This episode tells the fascinating story of Johnnie Ray, the ‘inventor of the rock star’ who was also partially deaf. Before The Rolling Stones, before The Beatles, before Johnny Cash, and before Elvis – Johnnie Ray cut loose on stage, showing the world what a modern entertainer could do. But though his star burned bright, it burned fast; the biggest musical star in the world in 1952 was largely forgotten by the 1960s. We’re joined by his nephew, Randy Ray, who sheds light on Johnnie’s career and private life, which were often just as turbulent as each other.

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