R.I.P. Johnnie Johnson
Rock and roll lost a legend, Wednesday, April 14, 2005. Piano great Johnnie Johnson passed away at the age of eighty.
It upset me to hear this on the news last night. I was blessed enough to see, hear, and meet Johnnie at a Chuck Berry show little over a year ago. The first time I heard Johnnie play live, I knew instantly that I was watching a rare talent. His playing was amazing--It was almost orgasmic. I was almost slobbering on myself, he was so good. The man played with such passion.
Johnnie and Chuck met for the first time in 1952, when Johnnie hired Chuck to play at one of his shows. Some time later, Chuck hired Johnnie to play piano for him. Johnnie Johnson was the muse for the song "Johnny B Goode." Since then, Mr. Johnson played piano on a number of recordings, and like Chuck, had a huge influence on rock and roll.
Here's to you, Johnnie! Thank you for all of your contributions.
It upset me to hear this on the news last night. I was blessed enough to see, hear, and meet Johnnie at a Chuck Berry show little over a year ago. The first time I heard Johnnie play live, I knew instantly that I was watching a rare talent. His playing was amazing--It was almost orgasmic. I was almost slobbering on myself, he was so good. The man played with such passion.
Johnnie and Chuck met for the first time in 1952, when Johnnie hired Chuck to play at one of his shows. Some time later, Chuck hired Johnnie to play piano for him. Johnnie Johnson was the muse for the song "Johnny B Goode." Since then, Mr. Johnson played piano on a number of recordings, and like Chuck, had a huge influence on rock and roll.
Here's to you, Johnnie! Thank you for all of your contributions.
posted by Jeni @ 5:55 PM
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