Rosie (2012) is an intimate solo acoustic recording released during the same period as Life’s Tough, following the passing of Johnny’s longtime friend and mentor Howard Berkman. Named after one of the the guitars Johnny learned to play on, an instrument that once hung on Howard’s kitchen wall. The album carries deep personal significance.After Howard’s passing, Johnny inherited “Rosie,” and the guitar’s voice shapes this reflective collection. The album features four compositions by Howard Berkman alongside six original works by Johnny O, performed entirely solo on acoustic guitar. Stripped down and heartfelt, Rosie stands as a quiet tribute, both to a mentor and to the instrument that helped begin the journey.