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Feb 6, 2022 · Syl Johnson, the Chicago soul singer and blues artist whose 1967 track “Different Strokes” became one of most sampled songs in hip-hop history, has died at the age of 85. Johnson’s family...
Feb 7, 2022 · Syl Johnson was a soul and blues singer and guitarist known for songs including “Different Strokes,” “Is it Because I’m Black,” and “Take Me to the River.” Died: February 6, 2022 ( Who else...
Feb 7, 2022 · Syl Johnson, Grammy-nominated Chicago blues artist, dies at 85. Mr. Johnson’s death is the third big loss for the Blues industry in the last eight days and comes less than a week after the death of his brother and fellow musician Jimmy Johnson. By Madeline Kenney and Tom Schuba. Feb 6, 2022, 7:09pm PDT.
Feb 6, 2022 · By The Associated Press. 02/6/2022. Syl Johnson performs at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 3, 1997. Clayton Call/Redferns. Syl Johnson, a Chicago soul singer and blues...
Feb 6, 2022 · CHICAGO (AP) — Syl Johnson, a Chicago soul singer and blues artist whose work was sampled by top hip-hop artists, has died at age 85, his family said Sunday. “A fiery, fierce, fighter, always standing for the pursuit of justice as it related to his music and sound, he will truly be missed by all who crossed his path.
Feb 9, 2022 · 6 min. Sylvester “Syl” Johnson, a leading Chicago blues and soul singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer whose music was widely sampled by top hip-hop rappers and DJs, died Feb. 6...
Feb 6, 2022 · February 6, 2022 1:57pm. Video unavailable. Watch on YouTube. Syl Johnson, whose 1967 single “ Different Strokes ” has been frequently sampled by some of hip-hop’s top artists, has died at age...
