Johnny Martone

      Johnny Martone and his orchestra fill more than a page in the musical history of Akron. John is called the “Guy Lombardo” of Akron. Johnny’s orchestra made its debut on WADC. Under the title of “Rubber Town Revue,” his program was fed to CBS. Dorothy Doran, then the Beacon Journal Radio Editor, labeled him a “superb musician.” His lucky 13 musicians played dance, studio and nightclub engagements. Johnny still teaches music in Fullerton, California.