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Buddy Johnson

Born: Jan 10, 1915 in Darlington, SC

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Died: Feb 9, 1977 in New York, NY

Genre: Blues

Styles: Jump Blues, Early R&B, New York 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, including balladeers Arthur Prysock, Nolan Lewis, and ...Read full biography

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Go Ahead and Rock and Roll

Released: 1958

Label: Roulette

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Buddy Johnson was one of the top R&B bandleaders and composers in the '50s, as well as being an above-average vocalist. This was prototype '50s material, an era when swing-derived R&B was being mixed with ...Read full review

Rockin' n' Rollin' Featuring Ella Johnson

Released: 1995

Label: Collectables

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Four of Buddy Johnson's six R&B hits on Mercury can be found on this 14-song collection that is drawn in part from the album Rock 'n' Roll Stage Show. Several tracks feature vocals by Johnson's sassy sibling, ...Read full review

More Buddy Johnson albums: Main Albums (8), Compilations (11)

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