Willie Johnson was an American guitarist born on March 4, 1923 in Mississippi. He was known for his electric blues style and was a member of Howlin' Wolf's band from 1948 to 1953. Johnson is credited with being the originator of the power chord, a style of playing that has become a staple of rock and roll music.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $25 million (2024)
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About
American Guitarist who specialized in electric blues and played in Howlin' Wolf's band from 1948 to 1953. Some consider him to be the originator of the power chord.
Before Fame
He had his first band experience with Howlin' Wolf's band and provided his signature jazzy and raucous guitar sound to the Memphis recordings from 1951 to 1953.
Trivia
He collaborated with Sammy Lewis on the song I Feel So worried in 1955 for Sun Records.
Family Life
He grew up with family in Senatobia, Mississippi.
Associated With
He worked for a number of years as part of Howlin Wolf's backing band.