Syl Johnson (b. July 1, 1936) is an American blues and soul singer and music producer. Born Sylvester Thompson in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Johnson sang and played with blues artists Magic Sam, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and Howlin' Wolf in the 1950s, before recording with Jimmy Reed for Vee-Jay in 1959. He made his solo debut that same year with Federal, a subsidiary of King Records of Cincinnati, backed by Freddie King on guitar.
Event Details
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Headline Artist: Syl Johnson
Venue: HiFi Bar and Ballroom
125 Swanston Street
3000
Melbourne
AU
Artists Performing at this Event
Syl Johnson (b. July 1, 1936) is an American blues and soul singer and music producer.
There are two Australian bands with this name. The first is Australia’s premier Deep Funk outfit. Masters of super-heavy, raw and upfront drum-break driven grooves.