Tag Archives: Lonnie Johnson

Happy 117th Birthday, Lonnie Johnson (2/8/1899)

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Charlie Dahan

Happy 117th Birthday, Lonnie Johnson (2/8/1899). The legendary guitarist recorded several sides, some with Jimmy Blythe, under the pseudonym George Jefferson in Richmond on December 13 and 14, 1927, which included the track “It’s Hot, Let it Alone” from Gennett … Continue reading →

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Happy 116th Birthday, Lonnie Johnson! (2/8/1899)

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Charlie Dahan

Feb. 8th in Gennett History, 1899: Lonnie Johnson was born. The legendary guitarist recorded several sides, some with Jimmy Blythe, under the pseudonym George Jefferson in Richmond on Dec. 13 & 14, 1927. This is his Gennett Walk of Fame … Continue reading →

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Feb. 8th in Gennett History, 1899: Lonnie Johnson Was Born

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Charlie Dahan

Feb. 8th in Gennett History, 1899: Lonnie Johnson was born. The legendary guitarist recorded several sides, some with Jimmy Blythe, under the pseudonym George Jefferson in Richmond on Dec. 13 & 14, 1927. This is his Gennett Walk of Fame … Continue reading →

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