Lonnie Johnson

American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter (1899–1970)
Person human Q1351751
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Lonnie Johnson

Summary

Lonnie Johnson is a human[1]. Born in New Orleans[2], he… he was born on February 8, 1899[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on June 16, 1970[5]. He worked as a banjoist[6], guitarist[7], jazz musician[8], jazz guitarist[9], and singer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (299 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Lonnie Johnson was born in New Orleans[2].
  • Lonnie Johnson passed away in Toronto[4].
  • Lonnie Johnson was born on February 8, 1899[3].
  • Lonnie Johnson was born on February 8, 1894[12].
  • Lonnie Johnson died on June 16, 1970[5].
  • Lonnie Johnson held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Lonnie Johnson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Lonnie Johnson's professions included banjoist[6].
  • Lonnie Johnson worked as a guitarist[7].
  • Lonnie Johnson worked as a jazz musician[8].
  • Lonnie Johnson worked as a jazz guitarist[9].
  • Lonnie Johnson's professions included singer[10].
  • Lonnie Johnson worked as a violinist[15].
  • Lonnie Johnson is recorded as male[16].
  • Lonnie Johnson's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Lonnie Johnson's genre is jazz[18].
  • Lonnie Johnson's genre is blues[19].
  • Lonnie Johnson's record label is recorded as OKeh Records[20].
  • Lonnie Johnson's discography is recorded as Lonnie Johnson discography[21].
  • Lonnie Johnson's Commons category is recorded as Lonnie Johnson (musician)[22].
  • Lonnie Johnson's family name is recorded as Johnson[23].
  • Lonnie Johnson's given name is recorded as Q19831806[24].
  • Lonnie Johnson's instrument is recorded as banjo[25].
  • Lonnie Johnson's instrument is recorded as violin[26].
  • Lonnie Johnson's instrument is recorded as guitar[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lonnie Johnson's place of birth was New Orleans[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 8, 1899[3] and February 8, 1894[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banjoist[6], guitarist[7], jazz musician[8], jazz guitarist[9], singer[10], and violinist[15].

Death and Burial

Lonnie Johnson died on June 16, 1970[5]. He died in Toronto[4].

Why It Matters

Lonnie Johnson ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (299 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Lonnie Johnson born?

Born in New Orleans[2], Lonnie Johnson…

Where did Lonnie Johnson die?

Lonnie Johnson passed away in Toronto[4].

What did Lonnie Johnson do for work?

Lonnie Johnson worked as banjoist[6], guitarist[7], jazz musician[8], jazz guitarist[9], and singer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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