Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) was an American blues and jazz singer, guitarist, violinist and songwriter. He was a pioneer of jazz guitar and jazz violin and is recognized as the first to play an electrically amplified violin.
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8 February 1899 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Died |
16 June 1970 (aged 71) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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