It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Johnny Tillotson.

Johnny Tillotson’s life was marked by extraordinary achievements in the world of music. As a 1960’s teen idol, he captured the hearts of fans worldwide with his signature hit, “Poetry In Motion.” This song among others, soared to the top of the charts across the globe.

His songwriting prowess was evident in the timeless “It Keeps Right On a Hurtin” a track that resonated so deeply it was recorded by over 112 artists, including legends like Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, Conway Twitty and Bobby Darin. Johnny’s musical journey saw him record numerous albums, selling tens of millions of records worldwide. He was a two time Grammy nominee, a testament to his undeniable talent.

Born April 20th, 1938 in Jacksonville Florida, he winged to Heaven to be with the lord on April 1st, 2025 just a few weeks shy of his 87th Birthday.

He is survived by his wife Nancy of 45 years, his son John and his wife, his step daughter Genevieve and his grandchildren, Nia, Jackson, Georgia and Gwyneth, his brother Dan and sister in law Virginia and various nieces and nephews.

Our sincere condolences to the family.