues singer - songwriter, a.k.a. Johnny Darrow, member of Drifters John Moore (6) Guitarist, vocalist, producer with the alt rockers Revolution 9, appearing active in 1992 John Moore (7) Singer - songwriter with the U.K. early '80s new romantics Mood John Moore (8) Progressive house producer active since the late '00s John Moore (9) Saw player, appearing active since late '90s in alt rock releases of Heather Nova, Art Brut, etc. John Moore (10) Appearing as songwriter in a hip hop song of MV (2) (2004) John Moore (11) Appearing as musician in a release of funk metallers DC-10 (2) John Moore (12) Visual artist in a 2005 release of Thievery Corporation John Moore (13) Bassist with the hardcore rockers This Is Hell (2004) John Moore (14) Tuba, string bass player in a 1974 release of Judith Durham John Moore (15) Appearing as choir member in a 1976 release of National Geographic, "Songs Of The Civil War" John Moore (16) Bassist, percussionist with Cashmere Jungle Lords (1987) John Moore (17) Tenor saxophone player in a Chicago blues Walter Davis (1949 - 1952) compilation John Moore (18) U.S. funk soul producer - songwriter with a 1985 release John Moore (19) Photographer, appearing in a Cosmic Rough Riders UK release (2006) John Moore (20) Producer, credited in a 1988 heavy metal release of Neon Cross John Moore (21) Drummer with the bluesmen The William Clarke Band appearing in a 1990 release John Moore (22) Alto Saxophone player with Olodum appearing in a 1992 compilation release John Moore (23) Performer with punk rockers The World / Inferno Friendship Society in a 1997 release John Moore (24) Presenter, appearing in a non-music document release with President Jimmy Carter (1977) 'Deacon' John Moore Blues, rhythm 'n' blues, rock performer from Louisiana. John Alan Moore Appearing as backing vocalist in a 1977 Eddy Mitchell release John Allen Moore Electronica - techno producer, member of Channel 69 (1993) John David Moore Designer for artworks of albums in the '70s John J. Moore Vocalist in musical releases

     
Instruments
  • Trumpet
  • Alphorn
  • Percussion
Genres
  • Reggae
  • R&B/Soul
  • Blues
Popular Tracks   
Skauling Johnny on Ska Sounds, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
Big Big Boss on Mad Mats Presents Digging Beyond the Crates by Various Artists
South China Sea on Ska Mania by Various Artists
Walk Like a Man on The Northern Soul Story Vol.2: The Golden Torch by Various Artists
Soul & Sound on Sound & Soul / The Case by Johnny Moore, Tommy McCook & Yvonne Harrison
Magic on Trombone Man: Anthology 1961-71 by Rico
Reflections Of Don D [Medley] on Reggae Anthology - Joe Gibbs: Scorchers From The Early Years [1967-73] by Various Artists
Red is Danger on Music from Ja: Ska by The Skatalites, Roland Alphonso & Johnny Moore
Yogi Man on Music from Ja: Ska by The Skatalites, Roland Alphonso & Johnny Moore
Girl Fifteen on His Complete Aladdin Recordings by Floyd Dixon

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Baff Boom / Stagger BackThe Tennors / Karl Bryan & Johnny Moore2014Single
Soulful Music / Sound And SoulThe Emotions / Johnny Moore & Tommy McCook2010Single
South China Sea (Take 2) / Distant Drums (a.k.a African Blood)Johnny Moore / Baba Brooks2008Single
Lady Next Door / LoversGregory Isaacs / Johnny Moore2006Single
Skanking With The DragonJohnny Moore And Ruv Bytes2004Single
MirageJohnny Moore With Ruv Bytes2003Single
Turn To The Almighty / Red Is DangerJackie Opel / Johnny Moore2002Single
Crazy In LoveJohnny Moore1999Single
Live And LoveJohnny Moore1998Album
Scatter ShotDean Fraser & Johnny Moore1987Album
ParapintoKarl Bryan And Johnny Moore1969Single
Big Big Boss / Reggae This ReggaeJohnny Moore, Karl Bryan1969Single
Love Kiss Blue / ScandalJohnny Moore / U-Roy1969Single
The Reflections Of Don D.Johnny Moore1969Single
Dark Of The Sun / Continental ShuffleJackie Mittoo / Rico Rodriguez & Johnny Moore1968Single
My Time Is The Right Time / Tribute To Sir AlexAlton Ellis / Johnny Moore1968Single
Get On The Ball / Sound And SoulRoy Shirley And The Caltone Studio Orchestra / Johnny Moore With Tommy McCook & The Supersonics1967Single
Opportunity / Sudden DestructionThe Soulettes / Johnny Moore & The Studio One Orchestra1965Single
Red Is Danger / Yogi ManJohnny Moore1965Single
Old Broom / RiotKeith Hudson / Johnny Moore & The Soul SyndicateSingle
African SoldierJohnny MooreSingle
The Time Has Come / Love Over DueStanley And The Turbines, Johnny MooreAlbum
Sister Ignatius / The SkatalitesTaw Harris All Stars Featuring Johnny MooreSingle
Last Tribute To Don D / ParapintoVin Gordon / Karl Bryan & Johnny MooreSingle
Ringo - OiwakeJohnny Moore & The SkatalitesSingle
Reggae Bad SaxJohnny MooreAlbum
Popular / RiotKeith Hudson / Johnny Moore & The Soul SyndicateSingle
Love Is Positive, Reggae Boyz In FranceWinston "Taw" Harris, Johnny MooreSingle
Big Big Boss / Please PleaseJohnny MooreSingle
Something SpecialJohnny MooreAlbum
One Night Baby / Freeman Lane ShuffleBasil Gabbidon / Rico Rodriguez And Johnny MooreSingle
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