Guitarists · 1955–2015
Louis Johnson
American bass guitarist, songwriter (1955–2015)
- Born
- 13 April 1955
Los Angeles - Died
- 21 May 2015
Las Vegas - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1973–
- Record labels
- A&M Records
Biography
Louis Johnson was a jazz musician who played guitar, double bass and bass guitar. Louis Johnson was born on 13 April 1955 in Los Angeles and died on 21 May 2015 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under funk. Record labels: A&M Records.
Louis Johnson (April 13, 1955 – May 21, 2015) was an American bass guitarist. Johnson was best known for his work with the group the Brothers Johnson and his session playing on several hit albums of the 1970s and 1980s, including the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson's Thriller. His signature sound came from the Music Man StingRay bass guitar, which Leo Fender made for him, and from his slapping technique. He is ranked number 38 on Bass Player magazine's list of "the 100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time".
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Also plays on
Albums where Louis Johnson is credited as a sideman
| 1975 | Mellow Madness — Quincy Jones |
| 1975 | Man-Child — Herbie Hancock |
| 1981 | “The Dude” — Quincy Jones |
| 1981 | Magic Windows — Herbie Hancock |
| 1982 | Lite Me Up — Herbie Hancock |
| 1988 | Till I Loved You — Barbra Streisand |
| 1989 | Back on the Block — Quincy Jones |
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Louis Johnson play?
Louis Johnson is known for playing guitar, double bass and bass guitar.
When and where was Louis Johnson born?
Louis Johnson was born 13 April 1955 in Los Angeles.
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