Musician Dictionary

Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson

American Chicago blues singer and guitarist (1939–2022) · Chicago blues singer and guitarist

DescriptionAmerican Chicago blues singer and guitarist (1939–2022)
Source: Wikidata
Born1939-04-11
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceItta Bena Itta Bena
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2022-12-25
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathOxford Miami
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger-songwriter musician singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice guitar
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsTelarc International Corporation Q79278246 Alligator Records Black & Blue Adelphi Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Muddy Waters Band Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson and The Magic Rockers Luther 'Guitar Jr.' Johnson Band
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

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Identifiers

mbid: c313873b-b84e-4594-8edb-f304586d03b1 · wikidata: Q1877839 · isni: 0000000081598286 · ipi: 00052547877 · discogs: 455338

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