Pete Johnson (March 25, 1904 – March 23, 1967)
Boogie Woogie and Jazz Pianist, Pete Johnson, had a career plagued by Strokes and stints as a car washer to make a living. He is remembered as a great Stride Pianist. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Roll em' Pete (with Big Joe Turner), Death ray boogie and Rocket 88 Boogie
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Johnson
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1904 Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Died | March 23, 1967 (aged 62) Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Genres | Boogie-woogie, jazz, blues,stride |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, pianist |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1922–1967 |
| Associated acts | Big Joe Turner |
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