Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy Johnson 's Academic­Influence.com Rankings

Jimmy Johnson

Communications

#9439

World Rank

#12784

Historical Rank

#4180

USA Rank

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Why Is Jimmy Johnson Influential?

According to Wikipedia, James Earl Thompson , known professionally as Jimmy Johnson, was an American blues guitarist and singer. Early life Johnson was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, on November 25, 1928. Several of his brothers had careers in music, among them soul musician Syl Johnson and bassist Mack Thompson, who played with Magic Sam. In his younger years, he played piano and sang in gospel groups. He and his family moved to Chicago in 1950, where he worked as a welder and played guitar in his spare time. He began playing professionally with Slim Willis in 1959, changing his last name to Johnson, as did his brother Syl. As a guitarist he was influenced by Buddy Guy and Otis Rush. He played with Freddie King, Albert King, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, and Eddy Clearwater, among others.

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