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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