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  1. Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) was an American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter. He was a pioneer of jazz guitar and jazz violin and is recognized as the first to play an electrically amplified violin.

  2. Lonnie Johnson, prolific American musician, singer, and songwriter who was one of the first major blues and jazz guitarists. His recording career lasted some 40 years and yielded about 500 recordings, including such songs as ‘Blue Ghost Blues,’ ‘He’s a Jelly Roll Baker,’ and ‘Tomorrow Night.’

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  3. Influential blues artist who recorded with a number of jazz heavyweights in the 1920s and enjoyed a career revival in the '60s. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1910s - 1960s. Born. February 8, 1899 in New Orleans, LA. Died. June 16, 1970 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Genre. Blues, Jazz, R&B. Styles.

  4. Mar 28, 2008 · Lonnie Johnson was one of the few musicians to successfully straddle the worlds of blues, jazz and pop. Now, nearly 40 years after his death, a new tribute album is trying to restore...

  5. Oct 20, 2014 · 549. 34K views 9 years ago. Lonnie Johnson Lonnie Johnson (vcl,g) Simeon Hatch (p) Paul Parks (b) Nelson Burton (d) Written By – Coslow, Grosz ...more. Lonnie Johnson Lonnie Johnson...

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  6. Learn about Lonnie Johnson, one of the first virtuosos of the blues guitar, who influenced generations of musicians with his single-string technique and artistic songs. Discover his life story, his achievements, his challenges and his impact on the blues and jazz world.

  7. Jan 1, 2001 · Lonnie Johnson was a blues and jazz guitarist who influenced many musicians with his fast and melodic style. Learn about his life, career, recordings, and photos on this web page.

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