Johnny Loves Joni

Performance artist John Kelly on why his impersonation of Joni Mitchell is more of an homage than a parody.  

James O'Mara

For nearly 20 years, John Kellyhas been performing asJoni Mitchell. In heels and a blond wig, the 6-foot-tall Kelly takes to the stage and sings for an adoring audience — an audience that occasionally includes Mitchell herself. Mitchell tells Sharon Lerner what it’s like to watch yourself from the audience.

(Originally aired October 16, 2004)