Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson

Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson

born on 11/4/1939 in Itta Bena, MS, United States

Luther Johnson (Guitar Junior)

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Luther Johnson (born April 11, 1939, Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States) is an American Chicago blues singer and guitarist, who performs under the name Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson.

Johnson moved to Chicago with his family in 1955. During the 1960s, he performed with Magic Sam.[1] He also performed in Muddy Waters's band from 1972 to 1980.[1] In 1980, four of his songs were included on an anthology by Alligator Records.

Johnson moved to the East Coast and began fronting his own band, the Magic Rockers.[1] His "Walkin' The Dog," was recorded live at the Montreux Festival's Blues Night. Johnson won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Best Traditional Blues Album for his part in Blues Explosion.

Johnson appeared on three albums by The Nighthawks. He now lives in New Hampshire.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Russell, Tony (1997). The Blues - From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray, p. 126, Dubai: Carlton Books Limited.

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