Mesquite, Nevada
1942 - 2025
"Skinny" Johnny Mitchell November 12, 1942 – January 1, 2025 Mesquite, NV-The world lost a true original with the passing of "Skinny" Johnny Mitchell on January 1, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on November 12, 1942, in Spokane, Washington, Skinny became a legend in radio, a meticulous music...
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Julee Trujillo hoke
March 05, 2025 | Friend
Skinny was on the radio the first time I told my wife I love her. When I told her "always remember I love your neck". Right after Johnnys sign off. Thanks for always being there on our radios.
D
March 03, 2025 | Other
Man Skinny, around here during the seventies, in Salt Lake you were endeared no different than wolfman Jack, Dick Clark, Casey Kasem. Especially the younger generation. Never forget getting pumped for the battle of the records every weeknight Monday thru Friday. Best of time. My condolences to your family
Danny Degeus
February 19, 2025
Loved listening to "Skinny" Johnny Mitchell's program on KCPX when I was in Junior High School. I got to talk to him several times when I won his giveaway prize of a 45 record during his contest "Battle of the Records" - and I was so proud of it, I kept the envelopes he sent them in with his return address at the radio station! Awesome teenage memories of a great guy. May he rest in peace with Rock and Roll playing in the background.
Becky
January 15, 2025 | Other
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JF
January 14, 2025
Oh no, the name of Skinny Johnny Mitchell is synonymous with the wonderful sounds of my childhood. So sorry he is in the past now. Life was better with him alive and spinning vinyl.
Kathy Gray
January 13, 2025
Skinny Johnny Mitchell was an icon of my teens and early 20's. Loved the guy! Brilliant man, very creative. His creative lyrics to songs, pure genius!
Deb
January 09, 2025 | Other
Growing up and listening to Skinny every day then finally getting the chance to meet and work with him. Skinny joined the team at Bonneville Raceway Park as an announcer for a while. Working in the tower with him, enjoying his antics and "style" was always so much fun. His gorgeous Vette that he was so proud of. So sad to hear of his passing. Many memories of easier times and incredible music with radio always on in the background. RIP, thank you for those memories.
Becky Peterson
January 09, 2025 | Work
I remember "Skinny" when he worked in Logan Utah at KLGN in the 60s. A couple of his favorite songs then were "Runaway" by Del Shannon and "Rescue Me" by Fontella Bass. Rest in peace
Valerie Bosworth
January 09, 2025 | Logan, UT | Acquaintance
