Bass Players to Know: Louis Johnson
The above link is an pretty nice article written about Mr Johnson last year.
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The above link is an pretty nice article written about Mr Johnson last year.
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R.I.P Louis Johnson
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I first heard him on Billy Preston's albums in the early '70's. He was part of Preston's band known as the "God Squad", along with his brother George. They played on "Will It Go Round In Circles". There's a clip from a '73 concert on Youtube from a show called "Soul". Louis played a P bass. What a shame he's gone.
That is enough to make a lifelong fatso like me back away from the table.
I tried my best to do this solo justice, but failed!
No one can do it like Louis, God Bless him!
No one can do it like Louis, God Bless him!
Thank you so much!That's pretty close kid.You have a great ear.
Haha man, out of all the bassist's i've tried to learn his technique is possibly the hardest!
Lord he was the man, wish I could've met him!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
I enjoy reading what you and everyone else has to say!
Find it funny. All posts links to a link that says "Bass Player Louis Johnson dies at 60". And yet people still asking how old he was. Which means he didn't die driving 60 mph on his bike on the road. It doesn't mean his weight in pounds either. Or what do you think the number 60 means in that headline?
BTW I think he's up there with MJ now, sorting the writing credit deal out on "Billy Jean" song. Maybe he finally gets paid for it...
BTW I think he's up there with MJ now, sorting the writing credit deal out on "Billy Jean" song. Maybe he finally gets paid for it...
Louis Johnson was a NATURAL-BORN BASS PLAYER (among very few), and Mr Johnson was born at the right time.
Thanks for your MUSIC and R.I.P.
Thanks for your MUSIC and R.I.P.
Just between you and me, it certainly sounds like a Sabre, and I thought as much until I did some research.
Here's what I found: The 'Blam' album was released in August 1978, and the Sabre wasn't introduced until December 1978.
If indeed Louis was playing a Sabre on the album, it had to have been a prototype. That of course is entirely possible given he was probably the obvious choice to 'road test' the instrument prior to its general release later that year.
Others may like to put their $0.02 worth in? I'd certainly like to know.
Some more goodness from Louis. I believe this is the Sabre
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Two of my favorite Louis Johnson tracks that go quite unnoticed by the general Bass-playing audience.
Ain't nothing missin' - Jeffrey Osborne.
the Controllers - My secret Fantasy
Ain't nothing missin' - Jeffrey Osborne.
the Controllers - My secret Fantasy
Just between you and me, it certainly sounds like a Sabre, and I thought as much until I did some research.
Here's what I found: The 'Blam' album was released in August 1978, and the Sabre wasn't introduced until December 1978.
If indeed Louis was playing a Sabre on the album, it had to have been a prototype. That of course is entirely possible given he was probably the obvious choice to 'road test' the instrument prior to its general release later that year.
Others may like to put their $0.02 worth in? I'd certainly like to know.
Some more goodness from Louis. I believe this is the Sabre
If anyone had a prototype, it was Louis Johnson. He was the highest profile Music Man player in the world.
Louis Johnson on bass introduced by his brother George.
Brothers Johnson Live, 1979.
R.I.P. Louis.
Louis Johnson 1980
A Very Rare Bass solo from Louis Johnson.
Apr 25, 1980 At Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ USA
Praise the lord!
Louis Johnson jams and performs Billie Jean (Michael Jackson) [live]
Irreplaceable Louis.
We don't have that kind of NATURAL-Born bass players. Just check how HAPPY Louis was while playing the bass.
Funk-O-Nots having fun with LOUIS JOHNSON
PURE ENERGY.
Louis Johnson Live 1981 (WOW!!!)
Louis Johnson Incredible Slap bass performance!!! [Live in L.A. August 22, 1981]
(UNSURPASSED!!!)
Louis Johnson Stomp in de Kwakel 2009
LOUIS JOHNSON Bass Player Interview
Legendary bassist Louis Johnson plays Ain't We Funkin' Now from The Brothers Johnson at The Stage in Milwaukee with Joe Jordan, Reggie Bordeaux, Marcell Guyton.
Louis Johnson and Bill Dickens trade bass lines with Reggie Bordeaux on drums, Johnny Mills on guitar, and Joe Jordan on vocals. Filmed by Nick Rondinelli at The Stage in Milwaukee.
Louis Johnson Bill Dickens Reggie Bordeaux Bass Night at The Stage archives of Nick Rondinelli - YouTube
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Mid 70's. I wasn't even 15 yet and didnt know the difference between a bass and a regular guitar.
Strawberry Letter 23 and Get the Funk Out of My face came out.
I didnt know what the bass was yet but i knew I loved the sound.
R.I.P. Louis
Strawberry Letter 23 and Get the Funk Out of My face came out.
I didnt know what the bass was yet but i knew I loved the sound.
R.I.P. Louis
