Johnny Mathis

Table of Contents

Introduction References & Edit History Quick Facts & Related Topics

Images

Read Next

the Beatles. Publicity still from Help! (1965) directed by Richard Lester starring The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr) a British musical quartet. film rock music movie

What's the Difference Between Tempo and Rhythm?

Studio on air sign. Radio transmitting broadcast Hompepage blog 2009, arts and entertainment, media news television

7 One-Hit Wonders That Kept Us Wondering

Woman Playing a Theorbo to Two Men, oil on canvas by Gerard Terborch, 1667-1668. (Baroque Art)

What’s That Sound?: 8 Intriguing Early Musical Instruments

The last big concert of Jimi Hendrix before he died in London was in Germany on the isle of Fehmarn 6th of September 1970. The festival was called Love-and-Peace-Festival.

Is 27 an Especially Deadly Age for Musicians?

iPod. The iPod nano released to the public Sept. 2010 completely redesigned with Multi-Touch. Half the size and even easier to play. Choose from seven electric colors. iPod portable media player developed by Apple Inc., first released in 2001.

10 Musical Acts That Scored 10 #1 Hits

Discover

Abstract vector hi speed internet technology background

History of Technology Timeline

After a perfect launch, spectators try to catch a last glimpse of Space Shuttle Columbia, barely visible at the top end of the twisted column of smoke.

7 Accidents and Disasters in Spaceflight History

A Factory Interior, watercolor, pen and gray ink, graphite, and white goache on wove paper by unknown artist, c. 1871-91; in the Yale Center for British Art. Industrial Revolution England

Inventors and Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.

What If the President Is Impeached?

Prisoners of Buchenwald concentration camp, near Weimar, Germany, April 16, 1945, liberated by American troops of the 80th Division. Elie Wiesel (7th from the left on the middle bunk next to the vertical post) World War II Holocaust

What Is the Origin of the Term Holocaust?

Adolf Hitler (Nazi, nazism, German leader).

9 Things You Might Not Know About Adolf Hitler

Why Are There Only 28 Days in February?

Johnny Mathis

American singer

Also known as: John Royce Mathis

Written by John M. Cunningham

Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last Updated: Jan 17, 2025 • Article History

Quick Facts

Byname of:: John Royce Mathis

Born:: September 30, 1935, Gilmer, Texas, U.S. (age 89)

Awards And Honors:: Grammy Award (2003)

On the Web:: NPR - Singer Johnny Mathis's Long Career (Jan. 17, 2025)

See all related content

Johnny Mathis (born September 30, 1935, Gilmer, Texas, U.S.) is an American pop singer who has achieved wide and enduring popularity as an angelic-voiced crooner of romantic ballads. He is perhaps best known for his affecting rendition of the Erroll Garner composition “Misty” (1959). Mathis grew up in a large working-class family in San Francisco. He developed an appreciation of music from his father, a former vaudeville performer, and, as a child, he sang regularly in church and at school events. From age 13 he also took vocal lessons, which provided him with a classical foundation for his burgeoning talent. ...(100 of 554 words)

Access the full article

Help support true facts by becoming a member.