Johnnie Bassett
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Guitarists · 1935–2012

Johnnie Bassett

American electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter (1935–2012)

Born
9 October 1935
Marianna
Died
4 August 2012
Detroit
Country
United States
Active
2012–
Record labels
Eastlawn Records
Discography
2 albums

Biography

Johnnie Bassett was a jazz musician who played guitar and voice. Johnnie Bassett was born on 9 October 1935 in Marianna and died on 4 August 2012 in Detroit. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Eastlawn Records. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Bassett Hound” (1997) to “The Gentleman Is Back” (2009).

Johnnie Alexander Bassett (October 9, 1935 – August 4, 2012) was a Detroit-based American electric blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Working for decades primarily as a session musician, by the 1990s Bassett had his own backing band. He released seven albums in his lifetime. He cited Billy Butler, Tiny Grimes, Albert King, B.B. King and especially T-Bone Walker as major influences.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Bassett Hound 1997
The Gentleman Is Back 2009

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Johnnie Bassett play?

Johnnie Bassett is known for playing guitar and voice.

When and where was Johnnie Bassett born?

Johnnie Bassett was born 9 October 1935 in Marianna.

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