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Johnny “The Capo” Gargano, on the right, blasts a guitar solo — a unique touch — to Ben E. King’s classic song “Stand By Me,” at the Associated Arts Ocean Shores Arts & Crafts Festival this past weekend. Gargano, who’s played the guitar since he was 14, lived in Las Vegas for about 30 years where he met the likes of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and John Stamos. Gargano now lives in Ocean Shores with his wife Maureen. He’s busy as ever and he doesn’t plan to stop any time soon.

Las Vegas entertainer still making it big on...

By Matthew N. Wells • September 6, 2023 5:30 pm

Johnny “The Capo” Gargano has played music for nearly 60 years and he loves it so much.

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