Johnny Preston RIP "Running Bear"

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 18 Mar 2011 11:22 am

I just read that Johnny Preston who had a million selling record of "Running Bear" in 1960 has passed away at the age of 71 down in Texas. He'd played around Beaumont and Port Arthur a lot through the years as well as national dates. His follow up tune to Running Bear was "Cradle of Love" which also did very well. He was a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame........RIP Johnny............JH in Va.

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 18 Mar 2011 4:35 pm

My dear friend and schoolmate. May he rest in peace with Our Precious Lord.
...Roy

Jack Harper · Post by **Jack Harper** » 18 Mar 2011 9:15 pm

the song "cradle of love" was written by steel guitar forum member, wayne gray, who lives in pearl, mississippi.

country...........

Billy Murdoch · Post by **Billy Murdoch** » 19 Mar 2011 2:16 am

Very sad to hear of Johnny passing,
I really liked His recordings when I was in My teens.
I believe He was a friend of the late Big Bopper.
R.I.P. Johnny
Billy

Red Kilby · Post by **Red Kilby** » 19 Mar 2011 7:27 am

So sad to hear this news, Johnny was such a cool person to be around, and some great stories. I sure will miss him.

Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 19 Mar 2011 2:25 pm

Billy M.... The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson) wrote Johnny's big hit "Running Bear".....JH in Va.

Casey Lowmiller · Post by **Casey Lowmiller** » 20 Mar 2011 8:27 pm

I still love Running Bear! Great sond...still catchy after all these years!

Casey