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ARTIST NUMBER 6..............LOUIS JOHNSON
Louis Johnson was Born on April 13th 1955 in Los Angeles, California USA.
In the Early 70's Louis and George Johnson were in the Backing Band's for a Two different Artists, Bobby Womack and The Supremes, they later also both Joined Billy Preston's Band, but left in 1973.
They were both Hired in 1975 by Quincy Jones to Play on his Album "Mellow Madness" during that same Year they both Toured with Bobby Womack and Billy Preston.
During Late '75 early '76, The Brothers Decided to Form their Own Band and called themselves "The Brothers Johnson" Their Debut Album was called "Look Out For # 1" it was Produced by Quincy Jones and on the A&M Record Label.
The Album Reached Number 9 on the US Pop Chart and Number 1 on the US R&B Chart, it also Attained Platinum Status!
The Album Contained 3 Singles, US Pop US R&B
"Get The Funk Outta Ma Face" 30 4
"I'll Be Good To You" 3 1
"Free and Single" - 26
During their Career "The Brothers Johnson" were to Release a Total of 7 Albums, between 1979 to 1988, all on the A&M Record Label.
Brothers Johnson Discography
7 Studio Albums
1 Live Album
7 Compilation Albums
18 Singles
Louis Johnson has Worked (Recorded or Performed) with the "Whos Who" in the Soul/Funk, Jazz and Pop/Rock Fields, far to many to Mention here, please go Here to see "Who he has Worked with" a Total of 9 Full Pages!
Checkout a Selection of "Brother Johnsons" Music:
The Brothers Split up in 1982, but Reunited Twice in 1984 and 1988, Both Brothers had a Brief Solo Careers, Louis Released 2 Albums During this Period.
He also Worked on 3 of Michael Jacksons Albums "Off The Wall" Thriller and "Dangerous"
Louis Johnson Earned the Nickname of "Thunder Thumbs"
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