Distant Drums

Tony Blackburn brings you two hours of jam-packed hits from the 1960s, including Jim Reeves, Johnny Mathis and The Fortunes.

‘Chances Are’ You Don’t Know These Fun Facts About Johnny Mathis, Who Turns 90 Today

Mathis topped the Billboard 200 twice, with the game-changing Johnny's Greatest Hits and the aptly-titled Heavenly.
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Johnny Mathis, 89, Retiring from Performing Due to Age and ‘Accelerated’ Memory Issues

The singer's final performance will be on Sunday, May 18, in Englewood, N.J. Johnny Mathis is retiring from live performing. On Wednesday, March 26, Mathis’ Facebook account announced that the 89-year ...
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Johnny Mathis, 89, retires from touring due to 'accelerated' memory issues

Legendary singer Johnny Mathis is officially stepping away from the stage. The 89-year-old announced his retirement from touring and live concerts due to age and declining health. "It’s with sincere ...
The New York Times

Johnny Mathis Is Retiring From Touring After Almost 70 Years of Crooning

Mr. Mathis, 89, a pioneer of romantic ballads, is leaving the stage because of his age and memory problems, his website said. By Adeel Hassan Johnny Mathis, the pop music singer and one of the ...