Johnny Horton (April 30, 1925 – November 5, 1960) Johnny is best known for a series of history-inspired songs like his 1959 single "The Battle of New Orleans". But before that he recorded some of the most-loved Rockabilly standards. They include: "Honky Tonk Man" and "I'm Coming Home" among others. He died at the peak of his fame when his car hit an oncoming truck on a bridge in Milam County, Texas. Two other band members, Tommy Tomlinson and Tillman Franks suffered serious injuries. Johnny was