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​Feeling the Blues at World Famous Johnny’s Bar and Grill

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Feeling the Blues at Johnny’s Bar and Grill Aug. 20, 2014 in Hollister CA - Johnnys Bar & Grill Burgers Blues Bash at Johnny's Bar & Grill great FUN, tasty Burgers & Rockin' Blues music by Wild Pack Band. One Fun Night of Blues, Burgers and Helping the Community Since 1946, Johnny’s Bar & Grill has been part of history, and American legacy. Farmers and business men would pack the place for the greasy cheese burgers. Then in 1947 Wino Willie and his Boozefighter’s took over Hollister. They cut loose and one of their guys drove through Johnny’s on his motorcycle. The incident was even depicted in the July 1947 issue of Life Magazine and inspired the 1953 movie “The Wild Ones” with Marlon Brando and Lee Marvin.  - See More Photos - In 1947 the hard working farmers, cowboys loved the camaraderie they found at Johnny’s, and today more than sixty five years later, they still do; and the bikers join them. Now, you can be a part of something special too. On August 20, 2...