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**Bio of Johnny Powers** Johnny Powers, born on May 25, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, was a renowned singer, songwriter, producer, and musician celebrated for his contributions to rockabilly music. He began his professional career at the young age of 15 in 1953, performing with a local Detroit country band called Jimmy Williams and the Drifters. Initially recording under his birth name, Powers adopted the stage name Johnny Powers after a studio session for Fortune Records, inspired by a PowerHouse candy bar. In 1957, he released his first major recording titled "Long Blond Hair" on the Fox Records label. However, this recording faded into obscurity shortly after its release. By 1960, Powers had transitioned to Motown, where he collaborated with notable producers and songwriters such as Eddie Holland, Marvin Gaye, and Clarence Paul. His skills flourished at Sound Incorporated and Sidra/Drew Records, which he co-owned during the 1960s and '70s, where he also managed the label's recording-pressing and distribution operations. Powers established several publishing companies, including Powerhouse Music and Jet-Eye Music, Inc. In 1967, he and Joe Casey acquired Sidra Records from Raymond Jackson and Joe Brown. He later formed Powerhouse Records, with locations in Utica, Warren, and Detroit. Additionally, Powers maintained connections with the Lake label, Sound Label, and Sound Inc., alongside his brothers Danny

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