Johnny Burnette was an influential American rockabilly musician active in the 1950s and 1960s. Known for his raw, energetic guitar playing and emotive vocals, Burnette helped define rockabilly's sound with a blend of country, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. His band, the Rock 'n Roll Trio, featuring his brother Dorsey Burnette and guitarist Paul Burlison, made a lasting impact with their 1956 hit "Train Kept A-Rollin'." Burnette's pioneering work in rockabilly music significantly contributed to the evolution of rock and roll.