Spanish Johnny

The Profile

Spanish Johnny are presented in the DeBaser reviews as a Brescia-based rock'n'roll supergroup. The singer is Sandro (Alessandro) Ducoli (also referred to as Cletus Cobb). Lineups on the two reviewed mini-albums include Paolo Panteghini, Tommaso and Enrico Vezzoli, Tommaso Fusco and James Gelfi, with guests on the second album. The sound favors guitar-driven American-style rock, harmonica and literary-tinged lyrics. Reviewed releases include Joker Johnny.1 (2006) and Joker Johnny.II (2007).

The name references the Springsteen character "Spanish Johnny" from "Incident on 57th Street" (mentioned in the reviews). Reviews credit the group to musicians from Brescia and note clear influences from Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan; guest musicians and contributors (for example the Severini brothers) are mentioned in the reviews.

Spanish Johnny is presented in the reviews as a Brescia-based rock'n'roll supergroup led by Sandro/Alessandro Ducoli (aka Cletus Cobb). Two mini-albums reviewed on DeBaser are Joker Johnny.1 (2006) and Joker Johnny.II (2007). The sound is guitar-driven, harmonica-rich, with clear Springsteen and Dylan references.