Tommy Johnson Wins Senior Idol Show

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Oldie (but Goodie) Video

I will see him perform in Lancaster Pa. on June 21...Hope he brings his Tyros2 (or whatever his latest arranger is)

Good one, Larry...you are fortunate to be able to see him live.

He is an awesome player, but also a real showman.

His last arranger was a Tyros, of what number, I'm not sure, but he sure does a great job on both arranger and piano.

Thanks for the videos,

Ian

he must be a riot at the Nursing homes too!!

Curious:

What's the 'minimum' age (55,60,65?) to qualify to compete in senior idol contests?

What's the 'maximum' age to qualify to compete in a standard american/pop idol contest?

I used to work with Tommy in the late '80's and early '90's. Great guy and excellent player. Interestingly enough, by his own admission, he can't read music and plays everything in the key of C.

Contestant eligibility
The eligible age-range for contestants is currently 15–28 years old. The initial age limit was 16–24 in the first three seasons, but the upper limit was raised to 28 in season 4, and the lower limit was reduced to 15 in season 10.[21] The contestants must be legal U.S. residents, and must not hold any current recording or talent representation contract by the semifinal stage[22] (in previous years by the audition stage.


looks like 65 and over....

http://keizertimes.com/?p=5420

thanks larry, I really enjoyed listening to these videos. super great.
bebop

One more of TJ:


Technics Digital Piano and a T-2

Yes it's an older video, but I for one, never tire of them.

Larry,

Thanks for the video. I heard where Tommy won the senior competition but hadn't seen the videos. He plays at a local restaurant on Friday evenings and I've had the pleasure of listening to him many times. Most recently, last Friday night.

BTW, I'll be at DOAKS...hope to meet you there

Bill

That's cool Bill ...(I'll send you a PM)

What keyboard did he play?

Larry

I used to work in New Port Richey at Fletcher Music Centers from '93-'99. This is when the store was located next to Eckard Drugs. And talk about a small world, for awhile I worked with Dnj's cousin there

wow . . . talk about . . . all in the family!

yes my cousin was the manager at that location, Iv'e was there a few times myself in FL......Scott L & I have talked about this in the past ....small world..

Bernie, This is the same man that came to domo the Roland G80 a few years ago at one of our Florida Technics Jams. He was good, very good. What was in his heart/head came out of his fingers. To add to that was his corny but nice sense of humor.

I feel he lost a lot when he used a style.
John C.

...And I have a friend, that I grew up with in Pennsylvania, who has retired, and now lives on Topsail Trail in Newport Richey.

Is this like the Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon ?


Larry