Biography
Johnny Young (born John Benjamin de Jong, 12 March 1945) is an Australian singer, composer, record producer, disc jockey, television producer and host. Young had his first break when he became host of TVW-7 Perth television pop music show Club Seventeen in early 1965. At the same time, he released two singles, Club 17/Hi Ho and Go Johnny Go, both on the 7-Teen label.
The following year he formed a backing band called Johnny Young and Kompany. Kompany members were John Eddy (guitar), Tony Sommers (guitar), Jim Griffiths (bass) and Warwick Findlay (drums)
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