Musician Dictionary

Lonnie Johnson

American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter (1899–1970) · American blues and jazz musician

DescriptionAmerican blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter (1899–1970)
Source: Wikidata
Born1899-02-08
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceNew Orleans New Orleans
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1970-06-16
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathToronto Toronto
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationguitarist jazz guitarist jazz musician singer banjoist recording artist violinist blues musician musician composer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsguitar violin banjo
Source: Wikidata
Genresjazz blues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsOKeh Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofLouis Armstrong and His Hot Five Charles Creath’s Jazz‐O‐Maniacs Blind Willie Dunn’s Gin Bottle Four Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five Duke Ellington And His Orchestra McKinney's Cotton Pickers Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra Louis Armstrong And His Savoy Ballroom Five Luis Russell And His Orchestra Blind Willie Dunn & His Gin Bottle Four Blue Boys (2) Johnson Boys Lonnie Johnson Trio Ollie Shepard & His Kentucky Boys Bob Shaffner And Harlem Hot Shots
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson Alonzo 'Lonnie' Johnson Alonzo Johnson C. Johnson H. Johnson J.J. Johnson Jessie J. Johnson Jessie Johnson-Lonnie Johnson Johnson L. Johnson L. Johnson L.Johnson Lanny Johnson Larry Johnson Lenny Johnson Lonnie Jackson Lonnie Johnson Blues Vocal With Guitar Lonnie Lohnson Lonny Johnson Loonie Johnson W. Johnson

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