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Johnnie Johnson
 
Blues Pianist
 
 
Johnnie Johnson, 11 Feb 1999, at Rodehouse Ruby's South in Olathe, Kansas, photo by Mike Strong
 
Johnnie Johnson's homepage: http://www.johnnie.com/
 
Johnnie Johnson is credited with giving Rock 'n Roll the flavor and accent it has today. He gave Chuck Berry his band job, his band and his way of playing. Those distinctive Chuck Berry guitar licks are Johnnie Johnson-originated piano. 
 
From Berry to Keith Richards, Eric Clapton and unknown numbers of others. All acknowledge Johnnie Johnson's impact on their playing
 
See also | Rodehouse Ruby's South |