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Johnny Lytle was born on 13 October, 1932 in United States, is an American jazz vibraphonist (1932–1995). Discover Johnny Lytle's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

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Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 13 October 1932
Birthday 13 October
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Date of death December 15, 1995 in Springfield
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Nationality United States

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1932

John “Johnny” Dillard Lytle (October 13, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio – December 15, 1995 in Springfield) was an American jazz drummer and vibraphonist.

Lytle grew up in Springfield, Ohio in a family of musicians, the son of Robert B. Lytle, a trumpeter and Margaret Ann Stripling, an organist.

He was also the third born child out of nine.

He began playing the drums and piano at an early age.

Before studying music in earnest, he was a boxer, and was a successful Golden Gloves champion.

During the late '50s, Lytle continued to box, but landed jobs as a drummer for Ray Charles, Jimmy Witherspoon and Gene Ammons.

1955

Then he switched from drums to vibraphone and toured with organist Hiram "Boots" Johnson from 1955 to 1957.

1957

He formed his first group in 1957 with saxophonist Boots Johnson, organist Milton Harris and drummer William "Peppy" Hinnant.

1960

He impressed the producer Orrin Keepnews who signed him to his Jazzland label in 1960.

Lionel Hampton said Lytle was "the greatest vibes player in the world."

Lytle was known for his great hand speed and showmanship.

He was also a songwriter, penning many of his own hits, including "The Loop", "The Man", "Selim", "Lela", and the jazz classic "The Village Caller".

Lytle recorded more than 30 albums for various jazz labels including Jazzland, Pacific Jazz, Solid State, Milestone and Muse.

Throughout his career he performed and recorded with jazz greats including Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, Miles Davis, Nancy Wilson, Bobby Timmons and Roy Ayers.

Lytle was such an admirer of the music of Miles Davis that he wrote "Selim" (Miles spelled backwards) in honor of Davis.

He also featured his son, Marcel Lytle, on several recordings, as a vocalist and drummer.

He found success early in his career with chart-topping albums like A Groove, Moon Child, and The Loop.

From his swinging uptempo tracks to his soul-satisfying ballads, Lytle knew how to keep a groove.

And with a nickname like "Fast Hands", he could always keep the attention of an audience.

In addition to his musicianship, his gregarious personality made him a popular attraction on the jazz circuit.

Even though he did not experience the same success he was privileged to during the 1960s, he did continue to record and build a respectable catalog of music with recordings in the '70s, '80s and '90s.

1995

Lytle remained a popular concert attraction in the U.S. and Europe; his last performance was with the Springfield (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra in his hometown on November 18, 1995.

Passing away from kidney failure the following month, he was survived by his wife Barbara Jean Lytle, his son Marcel Anthony (of Atlanta), Michael-Lamont (of Toronto), and daughter Ayo Michelle Hagans (of Springfield).

At the time of his death, Lytle was scheduled to begin recording a new album on the Muse label.

In his hometown of Springfield, Ohio, the street where he used to live was renamed 'Johnny Lytle Avenue' in his honor.