Louis Johnson (bassist)
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The Brothers Johnson's bassist, Louis Johnson (born on 13 April 1955, in Los Angeles) is regarded as one of the best bassists of the 20th century. His masterwork not only appears on the Brothers Johnson albums but also on Michael Jackson's albums "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" and George Benson's album "Give Me the Night".
Louis personally assisted Michael with creating the legendary basslines for his hit songs "Billie Jean" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough". He played the double bass and bass guitar on Michael Jackson's 1991 album "Dangerous", and was the bassist on Earl Klugh's 1976 jazz/pop album "Finger Paintings" plus Earl's 1977 jazz/pop "Living Inside Your Love", as well as Quincy Jones' 1975 release "Mellow Madness". He was one of three bassists on Herb Alpert's 1979 album "Rise", which included its top-10, Grammy-winning disco/jazz title-track "Rise".
He also played bass on the 1978 Herb Alpert album "Hugh Masakela", the 1981 Patti Austin album "Every Home Should Have One", the 1982 Aretha Franklin album "Jump To It", the 1982 self-titled Donna Summer album, the 1983 James Ingram album "It's Your Night", and the 1985 Aretha Franklin album "Who's Zoomin' Who?". Louis has also worked with artists like Deniece Williams, John Cougar Mellencamp, Grover Washington, Jr., Herbie Hancock, Bobby Womack, and the Carpenters.
Louis Johnson was the producer and bassist of the 1981 A&M Records album "Passage", and also appears and performs in the 1984 Paul McCartney film "Give My Regards to Broadstreet" - a real tribute to his talent from one of the most legendary bassists of all time. Flea, bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers attributes Louis as a major influence on his career.
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Louis Johson has record and performed with the following artists (list in alphabetical order):
