Freddie Johnson - Bass, Vocals

Freddie brings a wealth of experience from the entertainment world to the Doo -Wah Riders. He has been a professional musician for over 50 years; his career has taken him all over the world. From the early days of touring the Holiday Inn lounge circuit in the late 70’s to the recording studios in Hollywood, Freddie has had the chance to perform with a wide variety of musicians and stage productions. He has always loved Country Music, especially the Texas Swing genre, and all of the great vintage songwriters. But he also digs the new C/W music that is dominating 2026. With an appreciation for all things music, Freddie has a home with The Doo-Wah Riders!

From television appearances on the Joan Rivers Show, The Tonight Show, and a Loser on Star Search (1988), he has also appeared in various motion pictures such as Hot Moves, Jocks, and Private School (1990s), as well as production and performance credits for the major motion picture 'COCKTAIL' starring Tom Cruise. In the jazz realm, he has backed up legendary singers and performers such as Thelma Jones, Mickey Champion, Barbara Morrison, Mercy Rangell, Julie London, Liza Minnelli, Al Viola, Floyd Dixon, Mickey Champion, Lee Allan, Junior Watson, Rob Rio, Debbi Davies, Steve Samuels, Gary Busey (Buddy Holly), Preston Smith and The Crocodiles, Joe Houston, Plaz Johnson, Big Jay McNeely, Rick Holmstrom, Greg Hormel, Bobby Bradford, Chuck Manning, Sylvia Rodriguez, Flat Top Tom, Mitch Woods, Maureen Davis, Carl Sonny Leyland, Corey Gemme, Chris Dawson, and many more.