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Biography
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Johnny Trudell
Real name: John Trudell
Effective period / Period of releases: 1993
John "Johnny" Trudell, born May 11, 1939 in Detroit – died May 29, 2021, was the lead trumpet player for Motown Records. He has worked with big names like Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops and others. He also sat in with big bands led by Tommy Dorsey, Bob Crosby and more.