Ralph Johnson (musician)

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Ralph Johnson
Johnson, left, performing with Earth Wind and Fire in 2007
Background information
Born	(1951-07-04) July 4, 1951 Los Angeles, California United States
Genres	R&B, funk, soul, jazz
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Vocals, drums, percussions, keyboards, drum machine
Years active	1968–present
Associated acts	Earth, Wind & Fire
Website	Ralph Johnson on Myspace

Ralph Johnson (born July 4, 1951 in Los Angeles, California) is an American musician. Johnson serves as the percussionist and vocalist for the R&B band, Earth, Wind & Fire, which he joined in 1971.^[1]

Johnson has practiced martial arts for over 20 years and holds first degree black belts in both American Tang Soo Do style karate and Kung Fu San Soo.^[2]

References

↑ Ralph Johnson on Myspace. URL accessed on January 25, 2010.
↑ Zacharatos Karate & Kickboxing & Soccer > About Us. URL accessed on January 25, 2010.

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Earth, Wind & Fire's official website

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Studio albums	Earth, Wind & Fire The Need of Love Last Days and Time Head to the Sky Open Our Eyes That's the Way of the World Spirit All 'n All I Am Faces Raise! Powerlight Electric Universe Touch the World Heritage Millennium In the Name of Love The Promise Illumination Now, Then & Forever

Compilations and live albums	Another Time Gratitude The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1 The Collection The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 2 The Eternal Dance Elements of Love: Ballads Greatest Hits Live Greatest Hits The Ultimate Collection The Essential Earth, Wind & Fire That's the Way of the World: Alive in 75 Live in Rio Love Songs

Singles	"Evil" "Keep Your Head to the Sky" "Mighty Mighty" "Devotion" "Shining Star" "That's the Way of the World" "Reasons" "Sing a Song" "Can't Hide Love" "Getaway" "Saturday Nite" "Serpentine Fire" "Fantasy" "Got to Get You into My Life" "September" "Boogie Wonderland" "After the Love Has Gone" "Let Me Talk" "And Love Goes On" "Let's Groove" "Wanna Be with You" "I've Had Enough" "Fall in Love with Me" "System of Survival" "Thinking of You" "Sunday Morning" "All in the Way" "Pure Gold"

Other albums	Sun Goddess Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

Related articles	Ramsey Lewis The Pharaohs Charles Stepney The Phenix Horns The Emotions Devoted Spirits: A Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire Interpretations: Celebrating the Music of Earth, Wind & Fire

Lists	Discography Awards and nominations Tribute albums Current and former members

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Name	Johnson, Ralph
Alternative names
Short description	American musician
Date of birth	July 4, 1951
Place of birth	Los Angeles, California United States
Date of death
Place of death

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