In 1972 he made his first visit to England and almost immediately was signed and began his recording career. Since 1978 he has lived in West London, recorded frequently and fronted his own band. He teamed up with Ray Fenwick, who has worked with Spencer Davis and Ian Gillan. In 1991 Johnny played as featured soloist on an album for the popular group Bananarama. Today, Johnny has become quite popular throughout Europe headlining blues shows and festivals.
Audiences are particularly receptive in Ireland and Scotland.
Italy, Greece, Germany and Spain are regular stops on Johnny's schedule and in 1992 he played in Barcelona during the Olympic Games. The Scandinavian press first tagged him with the title, The Jimi Hendrix of the Harmonica, a tribute to his innovative musicianship and dynamic stage presentation. It is aimed at beginners, but even intermediate players can benefit from his reed repairing tips. He tours Europe conducting seminars and workshops for Hohner Harmonicas, and has recently been signed as an American Hohner indorsee. In 1992, Johnny was invited to perform at the San Fransicso Blues Festival where he was reunited with guitarist Dan Kennedy.