Buddy Johnson

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
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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