1913 - 2000
Gus Johnson American Drummer
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Details
| First Name |
Gus
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| Last Name |
Johnson
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| Full Name at Birth |
Gus Johnson
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| Alternative Name |
Gus Johnson
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| Birthday |
15th November, 1913
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| Birthplace |
Tyler, Texas, USA
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| Died |
6th February, 2000
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| Place of Death |
Westminster, Colorado, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician
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| Occupation |
Drummer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Swing, Big band
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| Year(s) Active |
1922–1990
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| Instrument (text) |
Drums
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| Official Websites |
www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000944918, www.discogs.com/artist/277666
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Gus Johnson (November 15, 1913 – February 6, 2000) was an American swing drummer in various jazz bands, born in Tyler, Texas, United States. After learning to play drums from his next-door neighbor, Johnson occasionally played professionally at the age of ten in the Lincoln Theater, and performed in various local groups, most notable McDavid's Blue Rhythm Band. Upon graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Johnson moved to Kansas City, where he took up drumming full-time. He joined Jay McShann's Orchestra in 1938, with his music career being interrupted by his conscription into the military in 1943.
