Johnnie Ray Interview

Dennis Hunt Interviews singing legend Johnnie Ray. Popular for most of the 1950s, Ray has been cited by critics as a major precursor of what would become rock and roll, for his jazz and blues-influenced music and his animated stage personality. Hits include, "Cry" and "The Little White Cloud That Cried" Ray's performing style included theatrics later associated with rock 'n roll, including tearing at his hair, falling to the floor, and letting the tears flow.