Luther Johnson

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There is more than one artist called Luther Johnson. 1) Luther Johnson (April 11, 1939-) is a Chicago blues singer and guitarist, who performs under the name Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson. He is not billed as simply "Guitar Junior". He was born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA in 1939 and moved to Chicago with his family in 1955. During the 1960s, he performed with Magic Sam. Johnson performed in Muddy Water's band from 1972 to 1980. In 1980, four of his songs were included on an anthology by Alligator Records. Johnson appeared on three albums by The Nighthawks. Earlier in his career, Lonnie Brooks also performed under the name Guitar Junior. 2) Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson (Aug. 30, 1934 in Davisboro, GA - Mar 18, 1976 in Boston, MA). Real name Lucius Brinson Johnson. Played with Elmore James and Muddy Waters. Recorded under the names "Little Luther" and "Luther Johnson". His last album was "Lonesome in my bedroom" from 1976. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson Background information Birth name Lucious Brinson Also known as Luther "Snake" Johnson, Luther "Georgia Boy" Johnson, Little Luther, Luther King Born August 30, 1934 Davisboro, Georgia, United States Died March 18, 1976 (aged 41) Boston, Massachusetts, United States Genres Chicago blues, electric blues Occupations Guitarist, singer, songwriter Instruments Guitar, vocals Years active 1950s–1976 Labels Black & Blue, Muse and others Associated acts Muddy Waters, Elmore James L

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They Call Me the Popcorn Man (France 1975) [Blues Reference]

Born In Georgia (Blues Reference)

They Call Me the Popcorn Man

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They Call Me the Popcorn Man (France 1975)

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They Call Me the Popcorn Man (France 1975) (Blues Reference)

On the Road Again (France, 1972) [Blues Reference]

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Blues Reference: They Call Me The Popcorn Man

Luther's Blues 1976 (Blues Reference)

Born In Georgia

On the Road Again

Live at the Rynborn

All Blues'd Up: Songs of Bob Dylan

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