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Friday 25 September 2015

Pete Johnson

Pete Johnson (March 25, 1904 – March 23, 1967)
Pete Johnson, New York, N.Y., ca. Aug. 1946 (William P. Gottlieb 04651).jpg

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  Death ray boogie and Rocket 88 Boogie

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Johnson
Background information
BornMarch 25, 1904
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
DiedMarch 23, 1967 (aged 62)
Buffalo, New York, United States
GenresBoogie-woogiejazzblues,stride
Occupation(s)Musician, pianist
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1922–1967
Associated actsBig Joe Turner

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