A Day to Remember Johan

Linas "Johan" Johansonas's career in rock 'n' roll began in the early ’70s when he met Plain Dealer writer Jane Scott, who encouraged him to pursue a a musical career. Johansonas interned at local radio stations hosted a radio show on WCSB. He later worked at the Urban Cowboy club in Akron and Painesville, and then took a promotion and marketing gig at the Agora. In the mid-'90s he co-hosted the terrific local music program Inner Sanctum. Tragically, Johansonas died earlier this year. He had been working with local singer-songwriter and recording studio owner Scott Hanson, who recently released the beautiful ballad "Johan's Song (Hell or High Water)" as a tribute to his friend. Today's event at the Beachland serves as a memorial. (Niesel)