Johnny Barbato was born in Baton Rouge, LA and raised in New Orleans. He was weaned on Coon Ass Boogie from birth. The Louisiana roots still run deep in both Johnny’s vocal style and songwriting. Moving to Alabama in the mid seventies proved to be the turning point in introducing influences such as Hank Williams, the Allman Brothers and Marshall Tucker to name a few. Today, Johnny enjoys a comfortable level of regional success. Johnny signed his first record deal with Rockin’ Camel records owned by legendary producer Johnny Sandlin and “mover and shaker” Carl Weaver.