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Born: January 10, 1915 in Darlington, SC
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: February 09, 1977 in New York, NY
Genre: Blues

Biography:
With his sister Ella seductively serving for decades as his primary vocalist, pianist Buddy Johnson led a large jump blues band that enjoyed tremendous success during the 1940s and '50s. The suave bandleader spotlighted a series of talented singers, ...More >>

Discography: 1999 I'll Dearly Love You 1995 Rockin' n' Rollin' Featuring Ella Johnson 1958 Go Ahead and Rock and Roll 1957 Wails 1956 Rock 'n' Roll Stage Show More >>

Similar Artists: Big Al Sears Amos Milburn Johnny Otis Wynonie Harris Charles Brown More >>

Influenced By: Duke Ellington Count Basie More >> Followers: Greg Piccolo Roy Brown Booker T. Jones Booker T. & the MG's More >>

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