Johnny Sayles (born on 9 February 1937 in Winnsboro, Texas, died of heart attack on 17 August 1993 in Chicago, Illinois) was an R&B singer
By the time he was 18 years old, Johnny relocated to St. Louis and worked with Eugene Neals Rocking Kings. He also performed with Ike Turner in his group the Kings Of Rhythm in 1958.
Between 1959 and 1961, Johnny had his own band (The Johnny Sayles Band), which performed at Chuck Berrys Paradise Club.
Johnny took a break from music in 1962, studying in Houston. The following year he joined the Five Dutones, performing on their Review tour.
Johnny went on to record for several other labels, including Mar-V-Lus, St Lawrence, Dakar, Chi-Town, Chess and Minit Records.