Luther "Houserocker" Johnson
musical artist
Luther "Houserocker" Johnson (July 15, 1939 – July 5, 2019) was an American electric blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. He recorded two studio albums in his lifetime and was a regular live performer over seven decades.
Biography
Luther Johnson was born in Hogansville, Georgia, United States. His father played guitar around his home and also performed on the streets for tips. However, the teenage Johnson learned to play the instrument largely by trying to copy the guitar work he heard at home, from listening to gramophone records. He was 16 years old when his mother saw his fledgling interest and bought Luther a little hollow-box guitar. He was drawn towards the work of Jimmy Reed, who remained his favorite throughout Johnson's life, and also Lightnin' Slim. In the late 1950s, Johnson started performing in Atlanta, with a trio named The Famous Rockers, playing a mixture of R&B, rock and roll and soul music to mirror the chart hits of the day. He moved on to performing in various pickup groups, which led him to have the opportunity to back several touring acts including Johnny Winter. In the 1970s, Johnson joined his first dedicated blues unit, Doctor Dixon & the Operators.
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