Johnny Flynn
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This article is about the musician. For the basketball player, see Jonny Flynn.
| Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Years active | 2000?–present |
| Label(s) | Vertigo Records (UK) Lost Highway Records (USA) |
| Website | johnnyflynnmusic.co.uk |
| Members | |
| Johnny Flynn Matt Edmonds Adam Beach Joe Zeitlin Lillie Flynn |
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Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are a country/blues/folk band from South London, signed to Vertigo Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn, a 25-year old actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences. He attended Bedales School and is a member of the Old Vic theatre troupe, acting in several plays including Twelfth Night. Johnny used to be part of 'The Sussex Wit' but became a front man as they progressed. Band members of 'Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit' include Matt Edmonds, Adam Beach, Joe Zeitlin, Lillie Flynn and Johnny Flynn.
He is the step-brother of actor Jerome Flynn.
