Henry Johnson (blues musician)

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Henry Johnson (born December 8, 1908 in Union County (South Carolina) , † February 1974 in Union (South Carolina) ) was an American blues musician (guitar, harmonica, piano, vocals).

Johnson learned the guitar early; In 1933 he also turned to the piano. In the 1970s he was discovered by Pete Lowry , made several albums and appeared nationally, for example with "Peg Leg Sam" Jackson and with Willie Moore and Guitar Shorty .

Discographic notes

  • Union County Flash ( Trix , 1972)
  • Carolina Country Blues (Trix, 1973)
  • Peg Leg Sam: Medicine Show Man (Trix, 1972)

literature

  • Andrew M. Cohen The Hands of Blues Guitarists American Music 14 (1996): 455-479

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personal data
SURNAME Johnson, Henry
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Johnson, Henry calls
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American blues musician
DATE OF BIRTH December 8, 1908
PLACE OF BIRTH Union County, South Carolina
DATE OF DEATH February 1974
Place of death Union (South Carolina)