Rob JohnstonLe chansonnier satirique

Photographs

Gallery

On stage, off stage, and occasionally in focus.

Rob Johnston on stage
Portrait of Rob Johnston
Rob Johnston at Animal Bar
Rob Johnston performing standup
Rob Johnston playing guitar
Rob Johnston portrait

The family album

The Roots of This…

Before the spotlights and the smoke: pianos in living rooms, toy guitars, and relatives who never met a stage they didn't like.

Young Rob Johnston with an acoustic guitar
The first guitar
3 Generations of Johnston's. Rob with his Mom (Dee Ann) and his Grandpa Bob at his grandfather's 90th birthday. (Photo - San Diego Union Tribune)
3 Generations of Johnston's. Rob with his Mom (Dee Ann) and his Grandpa Bob at his grandfather's 90th birthday. (Photo - San Diego Union Tribune)
Rob as a toddler reaching for the piano keys
First instrument: the piano ( I still have that piano)
4th grade talent show
4th grade talent show
Rob's Grandma dancing -Courtesy of The Johnston family collection
Rob's Grandma dancing -Courtesy of The Johnston family collection
Rob's Mom, Dee Ann, performing "Who's on First" with family friend Lou Costello" of Abbott and Costello
Rob's Mom, Dee Ann, performing "Who's on First" with family friend Lou Costello" of Abbott and Costello
Vintage photograph from the Johnston family collection
Rob's Mom, Dee Ann Johnston as a Hollywood Blonde in the 1962 movie, Gypsy! w/ Natalie Wood
Robert Johnston on stage beside a director's chair bearing his name
Grandpa Bob Johnston on stage at his Burlesque Theatre. The World Famous Hollywood Burlesque Theatre
Grandpa Bob Johnston with friend, Heavyweight Champion of the World - Jack Dempsey
Grandpa Bob Johnston with friend, Heavyweight Champion of the World - Jack Dempsey