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Guitarists · 1899–1970

Lonnie Johnson

American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter (1899–1970)

Born: 8 February 1899
New Orleans
Died: 16 June 1970
Toronto
Country: United States
Record labels: OKeh Records
Discography: 17 albums

Biography

Lonnie Johnson was a jazz musician who played guitar, violin and banjo. Lonnie Johnson was born on 8 February 1899 in New Orleans and died on 16 June 1970 in Toronto. The music is usually filed under jazz and blues. Record labels: OKeh Records. The discography here lists 17 albums, from “Blues” (1947) to “Johnson Junction” (2011).

Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) was an American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter. He was a pioneer of jazz guitar and jazz violin and is recognized as the first to play an electrically amplified violin.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Blues 1947 · Disc Records Lonesome Road 1958 · King Records Blues & Ballads 1960 · Bluesville Losing Game 1961 · Bluesville Another Night to Cry 1962 · Bluesville Woman Blues! 1962 · Bluesville Portraits in Blues, Volume 6: Lonnie Johnson 1963 · Storyville Records Blues, Ballads and Jumpin' Jazz 1990 · Original Blues Classics Blues by Lonnie Johnson 1991 · Original Blues Classics Blues Masters, Vol. 4 1992 · Storyville Records Idle Hours 1992 · Bluesville Stompin' at the Penny 1994 · Columbia Me and My Crazy Self 1996

The Encyclopedia Of Jazz. Classic Jazz. Volume 060 2009

Johnson Junction 2011 Playing With The Strings · JSP Records Tomorrow Night 1946 - 1963 · Blues Encore

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Lonnie Johnson play?

Lonnie Johnson is known for playing guitar, violin and banjo.

When and where was Lonnie Johnson born?

Lonnie Johnson was born 8 February 1899 in New Orleans.

What are Lonnie Johnson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Blues (1947), Lonesome Road (1958), Blues & Ballads (1960), Losing Game (1961) and Another Night to Cry (1962).

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