Johnny Hernandez

s show includes dynamic renditions of tunes from the fifties to bring back the "good old days" and produce an exciting rhythm driven dance atmosphere. Johnny performs a variety of Spanish and English tunes. Johnny is credited with many super hits in his long and illustrious recording career spanning 60 years beginning with his brother’s band Little Joe and The Latinaires who later became Little Joe, Johnny y La Familia. It was Johnny's recording of "Por Un Amor" (which has sold over 1.5 million records throughout the years) that first launched Little Joe & The Latinaires to star status, and then his lead vocals on "Las Nubes", the Chicano anthem that helped set Little Joe, Johnny y La Familia to Super Star status. On October 19, 2009, Johnny was featured on the PBS and CNN special, Latin Music USA. Johnny’s recording of “Ain’t No Big Thing” was featured on: “East New York TV Series, Season One, Episode 11. Throughout Johnny’s career, he has shared the stage with many national acts such as: Santana, Herb Reed & The Platters, Barbara Lynn, Archie Bell, Tigres Del Norte, Ramon Ayala, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Cal Tjader, Luis Gasca, Mongo Santa Maria, Willie Nelson, BJ Thomas, Roy Head, Susan Anton, Rich Little, Tower of Power, Tierra (Rudy & Steve Salas) , Malo, War, Paul Rodriguez, James Brown, Adrian Quesada and The Black Pumas, The Grateful Dead, Jerry Lopez and Santa Fe and Fat City Horns, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Brenton Wood, Rosie & The Originals, Al Wilson, Bobby Taylor of The Vancouvers, and the list goes on…

Johnny’s diversified music talent from Spanish to blues and jazz has entertained and brought to their feet a wide range of audiences in some of the largest and well-known venues in the U.S.: The New York City Lincoln Center Outdoor Concerts; Austin Music Hall for the 2010 SXSW Music awards; The Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA; Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin, TX; Austin City Limits; Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA; Houston Astrodome, Reliant Stadium (to an audience of over 70,000); Fillmore West; the Indian casinos in New Mexico and Arizona; Rio and Orleans Casinos in Las Vegas, NV countless coliseums, conventions and events; and Ramstein Air force base in Germany.

“The Cotton Picker - An Odyssey,
it is available at:

https://www.amazon.com/Cotton-Picker-Odyssey-Johnny-Hernandez/dp/1515276880

Description:

“Beginning with my childhood in a world of hardship, insensitivity and racism to surviving the rebellious teen years; my traveling the road to perdition, achieving and losing success in music and dealing with the paranormal; then experiencing an epiphany that led me to a life of inner peace.”

Recent Newspaper Article:

AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN NEWSPAPER
BY: Michael Barnes (Jan. 25, 2022)

Texas history: We pick 20 of the best songs about Texas – Johnny Hernandez was one of them. Johnny Hernandez and Adrian Quesada, “Ain’t No Big Thing.” Back in the early 1960s, Hernandez recorded a cover of the Radiants' “Ain’t No Big Thing” as part of his brother’s Tejano band then called Little Joe and the Latinaires (now Little Joe Y La Familia). The song is now a Chicano Soul classic and representative of the kind of soul sound that could only happen in Texas. The reimagined version is part of the album “Look at My Soul: The Latin Shade of Texas Soul, which was produced by Adrian Quesada. — N.F. https://www.statesman.com/story/news/history/2022/01/25/20-best-songs-about-texas/6539681001/

Ain't No Big Thing:
By: Johnny Hernandez - YouTube


“Tejano music legend and author, Johnny Hernandez continues to perform, write songs, record, & produce. He recorded 50 albums with Little Joe & 14 albums on his own & his recordings are being played in cities in the U.S. & abroad. He performs his Tejano hits,
Blues, Oldies & Jazz classics. On 10/19/2009, Johnny was featured on the PBS & CNN special, Latin Music USA. Johnny’s recording of “Ain’t No Big Thing” was featured on: “East
New York TV Series; in addition, on 01/25/22 and was stated on Austin American Statesman as one of the "top 20 best songs..." Johnny is credited with many super hits in his 60 years, beginning with his brother’s band Little Joe & The Latinaires / Little Joe, Johnny y La Familia. It was Johnny's recording of "Por Un Amor" (sold over 1.5 million copies) that launched Little Joe & The Latinaires to star status, & then his lead vocals on "Las Nubes", (Chicano anthem) that took them to Super Star status. Johnny has shared the stage with many national acts.

11/1/2018: Rolling Stone Magazine


‘Latin Shades of Texas Soul’: Inside Adrian Quesada’s New LP – Rolling Stone

Tejano singer is a Temple native | Local | kdhnews.com

Johnny Hernandez: Tejano Legend on Music, Picking Cotton, and the Pachuco Within (thevalleycitizen.com)

Johnny Hernandez – Tejano Nation:

Rancho Alegre Interview with Johnny Hernandez | Rancho Alegre:

The ever talented Johnny Hernandez... - El Tejano Express Newspaper:

Johnny Hernandez and Chente Barrera talk ‘Diganle’ collaboration and more [PODCAST] – Tejano Nation

Johnny Hernandez talks about his book, upcoming projects and more [AUDIO] – Tejano Nation

The ever-talented Johnny Hernandez... - El Tejano Express Newspaper...

For Bookings & Business Management contact:

Valentina Estrada – Valentina Artists & Music Promotions (V.A.M.P.) Cell: (408)551-9977 - E-Mail: [email protected]