Willie Johnson
Willie Johnson (born March 4, 1923 in Senatobia , Mississippi , † February 26, 1995 in Chicago , Illinois ) was an American blues guitarist.
Johnson became known as a member of the first band of Howlin 'Wolf in Memphis . However, when Wolf went to Chicago , Johnson stayed in Memphis, and Wolf replaced him with Hubert Sumlin .
Johnson also made recordings under his own name, such as Feel So Worried . He died in Chicago in 1995 .
Willie Johnson should not be confused with Blind Willie Johnson .
Web links
- Willie Johnson at Allmusic (English)
- Willie Johnson at Discogs (English)
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| SURNAME | Johnson, Willie |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues guitarist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 4, 1923 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Senatobia , Mississippi |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 26, 1995 |
| Place of death | Chicago , Illinois |