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Johnny PrestonJohnny Preston Johnny Preston American rock and roll singer (1939–2011) John Preston Courville (August 18, 1939 – March 4, 2011),[3][4] known professionally as Johnny Preston, was an American rock and roll singer, best known for his 1959 international number one hit "Running Bear" and his 1960 hit “Cradle of Love”[5] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Johnny Preston Preston in 1960 Background information Born John Preston Courville (1939-08-18)August 18, 1939 Port Arthur, Texas, U.S. Died March 4, 2011(2011-03-04) (aged 71) Beaumont, Texas, U.S.[1] Genres Rock and roll[2] Occupation Singer Years active 1950s–2009 Labels Mercury Imperial Kapp TCF Hall ABC Close Life and career Born in Port Arthur, Texas,[6] of Cajun and German ancestry, Preston sang in high school choral contests… (Source: Wikipedia)
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