Johnny Silvo (born John Woods; 2 December 1936 – 19 December 2011) was a British folk and blues singer.Born in 1936 Silvo started his career playing skiffle and jazz and singing solo in nightclubs. When the folk scene took off in the 60s he became a popular guest act at folk clubs. In March 1967 he appeared, with his own Johnny Silvo Folk Group on the Alex Campbell and His Friends LP alongside Sandy Denny.