Joseph "Smokey" Johnson Jr. (November 14, 1936 – October 6, 2015) was an American drummer. He was one of the musicians, session players, and songwriters who served as the backbone for New Orleans' output of jazz, funk, blues, soul, and R&B music.
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14 November 1936 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
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Died |
6 October 2015 (aged 78) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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