- His biggest hit was "I Can See Clearly Now" in 1972.
- Was an early supporter of the then-unknown Bob Marley, and recorded his song "Stir It Up".
- Began as a pop singer in the 1950s.
- As of 2005, was the owner and operator of the Johnny Nash Indoor Arena in Houston, TX.
- As a teen he frequently appeared on Houston's KPRC's "Matinee" and Arthur Godfrey's TV and radio shows in the mid-'50s.
- On his label JAD Records he released Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Livingston & The Cowsills.
- Graduated from Jack Yates High School in Houston, Texas.
- Began his singing career at the Progressive New Hope Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.
- Was profiled by Cameron Crowe for Zoo World in April 1973.
- Formed JAD Records with Danny Sims and Arthur Jenkins. Sims was best known for booking lecture tours for Malcolm X.
- Has two children: one son Johnny III, and one daughter Monica.
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