Tommy Johnson (musician)
American Delta blues musician (1896–1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tommy Johnson (January 1896 – November 1, 1956)[1] was an American Delta blues musician who recorded in the late 1920s and was known for his eerie falsetto voice and intricate guitar playing.[2] He was unrelated to the blues musician Robert Johnson.
American Delta blues musician (1896–1956)
Tommy Johnson | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 1896 Terry, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 1956(1956-11-01) (aged 60) Crystal Springs, Mississippi |
| Genres | Delta blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1914–1956 |
| Labels | Victor, Paramount |
Musical artist