Johnny Powers (1938–2023) was a pioneering American rockabilly artist from East Detroit, Michigan. Beginning his musical journey in country bands, he transitioned to rockabilly, drawing inspiration from legends like Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley. Powers is renowned for his 1957 hit "Long Blond Hair" and holds the unique distinction of being the only artist to have recorded for both Sun Records and Motown Records. His dynamic performances and contributions to the genre earned him a place in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Powers_%28musician%29?utm_source=openai))