Johnny Desmond's ultra-smooth vocals earned him the nickname of "The Creamer." Born in Detroit (November 14, 1919), he enjoyed success in his home town during the 1930s before forming a foursome known as the Downbeats, which joined Bob Crosby's band, the Bob-O-Links. Desmond joined Gene Krupa's band as a lead singer in 1941, later worked with Glenn Miller's Air Force Band, and was known as "The G.I. Sinatra."

He later was a featured member of Don McNeill's Breakfast Club in Chicago and recorded for RCA, Coral, and MGM. He was also featured on '50s television staples Hit Parade and Face the Music.

Johnny Desmond passed away in Los Angeles, California, on September 6, 1985

—Ron Wynn (All Music Guide)