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Rodeo Clown Barry “Boom Boom” JohnsonSponsored by Occidental of Elk Hills Barry Johnson, Colorado born and Nebraska raised was brought up farming wheat and raising dairy cattle. He started out with all the ingredients necessary for being a successful rodeo cowboy. He was born in the small western town of Holyoke, Colorado. He graduated from High School in Imperial, Nebraska and went on to study biology at Chadron State College. Barry was riding bulls by the age of 15. He found his destiny in the excitement of the rodeo challenge and in the cheers of the crowds. His rodeo career changed for him at the age of 19 when during a rodeo performance, Barry was asked to fill in for an injured bullfighter. He also found that his natural sense of humor was enjoyed by the crowds and began building acts to entertain the rodeo fans. This later grew to a professional career of Bullfighting, Rodeo Clown and Barrelman. In 1988 Barry earned the nickname of "Boom Boom" when an 'explosive' clown act ended with a head injury. His success has led him to numerous Professonal Rodeo Cowboy Association Rodeos and Circuit Finals across the nation. Barry's love for nature and animals brought him another passion in life, Taxidermy. This profession has won him World, State and Regional awards. His hobby developed into creating mounts for hunters all over the United States to mounts in several Cabela's stores. He states, "I'm still learning from nature every day and love the challenge of creating the mount that looks alive." Johnson's Taxidermy is full-service, which means he may reproduce anything from a bird to lifesize horses shown below. There are no limits to his work or talent! Outside of rodeo, Barry loves hunting, fishing and spending time with his three grandchildren. He thanks his wife, Sheila for being his organizer and support in his life. Barry "Boom Boom" Johnson |
