 He started playing guitar at age 2, played his first talent show at age 5, performed on Dick Stacey's Jamboree on local TV at age 7, and won Talent America at age 10, with sister Jodi and brother Jerry, "The 3 J's," playing bluegrass country.The 3 J's broke up when Johnny turned 15, due to his voice changing.Having picked up electric guitar at the age of 12, Johnny left bluegrass, and started playing country, rock, and blues.