Johnny Leigh is a professional musician and known talent to many who reside within the NJ / CA and NYC entertainment community. With a strong amount of stage and studio experience to his credit, from covers to originals, he’s been featured on guitar, bass, and lead vocals. As a New Jersey native his former projects have provided the opportunity to perform on most of the eastern seaboard in addition to a 5 1/2 year residency in Hollywood bringing Los Angeles into the mix. To the shores of San Juan or casinos of AC, the Lower East Side or Sunset Strip … Johnny Leigh proves time and again to fall nothing shy of star quality.
Johnny has also co-produced and performed with the band “YOUNG & FABULOUS,” who were one of a handful of unsigned acts in the country invited to showcase at WOODSTOCK ’99. This marked the 30th anniversary and final festival celebrating the iconic event. In 2001, he made his television debut while being featured in a commercial for Heineken which initially aired on the Grammy Awards of that year. He then moved on to star in other national commercials and participated in the final filming of HBO’s original hit comedy series, “Sex and the City.”
While many caught his four year run with NJ’s premier Bon Jovi tribute, “SLIPPERY WHEN WET” (Bass: 2002-2006) or as a former member of the L.A. based Alice Cooper tribute, \“NIGHTMARE,” previous efforts also awarded steady performance as the lead vocalist for RICHIE RANNO’s ALL-STAR BAND, featuring Richie Ranno & George DiAna (STARZ), Joe X. Dube (STARZ / LOOKING GLASS), and Rusty Les Paul Jr. (son of guitar legend, Les Paul) in addition to other select projects and musical endeavors.
As a producer, Johnny has had the pleasure to have worked and collaborated with the first “all little person” rock band, “THE LITTLE KINGZ”, as seen in the Ben Stiller hit “ZOOLANDER”.
From East to West and back again, Johnny currently resides in NJ while putting finishing touches on new material for his own upcoming CD release.
With a strong work ethic and easygoing demeanor, Johnny’s balance of talent, experience, professionalism and humor consistently equates to a positive / memorable experience for his fans, colleagues and projects embraced.
In addition to his songwriting abilities, he’s equally available for recording and/or touring situations.
