Louis Johnson

Bass, Composer

1955 –

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Who is Louis Johnson?

Louis Johnson is an American bass guitarist.

Johnson is best known for his group The Brothers Johnson and his session playing on several hit albums of the 1970s and 1980s including the "best selling album of all time" Thriller. His signature sound is from the Music Man StingRay bass which Leo Fender especially made for him to first use and promote, and from his slapping technique.

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Born
Apr 13, 1955
Los Angeles
Also known as
  • Johnson, Louis
  • Thunder Thumbs
Siblings
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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