Luther Johnson
American Chicago blues singer and guitarist
About Luther Johnson
Lived 1939 – 2022 (aged 83). Luther Johnson was an American singer-songwriter, musician and singer.
Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson (April 11, 1939 – December 25, 2022) was an American blues singer and guitarist.
Career Born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, Johnson moved to Chicago with his family in 1955. He performed in Muddy Waters' band from 1972 to 1980.
Discography Ma Bea's Rock (1975) (with Jimmy Johnson) Luther's Blues (1977) I Changed (1979) Doin’ the Sugar Too (1984) I Want to Groove With You (1990) It’s Good to be Me (1992) Country Sugar Papa (1994) Slammin on the West Side (1996) Got to Find a Way (1998) Talkin' About Soul (2001)
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Who was Luther Johnson?
American Chicago blues singer and guitarist (1939–2022)
When was Luther Johnson born?
Luther Johnson was born on 11 April 1939 in Itta Bena.
When did Luther Johnson die?
Luther Johnson died on 25 December 2022 in Miami.
What was Luther Johnson's occupation?
Luther Johnson was a singer-songwriter, musician and singer.
What nationality was Luther Johnson?
Luther Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luther Johnson. https://biography.guide/luther-johnson-singer-songwriter/
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