Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s, during the past 25 years, have performed their brand of zany nostalgia and fast-paced medleys for millions of people in the U.S. Their national T.V appearances include Real People, P.M. Magazine, NBC News, & TBS with Bill Tush.
“JD & the Rocket 88’s” award-winning audio and video PSA’s for “Don’t Mess with Texas” has been nationally acclaimed as the most effective psa campaign in the history of advertising. It has reduced trash on highways at least 60%.
“JD & the Rocket 88’s” have performed for U.S. presidents, international royalty, Governor’s Balls and many fundraisers with the Dallas Cowboys, Bob Hope, United Way, American Heart Association, MS, MD and West Texas Rehab.
“JD & the Rocket 88’s” have performed with artists such as Dick Clark, Wolfman Jack, James Brown, Tanya Tucker, Beach Boys, Charlie Daniels, Pointer Sisters, Ricky Nelson, and Danny & the Juniors. They perform arrangements by such greats as Glen Miller, Elvis Buddy Holly, Diana Ross, Roy Orbison, The Everly Bros., and many more.
“JD & the Rocket 88’s” have been celebrated by many publications: Atlanta Journal, New York Times, Houston Post & Esquire Magazine. “Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88’s remind me of Sid Caesar’s version of rock and roll in the 50’s — The Haircuts. 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.” Dallas Morning News.
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