Buddy Johnson
Buddy Johnson | |
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Johnson, c. 1943 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Woodrow Wilson Johnson |
| Born | January 10, 1915 Darlington, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 9, 1977 (aged 62) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, jump blues, R&B urban blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1930s–1960s |
Woodrow Wilson "Buddy" Johnson (January 10, 1915 – February 9, 1977) was an American jump blues pianist and bandleader active from the 1930s through the 1960s. His songs were often performed by his sister Ella Johnson, most notably "Since I Fell for You", which became a jazz standard.