Alabama Shakes drummer facing child abuse charges
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, file photo, Steve Johnson of Alabama Shakes accepts the best American roots performance for "Killer Diller Blues" at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York. Johnson, the drummer for Grammy Award-winning rock band Alabama Shakes is in custody on child abuse charges. Johnson, 35, was arrested Wednesday, March 24, 2021, after being indicted on charges of willful torture, willful abuse and cruelly beating or otherwise willfully maltreating a child under the age of 18, news outlets reported. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The drummer for Grammy Award-winning rock band Alabama Shakes is in custody on child abuse charges. Steven William Johnson, 35, was arrested Wednesday after being indicted on charges of willful torture, willful abuse and cruelly beating or otherwise willfully maltreating a child under the age of 18, news outlets reported.
In rural Texas, frustration with a disjointed vaccine rollout grows: “We’re better than this”
Health care workers administer the COVID-19 vaccine in Austin. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Steve and Linda Johnson say they see the COVID-19 vaccine as a sort of “get-out-of-jail-free card.” The North Texas couple, who are in their 70s, have stayed mostly indoors since March, terrified of catching the virus. And while they got their first vaccine dose Monday at a rural hospital, it wasn’t easy, they said, adding that the process highlights the gross shortcomings of the vaccine rollout. Steve Johnson said he’s sent letters to national, state and local leaders suggesting a better way.
Nick Kyrgios labels ATP 'pretty corrupt' after US Open win
(CNN) - Nick Kyrgios dispatched Steve Johnson in straight sets in the first round of the US Open, but it was his comments after the match that sparked controversy. "ATP's pretty corrupt anyway, so I'm not fussed about it at all," Kyrgios told reporters in New York of his fine. "Why are we talking about something that happened three weeks ago when I just chopped up someone [in the] first round of the US Open?" At that point, the match was evenly poised with Kyrgios 1-0 up and on serve, before prevailing in a tie break in the second set. Kyrgios, who has never progressed past the third round at the US Open, next faces Frenchman Antoine Hoang.
Memorial service announced for John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson'
Memorial service announced for John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson'John Walton (left) and Steve Johnson (right) John Walton (left) and Steve Johnson (right) Photo: Facebook/Courtesy Of Walton And Johnson Show Photo: Facebook/Courtesy Of Walton And Johnson Show Image 1 of / 49 Caption Close Memorial service announced for John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' 1 / 49 Back to GalleryA memorial service for John Walton of the regionally syndicated radio show "Walton and Johnson" will be held this Friday in Houston, according to an announcement from the show. Another memorial for Walton is scheduled to take place in New Orleans on July 14. Walton died late Monday, July 1, after battling numerous medical issues, according to his co-host Steve Johnson. WALTON'S DEATH: John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' diesWalton had been receiving treatment over the last month but continued to suffer, according to Johnson's message to fans. "For decades, people all over the country have tried to replicate and copy what Walton and Johnson did as a radio show.
chron.comJohn Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' dies
John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' diesJohn Walton (left) and Steve Johnson (right) John Walton (left) and Steve Johnson (right) Photo: Facebook/Courtesy Of Walton And Johnson Show Photo: Facebook/Courtesy Of Walton And Johnson Show Image 1 of / 50 Caption Close John Walton of Houston-based radio show 'Walton and Johnson' dies 1 / 50 Back to GalleryJohn Walton of the regionally syndicated, Houston-based radio show "Walton and Johnson" died late Monday after a suffering from numerous medical issues, according to an announcement from his co-host Steve Johnson. Walton had been receiving treatment over the last month but continued to suffer, according to the announcement. DONT MISS A BEAT: Text CHRON to 77453 to get breaking news alerts by text | Sign up to receive breaking news alerts delivered to your email here. Ken Webster, the show's executive producer, said "Walton and Johnson" will air Wednesday for listeners to share their favorite stories of Walton and the show. For decades, people all over the country have tried to replicate and copy what Walton and Johnson did as a radio show.
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