Died On This Date (December 18, 2011) Johnny Silvo / Folk Singer

themusicsover December 18, 2011 3 Comments

Johnny Silvo (Born John Woods)
1936 – December 18, 2011

Johnny Silvo was a folk singer who fronted the Johnny Silvo Folk Four during the late ’60s.  The group also included Sandy Denny who went on to bigger fame with Fairport Convention.  Silvo continued entertaining crowds and making records until recent years.  He passed away on December 18, 2011.  Cause of death was not immediately released.

Thanks to Paul Bearer for the assist.