About Bob Johnson
Lived 1944 – 2023 (aged 79). Bob Johnson was a British guitarist.
Robert Michael Leonard Johnson (18 March 1944 – 15 December 2023) was a British guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a member of the British folk rock band Steeleye Span from 1972 to 1977, and again from 1980 to 2001.
Early life Robert Johnson was born in Clapham, South West London; his mother, Chella, was a music teacher and his father, Leonard, was a salesman who had been invalidated out of the army. In 1968, he met musician Peter Knight, who moved into the house share he was living in.
Despite taking lead vocals on many songs, including "King Henry",
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Johnson?
British guitarist (born 1944)
When was Bob Johnson born?
Bob Johnson was born on 18 March 1944 in London.
When did Bob Johnson die?
Bob Johnson died on 15 December 2023.
What was Bob Johnson's occupation?
Bob Johnson was a guitarist.
What nationality was Bob Johnson?
Bob Johnson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bob Johnson (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Johnson. https://biography.guide/bob-johnson-guitarist/
MLA: "Bob Johnson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-johnson-guitarist/.
Chicago: "Bob Johnson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-johnson-guitarist/.
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