Willie Johnson (guitarist)

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For other persons named Willie Johnson, see Willie Johnson (disambiguation).

Willie Johnson (19131980) was a guitarist born in Senatobia, Mississippi, USA. He should not be confused with Blind Willie Johnson. Johnson was the guitarist in the first band led by Howlin' Wolf. When Wolf moved to Chicago, he could not convince Johnson to go with him. Johnson stayed on in Memphis. Willie Johnson died in Los Angeles.

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Another musician is also known as Willie Johnson (singer). He was a singer and a member of the Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet until 1948, when he joined the Jubilaires.

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