Earl Johnson (fiddler)

Earl Johnson (fiddler)

Earl Johnson (born August 24, 1886 Gwinnett County, Georgia - died May 31, 1965) was an old time fiddler who was very much influenced by the music of Gid Tanner and his Skillet Lickers.

Biography

Robert Earl Johnson learned to play the fiddle from an early age. When he was young, he used to practise together with his siblings, Albert and Ester. In 1923, he joined Fiddlin' John Carson's "Virginia Reelers" and within two years, he made his first recordings on Paramount Records. As the leader of "the Dixie Entertainers", he recorded with guitarist Byrd Moore and banjoist Emmett Bankston. When Byrd Moore left, Johnson added guitarist Lee "Red" Henderson and formed "the Clodhoppers". The new band became successful recording for Okeh Records in 1927. He continued to make recordings with the two bands simultaneously. Johnson made his last recordings in 1931.

Original Discography

Earl Johnson's Dixie Entertainers

Earl Johnson's Clodhoppers

References

* [http://settlet.fateback.com The Online Discographical Project] Retrieved on April 24, 2008.
* [http://www.1001tunes.com/fiddlers/earljohnson.html 1001tunes.com]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:wjfuxq95ldte Allmusic.com]
* [http://www.answers.com/topic/robert-johnson-actor?cat=entertainment Answers.com]
* [http://www.emusic.com/artist/Earl-johnson-MP3-Download/11590762.html eMusic.com]
* [http://www.gracenote.com/search/artist.php?contributor_id=253193 Gracenote.com]


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