Tommy Johnson (musician)

Tommy Johnson
Tommy Johnson
	The only known verified photograph of Tommy Johnson
Background information
Born	January 1896; near Terry, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	November 1, 1956 (aged 60); Crystal Springs, Mississippi, U.S.
Genres	Delta blues
Occupation(s)	Musician; songwriter;
Instrument(s)	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1914–1956
Labels	Victor; Paramount;

Tommy Johnson (January 1896 – November 1, 1956)^[1] was an American Delta blues musician who recorded in the late 1920s and was known for his eerie falsetto voice and intricate guitar playing.^[2]

^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 215. ISBN 978-0313344237.
^ Russell, Tony (1997). The Blues: From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray. Dubai: Carlton Books. pp. 127–128. ISBN 1-85868-255-X.

[bare-1] Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 215. ISBN 978-0313344237.

[russell-2] Russell, Tony (1997). The Blues: From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray. Dubai: Carlton Books. pp. 127–128. ISBN 1-85868-255-X.

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