His greatest musical influences during his youth included those of Little Richard , Bo Diddley , Elvis Presley , James Brown , and other rhythm and blues artists featured on the radio in the 1950s .
Johnston was born in Visalia , California .
Johnston 's greatest musical influences during his youth included those of Little Richard , Bo Diddley , Elvis Presley , James Brown , and other rhythm and blues artists featured on the radio in the 1950s .
Johnston was born in Visalia , California .