Johnny Colla
Johnny Colla, born John Victor Colla on July 2, 1952, in Sacramento, California, is an accomplished American musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as a founding member of the rock band Huey Lewis and the News, where he plays guitar, saxophone, and provides vocals. Colla's musical journey began in Fairfield, California, with bands like The Furlanders, The Yewess Army, and Cottonmouth. He later moved to Marin County and joined Sound Hole, which became Van Morrison's backing band for a period. Colla also played with Sly and the Family Stone before co-founding Huey Lewis and the News.
Throughout his career, Colla has been a significant figure in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene, contributing to the success of Huey Lewis and the News by co-writing hits like "The Heart of Rock & Roll," "If This Is It," "The Power of Love," and "Back in Time." He also co-produced the band's albums Plan B (2001) and Weather (2020). In addition to his work with the band, Colla pursued a solo career, releasing albums like Lucky Devil in the mid-1990s and I Hear Voices in 2012. Colla has two children, Allison and Ryan, and continues to be an influential presence in rock music.
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