Henry "Rufe" Johnson
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| Birth name | Henry Johnson |
| Also known as | Rooster, Rufe |
| Born | October 2, 1908 Bogansville, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | February 4, 1974 (aged 65) Union, South Carolina, United States |
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| Years active | 1930s–1974 |
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Henry "Rufe" Johnson (October 2, 1908 – February 4, 1974), was an American Piedmont blues guitarist, harmonica player, pianist, banjo player, singer and songwriter. On occasion he played slide guitar with a pocket knife. He finally found a larger audience with his 1973 album, The Union County Flash! His fame was short-lived, as he died months after its release.