Canadian Country singer Johnny Burke

Nigel Mullen · Post by **Nigel Mullen** » 24 Sep 2017 2:27 pm

Johnny Burke passed away a couple of days ago. He was a great singer and always carried a major steel player with him in his band. Leaves a big hole in Canadian Country music. R.I.P Johnny.

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 24 Sep 2017 6:39 pm

Sad news. Johnny did so much for country music in Canada. I always listened to him "Opry North" on Saturday mornings.

Jim R. Harrison · Post by **Jim R. Harrison** » 24 Sep 2017 8:06 pm

I was fortunate to meet Johnny when he played at Scotty's with East Wind in 2010. My friend, Al Brisco, introduced him to me during a break. Here are a few photos of Johnny, along with Al at Scotty's 2010 ISGC.

RIP, Johnny, many thanks for your contributions to Canadian Country Music!

Post by **Joey Ace** » 25 Sep 2017 3:42 am

A great loss to Traditional Country Music in Canada.
RIP Johnny.

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 25 Sep 2017 12:22 pm

Truly sad news! Johnny Burke was one of the best artists Canada has produced. Backing up Johnny was always a treat! RIP my friend

Bob & Debra

Mike Holder · Post by **Mike Holder** » 25 Sep 2017 2:40 pm

Sad news indeed! East wind was an amazing band! The original incarnation with Bob Lucier playing pedal steel was driven by superb musicianship and Johnny's vocal was as good as anybody out there doing it. Sad loss for Canadian country music history..R.I.P.

Dennis Manuel · Post by **Dennis Manuel** » 28 Sep 2017 8:04 am

So sorry to hear. Another true country artist has gone on to join the angel band. Heard Johnny live in Williams Lake, B.C, back in the early 70's. Al Briscoe was playing steel. I still remember the night and it was great. Love the song "Wild Honey".