William Manuel "Bill" Johnson (August 10, 1872 – December 3, 1972)
Double Bassist, William Manuel Johnson, is credited with inventing the "slap" style of the String Bass playing. He taught and influenced many during his tenure. Please take a listen here and have a nice Saturday: King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band - I'm Going Away To Wear You Off My Mind (1923)
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | William Manuel Johns |
| Born | August 10, 1872 |
| Died | December 3, 1972 |
| Genres | Jazz, dixieland |
| Instruments | Double bass |
| Years active | 1880s – 1950s |
| Associated acts | The Original Creole Orchestra,King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band,Bill Johnson's Louisiana Jug Band |
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