John Alvin ('Johnny') Ray Portrait Print

John Alvin ('Johnny') Ray NPG x194168

by Keystone Press Agency Ltd

Born in Dallas, Oregon, Ray grew up on a farm and became deaf in his right ear as a teenager. He took his musical inspiration from jazz, blues and R&B singers to create his own style that is often cited as an important precursor to rock and roll. His first record 'Whisky and Gin'(1951) was followed by hits including 'Cry' and 'The Little White Cloud that Cried' (1952). After a lapse in his career he performed as the opening act on Judy Garland's final... more

Extra small 102mm x 153mm £6.00

Small 297mm x 210mm £15.00

Medium 483mm x 329mm £30.00

Large 590mm x 432mm £45.00

Extra large: 840mm x 612mm £75.00

Medium Canvas Shortest edge 297mm £35.00

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border, on the paper of your choice. Please note that dimensions listed above are for the paper size only.

The Photo paper has a semi-gloss finish, ideally suited to reproductions of photographs, while the Art paper has a matt textured surface that works particularly well for reproductions of drawings, etchings and some paintings.

If selecting a frame for Photo paper small or medium, please note that the frame is black, made from solid sustainable wood in the UK, and the dimensions are:

Small: Depth 23mm / Height 332mm / Width 245mm

Medium: Depth 23mm / Height 517mm / Width 362mm