John "Johnny 'Guitar'" Watson, Jr. (February 3, 1935 – May 17, 1996)
Singer and Multi-instrumentalist, Johnny "Guitar" Watson was a huge contributor to both Rock and Roll in the 1950's and Funk Music in the 1970's. He was also an excellent Blues Artist and influenced many (Etta James, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Frank Zappa and others). Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: Three hours past midnight, Gangster of love, A real mother for ya, I need it and Space Guitar
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Birth name | John Watson, Jr. |
Also known as | Young John Watson |
Born | February 3, 1935 Houston, Texas, US |
Died | May 17, 1996 (aged 61) Yokohama, Japan |
Genres | Blues, blues rock, soul,disco, funk |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards, bass guitar, drums |
Years active | 1952–1996 |
Labels | Federal, RPM, Keen, Class, Kent, Arvee, Goth, Escort,King, Highland, Jowat,Okeh, Fantasy, DJM, A&M,Valley Vue, Wilma |
Associated acts | Chuck Higgins, Floyd Dixon,Larry Williams, The Mighty Hannibal, Etta James, Frank Zappa |
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