Lonnie Johnson (musician)
Lonnie Johnson | |
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Johnson in Chicago, 1941 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alonzo Johnson |
| Born | February 8, 1899 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 1970 (aged 71) Toronto, Canada |
| Genres | Jazz, blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, violin, vocals |
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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.