Smokey Johnson

Smokey Johnson
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Johnson Jr.
Born(1936-11-14)November 14, 1936
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 2015(2015-10-06) (aged 78)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresJazz, funk, blues, soul, R&B
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1953–1993

Joseph "Smokey" Johnson Jr. (November 14, 1936 – October 6, 2015) was an American drummer. He was one of the musicians, session players, and songwriters who served as the backbone for New Orleans' output of jazz, funk, blues, soul, and R&B music.

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