George w johnson biography
George W. Johnson (singer)
American singer
For other people named George Johnson, see George Johnson (disambiguation).
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A photo of Johnson from The Phonoscope, July 1898 | |
| Birth name | George Washington Johnson |
| Born | October 29, 1846 Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 23, 1914(1914-01-23) (aged 67) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Vaudeville |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, valet |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, whistling |
| Years active | 1890–1910 |
| Labels | Berliner Gramophone, Edison, Columbia, Victor Talking Machine Company |
Musical artist
George Washington Johnson (c.
October 1846 – January 23, 1914) was an American singer and pioneer sound recording artist.
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Johnson was the first African American recording star of the phonograph.[1][2] His most popular songs were "The Whistling Coon" and "The Laughing Song".
Early life
Johnson was born in Virginia, either in Fluvanna County or near Wheatland in Loudoun County. His father George William Johnson (writer) - Wikipedia FIBE