Johnny Mitchell Obituary

He was my brother Vince Trujillo best friend he gave lot's of records back in the day and always dedicated song's to me Julia Trujillo

Skinny was on the radio the first time I told my wife I love her. When I told her "always remember I love your neck". Right after Johnnys sign off.
Thanks for always being there on our radios.

Man Skinny, around here during the seventies, in Salt Lake you were endeared no different than wolfman Jack, Dick Clark, Casey Kasem. Especially the younger generation. Never forget getting pumped for the battle of the records every weeknight Monday thru Friday. Best of time. My condolences to your family

Loved listening to "Skinny" Johnny Mitchell's program on KCPX when I was in Junior High School. I got to talk to him several times when I won his giveaway prize of a 45 record during his contest "Battle of the Records" - and I was so proud of it, I kept the envelopes he sent them in with his return address at the radio station! Awesome teenage memories of a great guy. May he rest in peace with Rock and Roll playing in the background.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Oh no, the name of Skinny Johnny Mitchell is synonymous with the wonderful sounds of my childhood. So sorry he is in the past now. Life was better with him alive and spinning vinyl.

Skinny Johnny Mitchell was an icon of my teens and early 20's. Loved the guy! Brilliant man, very creative. His creative lyrics to songs, pure genius!

Growing up and listening to Skinny every day then finally getting the chance to meet and work with him. Skinny joined the team at Bonneville Raceway Park as an announcer for a while. Working in the tower with him, enjoying his antics and "style" was always so much fun. His gorgeous Vette that he was so proud of. So sad to hear of his passing. Many memories of easier times and incredible music with radio always on in the background. RIP, thank you for those memories.

I remember "Skinny" when he worked in Logan Utah at KLGN in the 60s. A couple of his favorite songs then were "Runaway" by Del Shannon and "Rescue Me" by Fontella Bass. Rest in peace

I listened to Skinny on the radio for all of my teenage years. He came to my Junior High School and played music for an afternoon dance in the gym.
He played a new record that was a big hit at the time. When the record was done, he pointed at me and said to come to the stage. He then gave me the record! I felt like a million bucks and everyone was envious of me getting to talk to and touch the hand of Skinny!
I´ve tried to remember the name of the song on the record but that was over 50 years ago. What I will always remember is the name and face of the great Utah DJ, Skinny Johnny Mitchell!
Quite a guy!

I listen to skinny many a year ,he made a difference, I miss him

whenever there was contests for albums from randys records i would call in to see if i won. i am so thankful i was able to win three times it so wonderful talking to a 24k solid gold legend..god bless you skinny johnny and keep playing the hits
victor checketts

I remember listening to his program on my transistor radio under the pillow when it was past bedtime! Rest in paradise.

I remember the entire KCPX line-up, but it was Skinny Johnny Mitchell that gave us the best of times.

There are many professions that folks enter in life but few are ever recognized as an icon in their chosen profession. But skinny was not only an I con he is also a legend in the music industry industry . Thanks for all you did for all of us .

My teen years were spent listening to Skinny, who played all the great 1960's songs. Thanks Skinny, for the memories!

Thank you Johnny,
You helped all of us in SLC keep current on everything cool.
You will always be remembered.
RIP SIR!

Great memories of him on the radio when I was a teenager. Rest in peace Johnny

Was an avid listener and rarely missed your program. Bless you for all you did, and thanks for making to good times even better.

One cool dude!! Great DJ and one of the best childhood memories. Losing myself in the music you played. Thanks for all of this!! Rest easy as you surely slid out of here saying "wow one hell if a ride""

Thank you Skinny Johnny Mitchell for being apart of my life, Wooley, Lynn, Skinny were my generations heartbeats in music to help us threw teenage drama, hurts, and fun times. May you find your peace.

Christine (Wilkins) Yowell

He was the absolute best and got a lot of kids through their childhood. He and his gang of Lynn Leamon and Wooley Waldren were amazing, none better.

I won a lot of stuff from KCPX in the 70's from SJM, Wooly and Len! Going to the station, meeting Wooly and Skinny as a young kid, seeing all the rest of the DJ's pictures on the wall. It was such a cool experience as a kid, years later I ended up pursuing a radio career because of them! Great times back then! RIP Skinny.

KCPX 2017 reunion ~ Randy Lovoi, Dan Jessop, Wooly Waldron, Lynn Lehmann, Skinny Johnny Mitchell, Doug Wright and Jordan Mitchell

The voice of my childhood on KCPX 1320. Definitely wandering down memory lane reading about SJM. Thank you Skinny Johnny Mitchell--RIP. db

Skinny Johnny was a rock star of SLC radio back in the day, along with Wooly Waldron and Lynn Lehman. I'm proud to have been a bit player in those glory days of real DJ's at KCPX. There goes the last DJ, who played what he liked to play. Ride on Skinny!

"Skinny" was the voice of my youth, and you might even say that I idolized him. I remember going to The Osmonds concert in the 70s (at the Salt Palace), and he was on stage, as one of the KCPX Jocks. I thought it was so cool to see him in person.
He was a true legend in Salt Lake City radio, and he will certainly be missed.

Fun memories at our 2017 reunion
Dan Jessop

It was an honor to join Skinny Johnny Mitchell, Wooly Waldron and Lynn Lehmann for a decade at 1320 KCPX. I loved every minute of the magic of being a part of The Big 13 Team. See you on the other side Skinny

Dan Jessop aka/Chad O Stevens

Skinny Johnny Mitchell is a legend and best disc jockey ever in Utah

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Skinny for several years in the late 80's and early 90's. What a delightful person to be around and what a tremendous and unforgettable radio talent...

A great DJ in Salt Lake in the 70s.

He was the voice that got me ready for school each morning. 1970's-1980's.
I could always count on a giggle or two! And he set the standard for what a great DJ's name, outta be!

There is a name from my teenage year! RIP Johnny

I'm happy and proud
Skinny left such a strong
legacy of Utah radio.

Jim Yorgason
Member of the "Big 13"
KCPX DJ family

I remember him on the radio during my teen years! He was the best! Rest in peace.

Skinny Johnny Mitchell was a HUGE part of my childhood and Teenage years. I am grateful for the joy that he brought to not only my life, but to Utah kids everywhere.
I send out my sympathies.

I knew Johnny in the 70s, he lived in Layton close to my best friends house and my friends older brothers knew Johnny so we would tag along when Skinny would have a party at his house.
We thought Johnny was so cool, and he was, he had an awesome chopper and a new Vette, he had fun parties, Johnny always made sure everyone felt welcome and had a good time, he was the best on air celebrity back then, RIP Johnny
Do what you think is correct and always remember, "Skinny" loves your neck. Goodnight, Babe," Goodbye "Skinny "

Skinny was a true icon at KCPX. All the kids loved him, his voice and his style! I was lucky enough to meet him one day on Social Hall Avenue riding his beautiful chopper. Rest in peace Johnny.

Skinny, I will always remember listening to you and falling asleep to your tunes you spun! My radio I got for my birthday was just an AM radio. But, it opened my mind to new world of music! Thanks Skinny for the memories! You will be greatly missed

So sorry to hear about the passing of Skinny Johnny Mitchell. I'm 70, so I grew up listening to him and Woolly Waldron et. al. on KCPX. Memories of listening to him are an indelible and rich part of my youth.

Skinny Johnny Mitchell was a large part of my childhood and early teen years. Back in those great days of radio, I spent long hours listening to his unique and enthusiastic banter in between songs. One of a kind for sure. My condolences to his friends and family.

Growing up WAS Skinny Johnny Mitchell. our family of 7 would go for family rides in our one family car. My dad, who preferred country music, would sometimes turn the radio to KCPX. I actually remember hearing early Beatles songs on SJM's program! In the early 70s, my older sister took me to Liberty Park where Skinny Johnny was doing a fund raiser by staying on the ferris wheel for 24 hours. What an event to remember. Growing up in the 60s and 70s, SJM was part of your life. He was my favorite dj ever. Rest in blessed peace, dear Johnny. You were so cool.

Thanks for all the groovy music!!!!!! RIP sir!!!

I was one of his Student Correspondents for KCPX Radio in 1974 at St. Joseph's High School in Ogden UT. Finally met him in person at Media Play in 1999, and brought KCPX memorabilia for him to sign.

If you came of age in the 70s Skinny Johnny Mitchell was part of the soundtrack of our lives. A radio icon for sure.

Yes those were the days listening to the radio and "Skinny" Johnny Mitchell. Back in 1968 we would drive around usually up and down state street listening to KCPX and Skinny Johnny Mitchell. He was good the best. Rest in peace. You will be remembered.

Dan Crandall

I was a very small fish in the Salt Lake City radio pond... Johnny was the biggest, and the best. That´s why it meant a lot to me that he was always an unconditional friend. So supportive, so helpful. We had some wonderful times together! See you on the other side, Skinny - - all the best to you and yours.
Kent Norton
Former KCPX dj

I worked wothd Johnny at KNAK in the 60s. The days of AM radios golden age. Rest in peace compadre

What a personality! He made school day mornings bearable. He leaves a legacy of great memories to those of us who grew up listening to him on the radio.

Thank you for all the music and DJ banter through my jr. high, high school years and beyond. You are were one of the reasons KCPX was always on my radio. Thanks for the memories! My condolences to your family.

He was the best. Remember him well. So sorry for his loss.

You were totally amazing. I grew up with your music on the radio.You will be truly missed. Thank you . Rest in peace.

Anyone in their teens during the 60's and 70's would remember Johnny Mitchell. It would be Johnny, who I heard every morning as I was getting ready for school and had KCPX set on my transistor. His name will always be remembered for his wit and the great songs that he had on his radio shows. May your memory live on and my condolences to your dear family during a solemn time. RIP.

A Fan,
V. Banta

A Rock & Roll DJ Legend with a musical mind like no other. A friend who I also worked with for a short period at KSOP AM 1370, yes Skinny played classic country music for a while. A good friend who will be missed, RIP Skinny, your friend Country Joe.

I remember listing to Skinny when I was a teen, back when DJ´s were why we listened to the radio, not just the music. What a personality he had. My sympathies to his family

Listened to Johnny Mitchell throughout his radio career. Enjoyed every minute.
Rest in Peace, "Skinny".

I loved listening to SKINNY JOHNNY MITCHELL on 1320 A. M. K C P X in the 62's. A true legend. The right man for the time. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. REST IN PEACE